Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and shares many of its characteristics. Famous for its picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for 1k. The golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a traditional Spanish fishing village, and the area around the harbour still resembles a charming Andalusian village with its white washed facades!

As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than its 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 its 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 souvenirs! In the summer the bullring is also host to concerts.

Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation. It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these are great areas for doing a bit of 'star spotting'!