Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella, before you reach the small town of San Pedro de Alcantara.

This is the place to be pampered yachtside and ogle those fabulous luxury yachts while sipping a drink at one of the many open air restaurants and bars. The setting is close to ideal, with its impressive mountain backdrop and ocean views.

Nightlife buzzes at Puerto Banus with your choice of alfresco bars, piano clubs and discos while during the day this is a window shopper´s dream with several of the world renowned fashions houses featured here, in addition to small, interesting shops and boutiques.

The marina is always well stocked with the most expensive of vessels from all over the world. It's a favourite stop for Royalty of all nationalities. It is quite easy on a pleasant evening to spend several hours wandering up and down the marina pontoons, then sit in one of the many bars, watching the world of high-life strolling past you. The biggest boats are at the south end of the port.

The beach is at the north of the town and is called Playa Levante. It is long and wide and very clean. There are all the usual facilities. The nightlife in Puerto Banus is also as well known as it's celebrity status. There are ample clubs and pubs and after midnight, especially in the summer months, the whole place rocks 'till daybreak' but expect to pay for it.

Every Saturday morning at Puerto Banus by the bullring is a very popular street market where you can pick up all sorts of bargains.

Our Comments on Puerto Banus
"For the average family like us who have kids, Puerto Banus is a lovely place to walk around and gaze at the amazing yachts and marina. A variety of restaurants are spread around the marina and the back roads offerring a good variety of choices and for all budgets. The nightlife comes alight after 10-11pm so those with families have plenty of opportunity to explore the delights of this resort."