Puerto Banus Marbella

Puerto Banus Weather

Puerto Banús boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year, with a year round average temperature of 19 degrees. While the summer months may get a little hectic, May and September are probably two of the best months to visit this resort.

Puerto Banús What To Do

Puerto Banus Restaurants

There are a plenty of restaurants in the port to chose from that include nearly every type of cuisine imaginable. Some of the most popular include Pravda with international cuisine, newly opened romantic Gran Gatsby with the best view over the port..

If you prefer to eat somewhere in the nature then at the top of Nueva Andalucía there is the El Lago de Tortugas (Turtle Lake), that offers a scenic destination for a picnic under its shady eucalyptus trees.

Puerto Banus Beaches

Beaches are located on either side of the port, but be careful, because some have more stones than others. Also the beaches there have little shade, so be prepared and use sun protection. The sun beds along the beach are from anywhere between €5 and €120, depending on the exclusivity of the beach club or chiringuito. One can expect things to be somewhat expensive as this area was designed for the world’s most wealthy visitors. Chiringuitos. While enjoying the sun at the beach, you’re likely to spot a luxurious yacht. In Puerto Banús your fantasies can become a reality as yacht rental services are easily arranged. 

Puerto Banus Shopping

Puerto Banús is one of the most exclusive places to go shopping in the world. If you´ve got your credit card at the ready, the marina has hundreds of the most exclusive designer shops, including brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dior, Versace, Chloe, Hugo Boss, Carolina Herrera, Burberry and many many more. But besides the designer clothes, you can find also high street brands in Puerto Banús in the shopping centre called Marina Banús. There is also the largest department store in Spain called El Corte Inglés. During the summer the main square, Plaza de Antonio Banderas, hosts an amazing Market where you can find all sorts of goods.

Also every Saturday the Puerto Banus Street Market (9am-3pm) takes place by the bullring. To be more exact it runs from Avda. De Jose Banus (by Playas del Duque) all the way up to the shopping centre Centro Plaza. It is a very popular street market where you can find every type of goods for sale, such as shoes, bags, crafts, flowers, fruit, paintings, clothes, antiques etc and there are good bargains to be made.

Puerto Banus Golf and Other Sports

If you prefer to stroll on the beach rather than around the shops, there are lovely long promenades (Paseo Maritimo) on either side of the port. These promenades are a great place to cycle or jog. You can also use the municipal exercise machines located right on the Paseo Maritimo.

If you prefer water sports, Puerto Banús beaches have them all! They are professionally staffed but can be pricey. Also numerous golf courses are scattered within a 10 kilometre radius of Puerto Banus. Needless to say, the golf courses are some of the best in Europe and go towards making Puerto Banus one of the world's top golfing holiday destinations from.

Puerto Banus Sights

Snap a photo of Salvador Dalí’s famous green rhinoceros. The sculpture was unveiled in Puerto Banús in 2004. The El Marbellero statue is also a landmark. It stands an amazing 30 meters high and was a gift from Russian expats in the area to former Marbella mayor, Jesus Gil. It is said to be a representation of Marbella’s local residents.

Puerto Banus Marina

The focal point of Puerto Banús is the marina, which provides docking facilities with berths for 915 boats between 6 to 50 meters long which are available to rent or buy. The water depth ranges from 3 to 6 meters within the marina and is 7.5 meters deep at the port’s entrance. Said to be one of the most luxurious marinas in the world, it berths yachts belonging to the world’s wealthiest individuals – including the King of Saudi Arabia!

Many of the yachts moored can enjoy spectacular views of the ocean as well as La Concha Mountain, one of the Costa del Sol’s landmarks. If you’re interested in docking in Puerto Banús click HERE!

Puerto Banus Hotels 

There are many hotels available for visitors wishing to stay in the area, such as the Hotel Meliá Marbella Dinamar, the Hotel PYR Marbella, the Plaza Suites or the Gran Hotel Gvadalpin Banús, which offer all the services necessary for an amazing holiday on the sunny coast. Also the apartment blocks rise all around Banús, including on the first line of the port! For the elite that can afford them, these luxurious apartments are available to buy or rent. You can find best offers at Kristina Szekely or Casa Marbella realty.

Puerto Banus to Marbella 

Puerto Banús is located next to Marbella and some 60 kms west of Málaga airport. From the airport to the port you can take a reliable bus around 5 euros and a taxi from Malaga Airport to the marina is approximately 65-75 euros. Inside the port it is unlikely you will need transport because everything is within walking distance and to venture outside of the area, buses and taxis are available.

Puerto Banus bus

Bus services run from Puerto Banús to adjacent towns on the local Portillo bus routes. Bus services can also take you as far as Gibraltar or Málaga airport. The most frequented bus stops are located by El Corte Inglés and in front of the port on the A7. The L-1 bus takes you to and from the popular shopping centre La Cañada. You can pick it up outside Puerto Banús’ McDonald’s or El Corte Inglés. Buses come every half hour. Buses also run to Aloha, pass Centro Plaza and to La Campana in Nueva Andalucía.

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Puerto Banus taxi

There are four main taxi ranks in Puerto Banús, but during the busy summer months taxis can be found almost anywhere. The four main points are opposite the archway, as you enter the port, another is located outside Glam nightclub, more taxis can be found parked beside Dreamers nightclub (across the A7), and outside El Corte Inglés. Across in Nueva Andalucía, there are taxi ranks in front of the Andalucía Plaza and Meliá La Quinta Hotels, as well as at Centro Plaza and other key points. It is a good idea to confirm the price of the journey first to prevent drivers from taking advantage of trusting tourists. Also each taxi has a folder of the official fixed prices!

Taxi Sol Marbella 952 77 44 88, 952 82 35 35

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Map of Puerto Banus