Puerto Banus Travel Guide

  Luxury yachts and luxury cars.
by Regina1965
 
  • Luxury yachts and luxury cars.
      Luxury yachts and luxury cars.
    by Regina1965
  • Plaza Antonio Banderas.
      Plaza Antonio Banderas.
    by Regina1965
  • D&G
      D&G
    by Regina1965
  • The Saturday market
      The Saturday market
    by daarth
  •   Puerto Banus
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Pro

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  sunshine, hot guys, beach, proximity to andulusia's gems 


Con

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  not the place to come in your ghetto style! 


In a nutshell

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  Great beautiful fanatastic ,go visit P B ,you won't regret it. 

 

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Plaza Antonio Banderas.

Plaza Antonio Banderas., Puerto Banus

 Regina1965 Says:  While walking to the marina in Puerto Banús we visited El Corte Inglés and behind that department store is Plaza Antonio Banderas. It is a big square named after the famous actor, Antonio Banderas, who was born in Malaga. On this particular day there was an outside market in... 

Get blown away by the luxury yachts.

Get blown away by the luxury yachts., Puerto Banus

 Regina1965 Says:  Now, this is something, here you can see the cream of the cream of luxury yachts. Some of them are as big as ships and almost all af them have security guards on board. It is worth taking a stroll by the marina to see both the luxury cars and the extravagant yachts. I must... 

Go spend money at the luxury stores.

Go spend money at the luxury stores., Puerto Banus

 Regina1965 Says:  The only stores at the Marina are designer stores so where ever you look you will see Fendi, D&G, Armani, Pravda, Valentino, Jimmy Choo etc. So bring your credit-card or just go window-shopping if you are a relatively "poor" VT-er like I - or just don´t want to spend your... 

Walk the Boulevard

Walk the Boulevard, Puerto Banus

 GibJoe Says:  Either by day or by night, walk the boulevard facing the sea, and see what Puerto Banus is. You will see luxurious yachts, I don’t think that you will see so many Bentley’s, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porches together, as you see in Puerto Banus. Take the walk to the jetty... 

Statue of La Victoria

Statue of La Victoria, Puerto Banus

 GibJoe Says:  The statue is known as La Victoria or Victory (also Levante Statue), it is 25 meters high and made of bronze and copper on a granite column. It was designed by Georgian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli of Tbilisi. The statue was inaugurated in 1996, a gift from the mayor of Moscow. 

The Beach

The Beach, Puerto Banus

 GibJoe Says:  The beach by Puerto Banus does get busy in the summer months, but to be honest I think that there are better beaches in the Costa del Sol. The beach is in itself clean. Also if you are looking for a beach with entertainment try Nikki Beach Club at the Playa Hotel Don Carlos,... 

Hotels  

Gran Guadalpin Banus

 2 Reviews and 325 Opinions  I was looking for something pretty special, but a short flight away, for Mum's 70th birthday treat... 

Restaurants  

Mumtaz: Mumtaz, Puerto Banus, Indian food

Mumtaz: Mumtaz, Puerto Banus, Indian food, Puerto Banus

 Carmela71 Says:  Well I love indian food, and this one is the closest.... in Spain to good one (not as good as the one i tried before in my indian´s friends house of course lol)siting there in the terrace close to the massive yatchs .... too posh for me lol but well sometimes is nice lolThe... 

Baalbak: Faulty Towers is alive and kicking in Puerto Banús

Baalbak: Faulty Towers is alive and kicking in Puerto Banús, Puerto Banus

 MikeKK Says:  It seems as if Manuel & Co have relocated, and opened a Lebanese restaurant in Marbella / Puerto Banús. The Paseo Benabola, just by the waterfront, has been crowned with one of the – in my opinion, and to the extent of my knowledge – worst restaurants in Spain. Baalbak is... 

Hard Rock Cafe: It rocks!!

Hard Rock Cafe: It rocks!!, Puerto Banus

 daarth Says:  Home of the legendary Hamburger a foot high!The Hard Rock Cafe is a restaurant like none other, and the place to go if you are a fan of good atmosphere together with real rock music.Don't forget to have a look at all the memoralia hanging on the walls from famous rock... 

Nightlife  

Glam: Nighclubs

Glam: Nighclubs, Puerto Banus

 GibJoe Says:  There are a few good nightclubs in Puerto Banus, some more expensive than others. This Glam nightclub is probably one of the cheapest but still more expensive than other parts of Spain. The other popular ones are Dreamers, Olivia Valverde, Scream among others. Smart casual,... 

Sinatra Bar: The Place to Meet in PB

Sinatra Bar: The Place to Meet in PB, Puerto Banus

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Before I left for Puerto Banus, EVERYONE was talking about Sinatra Bar and telling me how I simply MUST go there. It's said to be THE place to meet, THE place to see and be seen, THE place to people watch.I was therefore very taken aback when I saw the place. I had walked up... 

Transportation  

Car rental / hire

Car rental / hire, Puerto Banus

 daarth Says:  The local car rental, Autos Costasol, has fairly competitive prices, and has the advantage of being local. There are companies at the airport that might be cheaper, but this one is practical if you rent a car just part of the time you are here, or you just prefer a more... 

Malaga Airport - Disabled Travellers

Malaga Airport - Disabled Travellers, Puerto Banus

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Malaga airport is extremely busy, bustling day and night with travellers who flock to this incredibly popular holiday destination. It's the main gateway to all of the Costa del Sol, so just imagine the traffic!I travelled with my disabled Mother and, on arrival, we found the... 

Shopping  

Madonna: Glorious Shoes

Madonna: Glorious Shoes, Puerto Banus

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Madonna is a boutique at a quiet end of the glorious shopping strip in the port area of Puerto Banus (Sinatra Bar end).I loved it for its shoes, especially the Belen Donate brand that I adore and never see in Ireland.They were having a sale while I was there and I got about... 

El corte Ingles: Fancy shopping

El corte Ingles: Fancy shopping, Puerto Banus

 daarth Says:  El Corte Ingles is a chain of Department stores in many Spanish cities. In my view a store with prices above average, and perhaps most suited for those that don't need to check the price tag. The supermarket on the first floor has a big sortiment of foods and other things I... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

The Seedier Side....

The Seedier Side...., Puerto Banus

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Some might consider this just their cup of tea, but I found this area a very open place for the availability of "other services." As I lay lounging in my hot tub in my wonderful five star hotel, I noticed that seven men had taken the penthouse opposite mine and have a bevy... 

Tourist Traps  

Sun Glasses

Sun Glasses, Puerto Banus

 GibJoe Says:  You will be approached by persons who will try to sell you designer sun glasses. Although they might look the real thing, they are fakes. Most of them are of very poor quality and will not protect your eyes. If you decide that you are going to buy a pair of fake designer... 

What to Pack  

Pack Your Most Glamorous Things.

Pack Your Most Glamorous Things., Puerto Banus

 SabrinaSummerville Says:  Designer only! If you don't, everyone will look down on you and restaurants will only allow you admission if they're empty (and, even then, only after subtly glaring at you). I am quite serious about this (although I know it sounds a little odd). OK, the basic dress code in... 

Favorites  

The beach

The beach, Puerto Banus

 daarth Says:  The beach is great at Puerto Banus, in the way that it's a great place to take the kids. The bottom is sand all the way out, and the piers make it safe for the smallest. You have to come early if you want to park nearby, but an alternative is to park next to the Casino on... 

The Saturday market

The Saturday market, Puerto Banus

 daarth Says:  On Saturdays there is a market at the area above the Bullring in Nueva Andalucia. There is a slight difference with this market compared to the Thursday market at nearby San Pedro. There you can get friut and vegetables, while at the Saturday market here you will find more... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, I'm organising my best mate's hen weekend in Puerto Banus and having never been I've got no idea where to take everyone! I'd... 

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A: Most of the waterfront places are both pricey and great, so mostly it comes down to what type of food you want. Pizza, seafood, chinese, Spanish etc. Or you could try... 

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Puerto Banus

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  Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella, before you reach San Pedro de Alcantara. I love this view since I was a child and I came for first time to Marbella, the port, the sea and at the end... 

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Beautiful Harbour of Puerto Banus

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  Harbor of Puerto Banus a delightfull place with big boats and small boats and fishing boats very BIG boats and Yachts As you can see a little Car /truck parked in front of the harbor. Also there are... 

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A BEAUTIFUL SUNNY DAY IN PUERTO BANUS

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 Monday, May 8, 2006 Located between Marbella and San Pedro, Puerto Banus is the playground for the rich and famous. However, you don't have to be wealthy to enjoy Puerto Banus. Its Marina Puerto Jose... 

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A Deeply Shallow World;-)

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 People reacted with genuine astonishment when I told them this was to be my very first trip to Mainland Spain. After all - I'm a European and anyway don't half the Irish population own "a place" on...... 

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The Playground of the rich

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 Puerto Banus was inaugurated in 1970 having a capacity of 915 docking posts for berths ranging from 8 to 50m, and two beaches on either side over 150m long. Puerto Banus gets its name from the... 

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