Opened in 1970, Puerto Banús is an iconic spot that has turned Marbella into one of Andalusia’s leading tourist destinations. The place to be for visitors, celebrities and tycoons for decades, this marina created by real estate entrepreneur José Banús, is a symbol of elegance and exclusivity on the Costa del Sol.

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Puerto Banús is an icon of elegance that was inaugurated in 1970 on the Costa del Sol. Conceived by real estate entrepreneur José Banús, it secured Marbella's position as a key tourist destination that, over the decades, has attracted visitors and celebrities alike, becoming a symbol of exclusivity.

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Marbella through Puerto Banús

Memories of Pedro Romero, the perfect setting, world-renowned, craftsmanship, unique winery. The most precious nectar coveted by outstanding chefs, centuries-old limited production. A secret of warehousing origin, now transformed into the most exclusive luxury. 

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Tradition sustained between families, Roman legacy, the art and experience of age-old fishing, sophisticated palates and a journey to fusion cuisine. The most generous coast.

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Bandits and trebuchets, winding roads, infinite beauty on the summits, where Washington Irving conceived the ideal resting place from everyday life. Honeysuckles, rosemary, thyme, and guitars accompany the slow and simple life of its people. Root, tradition, time. Grandparents, white sheets in the wind, the squeal of the eagles, the silence, Tragabuches.

Marbella through Puerto Banús

Hotel Don Pepe Gran Meliá, Marbella, Spain

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