Puerto Banus, Marbella – it's known as the playground for the rich and famous and is a favourite summer holiday and party hotspot of Arabian princes and celebrities. Top that off with a rare European micro-climate means that it's hot for an impressive 300 days of the year, and a long list of beach bars and clubs to rival some of Europe's most prestigious party spots and it's easy to see why Marbella attracts the crowd that it does. Situated about 40 minutes drive west of Malaga airport, it is a very popular resort in Andalusia. The short flight time was one of the main factors we decided on holidaying here with our very young family. Although now popular due to the large influx of 'reality tv' celebrities, Marbella was always a fabulous haven for the super wealthy- including Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant, who used to frequent the luxurious Marbella Club Hotel.
We stayed in a beautiful villa resort close to Puerto Banus, far enough to avoid the party madness but 5/10 minute walk for easy access with a double buggy. In Puerto Banus, we enjoyed some of the best food we have ever eaten; thats quite a bold statement considering we are both foodies, but some of the Thai and Italian food we ate here was just perfection. There are 3 Michelin star restaurants here so you are definitely spoiled for choice.
Our girls had the time of their lives enjoying plenty of pool time and long lazy ice-cream walks where we stopped off at the incredible El Corte Ingles daily to drool at the designer pieces and also a cheeky starbucks!
Marbella is laid backed central and couldn't have suited us more. We enjoyed long lazy cocktail lunches overlooking the incredible views along the harbour and long evening strolls along the vast promenade. Marbella boasts 23km of sandy beaches and they are all immaculately kept with great facilities.
The beaches are heaven, I would recommend 'Plaza Beach' for a quiet chilled out vibe. Obviously , with young children, the party beaches, like 'Nikki Beach' were a no-go and I couldn't have been happier about that. Holidays for me are about family time, relaxation and food!
Overall, Marbella is not exactly renowned as a 'family resort' but during our visit, we noticed countless couples with young families just like us. Part of the huge attraction is the short flight time, 300 days per year of sunshine and of course similar food/drinks to home.
We will definitely return!
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