Puerto Banus Marina

One of the world’s most famous leisure marinas

One of the most famous spots in Marbella is the Puerto Banús marina, built in 1970 by José Banús, a local property developer, as a luxury marina and shopping complex for the jet-set and the super rich.....
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Hotel Chic

Hotel Claude

Forget old world rustic furniture and mañana style service... Hotel Claude - a haven of hotel chic - brings divine decor and 21st century creature comforts to a 17th century mansion house in Marbella’s enchanting Old Town. Check in and check it out, says Louise Cook.

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Blue Flag Marbella Beaches

High quality coastal destinations

The Blue Flag is awarded to coastal destinations which have achieved the highest quality in water, facilities, safety, environmental education and management. And Marbella got some blue to show for…
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Spa Quality

Villa padierna

In Marbella, a plethora of spas has sprung up in every size, shape, style and ambience. Few, however, can deliver the sheer sense of luxury, space and blissful relaxation as the spectacular Thermae Spa at the Ritz-Carlton managed Hotel Villa Padierna…
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White Nights

Nikki Beach luxury Hotels

With Nikki Music, Nikki Clothing, Nikki VIP card, Nikki Furniture, finally Nikki Beach devotees can reach Nikki nirvana with the arrival of Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts. Louise Cook reports on the new venture, which happens to have a base in Marbella....
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