Puerto Banus Beach, Marbella
The verdict
- Best for: Visitors who want calm water beside Marbella's famous marina and the option of the coast's glossiest beach clubs.
- Best spot: The Levante side east of the marina for the beach clubs; the open sand a little further out for a quieter base.
- Know this: You come here for the scene as much as the swim. It is glamorous and busy, not a place for peace and quiet.
Published 24 March 2026. Last reviewed 28 May 2026
Puerto Banus is where Marbella turns up the volume. The marina is the headline, a glittering line of superyachts, designer windows and supercars, and the beach runs right alongside it, a band of soft golden sand that shares in all the glamour. The water is the calm, clear Mediterranean typical of this coast, but nobody comes to Puerto Banus only to swim. They come for the scene, the people watching and the option of a beach club day with the marina as a backdrop.
The beach splits loosely around the marina. The Levante side to the east is the liveliest, home to the glossy beach clubs and the heart of the action, while the sand further out is a touch calmer and cheaper to enjoy with your own towel. Ocean Club Marbella, set just back in Nueva Andalucia, is the best known of the area's beach clubs, built around a large saltwater pool with daybeds, dining and a famous party reputation, though its days, events and minimum spend change by season and are best confirmed before you go.
It suits visitors who want energy, glamour and a beach club day with a view of the yachts, and groups celebrating in style. The honest caveat is obvious: this is a see and be seen beach, busy and far from cheap once you step onto a daybed, so it rewards a clear budget and an appetite for the scene. Who should skip it is anyone seeking a quiet, simple swim, since peace is not what Puerto Banus sells. Come in June or September, or early in the day, for the marina at its most enjoyable.
Clubs on this beach
Puerto Banus is the glossiest beach club address on the coast, led by Ocean Club Marbella nearby. Compare the options in our Costa del Sol beach clubs directory.
Ocean Club Marbella
The best known beach club in the Puerto Banus area, set just back in Nueva Andalucia around a large saltwater pool, with daybeds, dining and a long standing party reputation. Days of operation, events and any minimum spend change by season and are to be confirmed before you visit.
Marina beach clubs
Several beach clubs and lounge restaurants operate around the Puerto Banus marina and the Levante sand, with daybeds and table service in season. Specific operators and terms vary and are to be confirmed, so compare current options before booking.
Puerto Banus lies just west of central Marbella, around 45 minutes by car from Malaga airport and a short hop from the town and the Golden Mile. Taxis, buses and drives along the coast road all reach it easily, and the marina is the obvious landmark to aim for.
Drivers will find car parks near the marina, busy and in demand in high summer, so arrive early or take a taxi to save the search. Bring sun cream and a hat, and decide in advance whether you want a free patch of public sand or a paid daybed at one of the beach clubs.
Reserve a day at Puerto Banus
Tell us the date and party and we will match you to a club on or near Puerto Banus and pass on your request. No charge to enquire.
Common questions
Is there a beach at Puerto Banus?
Yes. A band of soft golden sand runs right alongside the famous marina, with calm, clear water typical of the Costa del Sol. The Levante side to the east is the liveliest, while the sand further out is calmer if you want a quieter base.
What beach clubs are at Puerto Banus?
The area's best known is Ocean Club Marbella, set just back in Nueva Andalucia around a large saltwater pool, with daybeds, dining and a famous party reputation. Other beach clubs operate around the marina, with terms that change by season and are best confirmed before you go.
Is Puerto Banus beach expensive?
The sand itself is free, but Puerto Banus is a glamorous, premium spot, so daybeds, drinks and lunch at the clubs add up quickly. Setting a budget before you step onto a lounger is the sensible approach, or simply enjoy the public sand with your own towel.
Is Puerto Banus good for families?
The water is calm and there are marked swimming zones and seasonal lifeguards, which suit families, but the surrounding scene is lively and adult leaning. Families who want a quiet, simple beach day may prefer calmer stretches of the coast nearby.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Banus?
May, June and September bring warm, calm water and the marina at its most enjoyable without the August peak. In high summer, an early start gives you the beach at its calmest before the see and be seen crowd arrives.
