Marbella Information & Activties Puerto Banus Since its inception some 40 years ago, this port has steadily grown and now features a casino, a shopping centre, a Corte Ingles department store, a marine observatory and a multi cinema with films shown in their original soundtrack. Nightlife buzzes at Puerto Banus with your choice of alfresco bars, piano clubs and discos while during the day this is a shopper's dream. Boat trips are available on a regular basis from the central promenade. This is the place to be pampered yacht side and ogle those fabulous luxury yachts. The setting is close to ideal, with its impressive mountain backdrop and ocean views. Marbella What formerly was just a small Andalusian fishing-village turned into one of the most exciting holiday resorts along the Mediterranean coast,one of the favourite places of the rich and beautiful and all those who would like to be. This centre of the jet-set and show business, offers beautiful boulevards, parks and gardens, as well as those romantic narrow lanes in the best Moorish or Andalusian tradition that make Marbella's unmistakable personality. With its great beaches, great climate, and a unique offer in sports, gastronomy and entertainment ... a visit to Marbella is a guarantee for unforgettable exclusive holidays. Distances 40 minutes to Malaga and Gibraltar airports. The pleasant, white washed, Andalusian town of San Pedro is only a 3 minute drive and a pleasant walk in one direction while a similar distance in the other direction is Puerto Banus with its restaurants and night life. There are numerous places of historical interest nearby. Granada with its Alhambra Palace and gardens, is approximately 1.5 hours drive. The old City of Ronda is within 45 minutes drive. Gibraltar is within 1 hour drive. Activities Golf Andalucia is renowned for its top golf courses and the unique sunny and warm winter climate allows golf to be popular all year round. There are nearly 60 golf courses in Andalucia. By car you can reach Los Naranjos, Aloha, Las Brisas and La Quinta within 10 minutes. Torrequebrada, Mijas Golf and El Paraiso within 20 minutes, Sotogrande and Valderrama, (Ryder Cup - 1997, 1999 World Championships) within 40 minutes. There are approximately 20 other golf courses on the Costa del Sol within a 30 minute drive. Visit www.andalucia.com/golf There are many activities in the area including golf, tennis, cycling, swimming, snorkeling, diving, boating, sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, parasailing and jetskiing. There are a number of tennis clubs as well as many excellent health and gym centres in the Marbella area. Sailing The Costa del Sol is at the forefront of Europe for sailing with its excellent marinas and invaluable berthing capacities, these include Puerto Banus, Marbella, Estepona, Duguesa, etc. Skiing Europe's sunniest ski resort, the Sol y Nieve in the Sierra Nevada, host of the 1996 'world Ski Championships' can be reached in 2 hours.