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Puerto Banús

Puerto Banús A trip to Marbella wouldn’t be a trip to Marbella without visiting this legendary port. Dubbed the ‘Port of Abuse’ by many of its heavy-drinking insiders, Puerto Banús is named after its designer (and legendary playboy) Jose Banús, who can be credited for single-handedly putting Marbella on the map. Row after row of designer shops, hip restaurants and trendy bars, the port is where the town’s super-rich moor up their megayachts and pose for their adoring public on the decks. Aside from the boats, the one-way road is like a supercar showroom, too, with every high-end marque you can think of polished to perfection and parked up outside hip and happening places. Whether you visit the port to inflict some damage on your credit card, to dine on fresh seafood or to dance like its 1969, you’re sure to have yourself a very good time. Highly recommended is an Indonesian dinner and rum cocktails at the nearby Trader Vic’s, followed by drinks at the world-famous Sinatra’s bar, which is like a who’s who of the movie industry on a Friday and Saturday night. After that, you can move onto the nearby Suite nightclub, hidden underneath the very posh Puente Romano Hotel.

Nikki Beach

Elsewhere in the world a day at the beach is all about dressing-down and chilling out, but not in Marbella. During the hot summer weekends the cool crowd gather at Nikki Beach Marbella, a branch of the hippest beach resort chain around (with other locations in plush places such as Cabo, Coconut Grove, Hollywood, Marrakech, Miami, New York, Portimão, Puerto Vallarta, Reno, Sardinia, St. Baths, St. Tropez and Vilamoura). Furnished with white sunloungers, oversized parsols and wooden decking, and staffed with models seemingly ripped straight out of the pages of an Abercrombie & Fitch catalogue, Nikki Beach is definitely where the party’s at. All through the day and all through the night DJs spin funky tunes and expert mixologists concoct the best mojitos in town – not without charging for them, mind! – while fashion shows and product launches are hosted throughout the long, languid summer season. While you’re here, stay at the adjoining Don Carlos Hotel for a truly five-star Marbella experience and make use of its five-star spa.

Puerto Banús

A trip to Marbella wouldn’t be a trip to Marbella without visiting this legendary port. Dubbed the ‘Port of Abuse’ by many of its heavy-drinking insiders, Puerto Banús is named after its designer (and legendary playboy) Jose Banús, who can be credited for single-handedly putting Marbella on the map. Row after row of designer shops, hip restaurants and trendy bars, the port is where the town’s super-rich moor up their megayachts and pose for their adoring public on the decks. Aside from the boats, the one-way road is like a supercar showroom, too, with every high-end marque you can think of polished to perfection and parked up outside hip and happening places. Whether you visit the port to inflict some damage on your credit card, to dine on fresh seafood or to dance like its 1969, you’re sure to have yourself a very good time. Highly recommended is an Indonesian dinner and rum cocktails at the nearby Trader Vic’s, followed by drinks at the world-famous Sinatra’s bar, which is like a who’s who of the movie industry on a Friday and Saturday night. After that, you can move onto the nearby Suite nightclub, hidden underneath the very posh Puente Romano Hotel.

beaches along the Costa del Sol that are C.O. (clothing optional)

If you are one of the many persons around the world who enjoy nudism Spain offers many fine beaches and resorts that cater for your tastes. Bit nudism is not illegal in Spain some local authorities glare on it, but most are at worst not bothered by it. There are many beaches along the Costa del Sol that are C.O. (clothing optional) and unless you are offended by the site of naked bodies it is absolutely your choice how much to wear. Below are many of the beaches that you can check out. Beach ……………..Town……………..Area Playa Vera – Vera -MojacaPino Pino Playa Cantarrijan – Almuñécar Playa El Muerto – El Cotobro – Almuñécar Playa La Joya – Torrenueva – Motril Playa Arroyo Vaquero – Costa Natura – Estepona Playa Artola – Cabo Pino – Marbella Playa Benalnatura – Torrequebrada – Benalmádena Costa Playa San Julián – Málaga Playa Almayate – Bajamar – Torre del Mar Cala del Pino – Maro – Nerja Río Chillar – Nerja – Málaga This streach of Andalucian coastline is full of immense resorts, and what ever your taste in holidays, whether a family coastline vacation,a weeks golfing or just sun and fine food you will find one that ticks the total thing the boxes Spain.

Saturday, 20 February 2010