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puerto
banus is renowned world-wide as being the Costa Del Sol's
haven for boats, ranging from luxury motor cruisers to the fabulous
private yachts with enough crew to out-number the locals! The long
stretch of award-winning beaches has a wide selection of bars and
restaurants and great water sport facilities. The harbour offers
a wealth of designer shopping, open-air restaurants, bars and cafes.
Perfect for sipping drinks in the sunshine, dreaming of that elusive
lottery win. You might lose count of the Ferraris, Lamborghinis
and yet more amazing supercars cruising past in a vain effort to compete
for
your attention. Whilst the daytime offers brilliant shopping -
from the top fashion houses to the Saturday street market -
the
night-time is when the promenading begins, the clubs open their doors and the town really comes alive! |
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marbella
offers a mix of Spanish culture with the historic Old Town standing
side-by-side with the new, overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
It
has always been a firm favourite with the rich and famous, many
of whom have homes here and now also attracts the more discerning
holiday-maker. Marbella is a working town, not just a tourist
resort
and successfully offers a balance of smart shops, fabulous restaurants
and tapas bars for year-round enjoyment. The Old Town is Marbella's
jewel but is no museum piece! The alleys and squares are kept
spotlessly
clean and make it a joy to amble around. Visit Plaza Los Naranjos,
particularly on a summer's evening. Marbella is 10-minutes
away from the apartment by car and parking is easy. |
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beaches
on the Costa Del Sol have long been renowned for their safe
"Blue Flag" status on the Mediterranean. The daily tended sandy beaches and marble promenades stretching between Marbella and Puerto Banus and westward to San Pedro de Alcantara are just 10-minutes from our apartment and have spectacular views along the coastline. Bars and restaurants, offering anything from light-bites to thee course meals, are dotted along the beaches. Many water
sports activities provide good entertainment and are strictly regulated to ensure safe swimming for all others. Perfect for families. Plenty of shaded car-parking - usually free (or a very modest charitable donation) - is adjacent to the promenades. Or, for something different take the 50-minute drive past Gibraltar to Tarifa, Spain's southern-most point, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean. After enjoying a stroll around the old town, search out the beaches west of the town, then sit back and let the amazing kite and wind surfers entertain you while you enjoy the soft white powder sand, cocktails on the beach and stunning views of the African coastline and mountains, just 10-miles across the Straights of Gibraltar. Sunsets here are amazing. |