If you want to go shopping in the boutiques of top designers, be sure to head to Puerto Banús – attracting lovers of great fashion from all over the world. This one of Marbella’s most famous neighbourhoods tempts with a harbour with luxury yachts, excellent restaurants, cafes and clubs.
It’s not just celebrities who dress at Prada
Want to see the quintessential Marbella experience? When looking for a house to buy on the Costa del Sol, or renting a house for a holiday in Spain, you need to head to Puerto Banús. More than 5 million tourists a year visit this district strolling through the beautiful streets, perusing the luxury boutiques in the marina and the El Corte Ingles department store. In between shopping, the harbour offers many seaside cafés and restaurants, some of the best in Spain. Many people are attracted by the marina, equipped for around 950 yachts, where you can meet famous and rich people from all over the world – some of whom have yachts here, worth up to several million euros.
The world’s most famous fashion houses have their boutiques here: Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Dolce&Gabbana, Burberry, Hermes, Dior, Bvlgari, Carolina Herrera. The Muelle Ribera street, full of exclusive shops, is compared to Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia. Actors and celebrities can be found in the salons, choosing clothes and accessories from the latest collections. Many of them have decided to buy a house or a flat overlooking the sea in Spain.
El Corte Ingles Centre
At El Corte Ingles department store – one of the largest in Spain – you can shop at boutiques by Balenciaga, Balmain, Bugatti, Burberry, Dior, Dolce&Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Versace or Yves Saint Laurent, among others. El Corte Ingles is also home to the luxury hypermarket Hipercor y Gourmet.
A Chanel shop will soon open in the arcades of the Marbella Club Hotel – something that many admirers of the legendary brand are already looking forward to.
If you want to shop in a different climate, you can go to the markets where local producers and artists exhibit. One of these is open daily in the centre of Puerto Banús on Plaza Antonio Banderas.
Cocktail overlooking Africa
After shopping, take a walk to the part of the harbour where the largest yachts are moored, then sit and relax on the terrace with a beautiful view of the sea. On a clear day you can see Gibraltar and even the African coast. Sometimes in one of the venues you can see a show of real flamenco and feel the excitement of the dance to the full.
Benabola Sky Lounge
The Benabola Sky Lounge Puerto Banús, an exclusive club located on a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Puerto Banús, is very popular. Here you can enjoy the beautiful views with drinks and cocktails, and have delicious breakfasts in the morning.
The opening hours of the club depend on the season. To book a table you need to put down a deposit, the amount spent at the bar cannot be less than the deposit. For small groups that do not have a reservation, the staff tries to find a free table, but sometimes this is not possible. Guests of the club are provided with free parking for 2 hours.
Catamaran cruise
For those who want a sea experience, we recommend the luxury catamaran cruises organised by Fly Blue. Yachts of this company can be found all over the Costa del Sol – from Puerto Banús to Puerto Deportivo del Real Club El Candado. We can take the ferry between Banús and Marbella or go on a sea excursion.
Fly Blue is also known for organising nautical events with catering – a great idea for weddings, birthdays, hen and stag parties, corporate events. There is a choice of boats accommodating 12, 27, 130 and 180 people. Details can be found at www.fly-blue.com.
Marbella is a city created for people who value comfort, exclusivity, proximity to the sea, who want to sail, play golf and have fun. Life on the Iberian Peninsula flows at a different rhythm, allowing you to relax, take a distance, enjoy every sunny day. This is why so many people choose to invest in houses and flats in Spain.
Addresses:
- El Corte Ingles Puerto Banús, Calle Ramón Areces, 29660 Marbella
- Dior, Calle Ribera, Local B, 29660 Marbella
- Benabola Sky Lounge, Calle Benabola, bloque 3, Planta 7, Marbella
