If you regularly holiday on the Costa del Sol or you are looking for the perfect property for sale in Marbella, you will have most likely visited Puerto Banús, or at the very least, heard of it. Yet, you may not know it was Marbella’s metamorphosis from a small fishing village into a playground for aristocrats and celebrities in the 1950s, that was the catalyst for the creation of the Puerto Banús. Enigmatic builder, José Banús, created ‘the port’ in the 1970s to rival St. Tropez, as a glamorous hotspot for the rich and famous.
Today, it continues to be a must-do destination which is visited by over 5 million people each year. Unsurprisingly, the best real estate for sale in Puerto Banús gets snapped up like hot cakes, after all, who wouldn’t want to live in luxury villa with sea views, own and investment property in such a popular area or buy an apartment in Puerto Banús overlooking the marina.
The properties marina is designed to replicate the look and feel of an Andalusian white village, if you want to buy an apartment in Puerto Banús overlooking the marina, you will be in good company. These properties not only enjoy unbeatable sea and marina views, they are also at the heart of this lively and vibrant port.
Located on the western flank of the Costa del Sol, Puerto Banús falls within the municipality of Marbella. It is connected to Marbella’s town centre by the Costa del Sol’s most famous strip of coastline, Marbella’s Golden Mile, and directly below the smart residential area of Nueva Andalucía, which was built to accommodate the wealthy visitors who want to own a luxury property in Marbella.
Puerto Banús is blessed with beautiful golden sandy beaches, perfect for sunbathing, water sports, sailing or just relaxing and taking in the view. There is a plethora of marina side restaurants, bars including the quirky Astral Cocktail Bar and beach clubs such as Ocean Club Marbella, ideal for a long cold drink or relaxing lunch. However, when the sun goes down, Puerto Banús really comes to life, offering the opportunity to check the area’s night clubs, like Tibu and Pangea. If you take a 10-minute walk north towards Nueva Andalucía, you find the old bullring, there are also several restaurants which are popular with international residents and visitors alike, including La Sala, The Oakhouse and Breathe.
Golfers are well catered for in Puerto Banús, which is located at the heart of the coastline affectionately dubbed ‘Costa del Golf’ and adjacent to the area referred to as ‘Golf Valley’, due to the cluster of exceptional golf courses within the area, including Las Brisas Golf, Aloha Golf Club and Los Naranjos to name a few.
Those who appreciate the finer things in life, can browse the designer boutiques, including iconic brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Dior and Versace. There is also a branch of Spain’s most prestigious department store, El Corte Ingles, offering everything from electronics to household items, luxury goods and gifts, there is also a Gourmet Club which stocks high-end provisions. Close to the bullring, you will find the Centro Plaza shopping centre, which is home to one of the branches of Swedish supermarket Spisa. Every Saturday, the main road is closed for a busy market, selling a wide range of products, including spices, flowers, pottery, clothes, furniture and much more.
Whether you are looking for an investment property, a holiday home or plan to relocate to the Costa del Sol permanently, if you would like assistance sourcing the best property for sale in Puerto Banús, contact Marbella Beachfront.
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