Puerto Banús, Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol

Puerto Banús

Marina life at its most polished, with berths, boutiques and late tables.

Puerto Banús was built in 1970 as a marina and has been the most recognisable address on the coast ever since. The berths hold some of the largest private yachts in the Mediterranean, the waterfront is lined with international fashion houses, and the restaurants run late into the night through the summer.

It is small, walkable and best understood as a district of Marbella rather than a separate town. Charter operators and brokers work from the marina itself, which makes it the practical starting point for a day on the water. Parking is difficult in August; most residents arrive by driver.

Businesses listed here include charter and brokerage, restaurants, beach clubs and the services that support marina life.