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While Marbella is seen by many as Europe's get-away spot for the rich and famous, Puerto Banus is just as desirable a destination - not just for the famous but also for holidaymakers ranging from high-flying business men and women to families just looking for a relaxing time away, with plenty of sunshine.
Puerto Banus is a relatively recent travel destination however, as it has only opened it's doors to the general holidaymaker in the last 10 years or so; previous to that it was a very exclusive spot, known only to the locals and filmstars!
Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and being under the Municipality of Marbella shares many characteristics of the Costa del Sol's most well known resort.
Famous for it's picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre - the golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a traditional Spanish fishing village decades ago.
Puerto Banus or Puerto José Banús is the main port of Marbella's three boating marinas. It is situated 6 kilometers west of Marbella Town
and is simply known as Banus or The Port.
Puerto Banus is part of the municipality of Marbella and one of the most prestigious ports in Spain. It is visited by approximately 4.5 million people per year. The water depth of the Banus entrance is 7.5 meters and its width is 80 meters.
The marina's surface area is 15 hectares and berths' depth range from 3 to 6 meters and from 8 to 50 meters in length, and the anchorage is sandy. Marbella became famous in the 1960s and then Puerto Banus in the 1970s when the jet set and the rich and famous began to spend their quality time here. And because it's a really good place to keep big boats.
Today there are billions of Euros of yachts afloat in Banus, spread over 915 berths from Quay Zero on Muelle Benabola, Benabola Wharf or the Honour Wharf, where there is no boat under a million euros, to quay eight's speed and week-end craft, See and the dry dock boat and yachtworks.
As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than it's fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then there are plenty of these too. Notably the premier Spanish department store El Corte Ingles with it's five stories, and the Marina Banus Shopping Centre are two of the most popular locations that shoppers head for. Alternatively, a visit to the weekly market held in the bullring each Saturday morning is a great way to buy both local products and holiday souvenirs!
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