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Puerto Banus is located just 6 km from Marbella city centre and is home to one of the most famous ports on  the Costa del Sol.
Yachts of the rich and famous from around the world make use of over 900 berths and 250 commercial sites that service this extraordinary place, regular guests include film stars, supermodels, formula one drivers, pop stars and even kings and crown princes.
Opened in 1970 it was mainly conceived to become a modern sports harbour for seafarers and tourist alike, with it’s newly improved facilities and services Puerto Banus now attracts over 4 million people every year.
As you walk along the waterfront you will be confronted by a myriad of expensive bars, restaurants and designer shops of every exclusive fashion label, but expect to pay celebrity prices as your mingle with the r ich and famous.
The beach to the north of the town and is called Playa Levante. It’s golden sands which receive cleaning and maintenance every night during the summer months are kept in immaculate condition.
The nightlife in Puerto Banus is also as well known as it's celebrity status. There are ample clubs and pubs and after midnight, especially in the summer months, the whole place rocks 'till daybreak' but expect to pay for it. Hotels of all grades are plentiful but you will find it cheaper to stay at a nearby resort and travel to see Puerto Banus.
The property market in both Puerto Banus and Marbella is one of the most buoyant of the whole of the Costa del Sol. Prices have soared over recent years and villas of huge proportions are springing up in the surrounding areas.
In the centre of Puerto Banus you will find a huge marble square, close to el Corte Ingles department store (one of a large chain in Spain). Here you can enjoy the sun and a drink in the outside bar, surrounded by fountains.
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