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Ever since the glitzy marina of Puerto Banús first opened to the public in the 1970s it has remained a destination for a wealthy international clientele, catered to by a prime selection of fine dining restaurants, elegant cafés and vibrant clubs, as well as some of the finest shopping opportunities to be found anywhere in Spain.
Despite its relatively small size, the port punches well above its weight when it comes to designer label boutiques and elegant shopping centres. Indeed, anything you can find in the shopping Meccas of Madrid and Barcelona can probably be found in Puerto Banús too, which helps explain why Marbella as a whole matches its bigger rivals when it comes to spending on luxury goods and services.
Shopping centres in Banús
Some €1.563 billion was spent in the luxury sector in the town last year, beating Madrid’s €909 million, and approaching Barcelona’s figure of €1.819 billion. Much of that will have been rung up in the boutiques in Puerto Banús, where shopaholics are spoilt for choice when seeking out the latest fashions and trends.
It could be said that the luxurious resort has it all when it comes to shopping opportunities, including one of Spain’s largest El Corte Inglés department stores—selling everything from luxury brand clothes to iPhones and golf clubs—upmarket shopping malls Marina Banús and Centro Plaza, plus a veritable parade of luxury boutiques clustered in the marina itself.
A stroll around the elegant streets, and particularly Calle Ribera, is high on the agenda for those looking to shop-till-they-drop, with designer stores every few paces selling the most coveted brands.
Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Dior and more in Marbella
Labels of the stature of Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Dolce&Gabbana, Lanvin, Emporio Armani, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Missoni, Tom Ford, Roberto Cavalli and Versace are readily available, while several independent boutiques offer unique collections from some of the most talented designers in the world.
The selection of stores available in Puerto Banús is a big draw in its own right, with many visitors combining a day of serious shopping with a tour of the luxury marina to view the stunning yachts in the harbour and a relaxing post-shop meal or drink at one of the waterside restaurants and cafés.
It is hard to think of a better shopping experience for those seeking a day out in glitzy surroundings with the world´s best labels available within a short stroll—and this is just one reason so many people are drawn to buy a home in the marina. Should you too wish to enjoy the enviable lifestyle available here, please contact us. Banus Properties has a selection of the most desirable apartments and villas for sale and to rent in the very best parts of Puerto Banús.