Puerto Banús – Marina, Beach and History

Puerto Banús offers several ways to enjoy a stay: its marina and boat charter, events at the Marbella Arena, beach facilities and local history.

Marina and boat charter

The Puerto Banús marina has 915 berths; capacity may change. Yachts and sailing boats can be chartered from Puerto Banús with or without a skipper. Luxury yacht charters are available for two, four or eight hours. Sailing boats and catamarans can be rented in Puerto Banús for one or more days on the Costa del Sol. The options differ mainly by boat type and duration; choosing whether to have a skipper may also be relevant to your plans. Charter options, availability and time periods may change. Check the current details before booking to make sure your chosen option fits your planned schedule.

Events and getting your bearings

The Marbella Arena is an auditorium and multi-purpose events venue in Puerto Banús. It hosts events throughout the year, including concerts, theatre, monologues and sporting events; the programme may change. The mix of stage and sports events is another factor to consider when planning your trip. If a particular event is central to your stay, check its date and the current programme before finalising your travel plans.

For help finding your way around, the Puerto Banús Tourist Office offers a multilingual virtual assistant. It provides personalised tours in up to 95 languages. If you want to use digital guidance, the language selection may be helpful when planning; digital features may change.

Beach and seaside facilities

Assisted sea bathing using amphibious chairs is available at Puerto Banús–Levante Beach. The service is seasonal, and advance booking is required. Before your visit, check whether the seasonal service is available and what the current booking arrangements are, as operations and requirements may change.

Banús Beach has sun loungers right on the beach and offers views of Marbella and La Concha mountain. The beach club experience combines dining, music and a curated cocktail selection. Facilities and food and drink offerings may change.

Local character and history

Cívitas Puerto Banús has more than 100 luxury boutiques. The retail selection may change. If shopping is one of your travel interests, this scale is a useful point of reference alongside the destination’s maritime and cultural attractions.

Puerto Banús was inaugurated in 1970, with more than 1,500 guests in attendance. The original concept was for a Mediterranean village in the Andalusian style. The Torre del Duque is located next to the main entrance to Puerto Banús. The recently restored watchtower is part of the Nasrid defensive system dating from the 13th to 15th centuries. Thus, the inauguration and original design concept sit alongside a structure from an older defensive tradition.

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