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Puerto Banús Guide

What to do, where to eat and how to do the marina in style

By Live Love Marbella · Updated 18 October 2026

Puerto Banús is the part of Marbella most people picture first: superyachts on the quay, designer boutiques and terraces that stay busy long after midnight.

This is our Puerto Banús guide: the story of the marina, the rooftops and beach clubs we book most, where to eat, where the night goes and how to see the port from the water. When you are ready to book, browse our Marbella restaurants and Marbella nightlife collections.

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In this guide

  1. Puerto Banús in brief
  2. How it began
  3. The marina
  4. Rooftops and terraces
  5. Beach clubs and the beach
  6. Where to eat
  7. Nightlife
  8. Shopping
  9. Yacht charters
  10. Where to stay
  11. Tips for doing the port in style
  12. FAQ

At a glance

Puerto Banús in brief

Where
Nueva Andalucía, at the western end of Marbella municipality, west of the town centre
Opened
1970
The marina
915 berths for boats of 8 to 50 metres
Best for
Rooftop sundowners, beach clubs, late dinners and nightlife
Getting there
Taxi or private driver; parking fills up fast in summer

The story

How Puerto Banús began

The marina was the idea of developer José Banús, who built it with architect Noldi Schreck as part of the wider Nueva Andalucía project. It has been in service since 1970.

The opening party that year is still part of local legend: more than 1,500 guests, among them Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco and a young Julio Iglesias.

The idea was a Mediterranean village with Andalusian character, which is why the white, low-rise buildings around the water still feel more village than resort.

On the water

The marina in numbers

Most visitors only walk the quay, but the harbour itself is a serious working marina. The largest yachts moor on the Benabolá quay, where 11 of the 28 berths take 50-metre boats, and that is where the evening stroll happens.

Berths
915, for boats of 8 to 50 metres
Water area
About 15 hectares of sheltered water across eight pontoons
Draught
Up to 6 metres
Visitors
More than 700,000 a year, according to the Junta de Andalucía

Drinks with a view

Rooftops and terraces

Banús is at its best at sunset, from above. These are the rooftops we send guests to for the first drink of the evening.

Rooftop and club

Tibu

A rooftop terrace in the heart of the port, on Plaza Antonio Banderas. Sundowners first, then one of Banús’s best-known club nights.

Book Tibu

Rooftop club

Pangea

A rooftop overlooking the marina, known for glamorous late nights and table service.

Book Pangea

Hotel rooftop

Benabola Sky Lounge

On the roof of Hotel Benabola, a calmer spot for cocktails with views over the port and the sea.

Book Benabola Sky Lounge

Rooftop bar

Air Rooftop at BREATHE

Above the BREATHE complex on the edge of the port, with daytime lounging and sunset cocktails.

See BREATHE

By day

Beach clubs and the beach

The port has its own beach, Puerto Banús Levante, just east of the marina, and some of Marbella’s best-known beach clubs are a short walk away. For the full line-up, see our top 10 beach clubs in Marbella.

Beach club

Ocean Club

The big-name day club next to the port: a large pool, champagne parties and a lively crowd.

Book Ocean Club

Beach club

La Sala by the Sea

A relaxed beach club with a restaurant on the sand, popular for long lunches.

Book La Sala by the Sea

Pool club

NAÔ Pool Club

A stylish pool club near Puerto Banús, good for a slower day with lunch by the water.

Book NAÔ

Where to eat

Restaurants in and around the port

The frontline restaurants on the quay are all about the view and the people-watching. A street or two back, and in Nueva Andalucía, you find some of the area’s best cooking.

On the quay

For a table facing the yachts, look at Leone, Jacks, Chow, Picasso and Mumtaz. They are busiest from 21:00, so book ahead in summer.

A few streets back

Ground, beneath the BREATHE complex, is a favourite for brunch. Paisana is in Nueva Andalucía, and Al Tanour serves Lebanese food close to the port.

Inside the clubs

Amaï, inside Ocean Club, turns a beach-club day into a proper lunch.

All 13 places to eat and drink in this guide
All Puerto Banús restaurants

After dark

Nightlife in Puerto Banús

Banús nights start late. Dinner at 21:30 or 22:00, a drink on a terrace, and the clubs fill up after midnight.

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Club

Mirage

One of the port’s glamorous late-night clubs, with table service and a dress-up crowd.

Book Mirage

Cocktail bar

DG Martini at Club de Mar

Dolce&Gabbana’s Martini bar at Club de Mar, for a polished pre-dinner drink by the water.

Book DG Martini

Shopping

Shopping in Puerto Banús

The quay and the streets right behind it are lined with international fashion and jewellery boutiques. Window-shopping here is half the fun.

For everything else, the El Corte Inglés department store sits at the entrance to the port, on Calle Ramón Areces.

From the water

See Banús from a yacht

The best view of the port is from the sea. A few hours on a motor yacht or catamaran, a swim stop along the coast and back to the quay for sunset is a classic Banús day.

Charters run from a few hours to full days, with skipper and crew. Prices depend on the boat, season and duration and are on request; our yacht charter guide explains what is included.

See yachts for charter

Where to stay

Staying in and near Puerto Banús

Stay in the port itself and everything is on foot. Nueva Andalucía, behind the port and up towards the golf valley, gives you more space and calmer nights, with Banús a short drive away. Our guide to Marbella’s most exclusive neighbourhoods compares the areas.

Browse villas and apartments

Insider tips

Tips for doing the port in style

  • Arrive for sunset. The light is best and the terraces fill up from about 19:00 in summer.
  • Book dinner and tables. Frontline restaurants and clubs sell out at weekends from June to September.
  • Dress up in the evening. Smart-casual works for dinner; clubs expect more. Beachwear stays at the beach.
  • Skip the car. Parking is hard in high season, so use a taxi or book a driver.
  • Come back in the morning. The quay is quiet before 11:00, the best time for photos of the yachts.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Puerto Banús?

Puerto Banús is in Nueva Andalucía, at the western end of Marbella municipality, west of the town centre and old town.

When was Puerto Banús built?

The marina was developed by José Banús with architect Noldi Schreck and has been in service since 1970. The opening party welcomed more than 1,500 guests, including Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco.

How many boats fit in Puerto Banús?

The marina has 915 berths for boats from 8 to 50 metres, across about 15 hectares of sheltered water.

Is there a beach in Puerto Banús?

Yes. Puerto Banús Levante beach is right next to the marina, and beach clubs such as Ocean Club and La Sala by the Sea are a short walk away.

What is Puerto Banús like at night?

Dinner starts around 21:30, then terraces and rooftops such as Tibu and Pangea, with clubs busiest after midnight. Book tables in summer.

Can I rent a yacht in Puerto Banús?

Yes. Motor yachts and catamarans can be chartered with skipper and crew for a few hours or a full day. Prices are on request.

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