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Puerto Marina is the heart of Benalmadena on the costa del sol, Spain

Sunday, July 4th, 2010


Puerto Marina is the heart of Benalmadena Costa. It can accomodate more than 1000 moorings, and it is used on a daily by numerous boats, with all the services offered by a modern world class Yachting Marina. The port consists of leisure, commercial and residential facilities and is situated just 10km from Malaga´s international airport, which in turn is within 3 hours flying time from most european capital cities. Its been named the best Marina in the World, several times over the years and since 1987 has continually been awarded the European Blue Flag for its excellent services and clean waters.

Puerto Marina in Benalmadena has a special design which incorporates artificial islands giving this modern yachting harbour an avant-garde international flavour. Also with the blessed climate with an average annual temperature of 22º and around 320 days of sunshine and you have many people’s idea of utopia.

During the daytime you can visit the Sea Life Centre, hire a boat and endulge in a plethora of water sports activities, including; sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, and water skiing.

You can also wander through the streets of the busy port, with its many shops and boutiques, and choose from the huge array of restaurants and bars for lunch. For people who wish to try out Spanish ‘tapas’ there are many terrace bars to choose from, where you can sample many types of fish and other delicacies.

For people wishing to relax and take things at a more leisurly pace, Puerto Marina also has a fantastic beach with sunbeds and parasols for you to relax under and soak up the sun and the atmosphere of this special part of the mediterranean.

For the livelier and more energetic types, nightime is a must in Puerto Marina, you really are spoilt for choice in terms of evening entertainment. Start with drinks in anyone of the many classy and trendy bars. As the sunsets and the restaurants and bistro’s start to fill up, Puerto Marina caters for virtually any taste in dining. You will not be disappointed if you are fish lover, there are plenty of fish restaurants cooking the freshest catches of the day scattered all over the marina. You will also find fine Spanish, Italian, French, and Chinese dining experiences throughout the busy maze of streets.

Later into the night there are disco bars and nightclubs, for the young or young at heart to enjoy and dance the night away, that contribute to the electric atmosphere of this mediterranean port.

The harbour itself provides excellent services such as: Shipyard, Sailing school, Diving school and Nautical school. There exists a wide program of activities such as regattas, fishing and nautical competitions amongst others.

The Marina’s Centro Náutico was established to provide a place where sailing enthusiasts could meet up and arrange and enter sporting events. The centre also has social and formal meeting places, a restaurant and shops selling sailing and yachting equipment.

When you are visiting the Costa Del Sol region, Puerto Marina in Benalmadena is a must see and needs to be somewhere at the top of your “things to do” list.

Puerto Marina is the heart of Benalmadena on the costa del sol, Spain

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010


Puerto Marina is the heart of Benalmadena Costa. It can accomodate more than 1000 moorings, and it is used on a daily by numerous boats, with all the services offered by a modern world class Yachting Marina. The port consists of leisure, commercial and residential facilities and is situated just 10km from Malaga´s international airport, which in turn is within 3 hours flying time from most european capital cities. Its been named the best Marina in the World, several times over the years and since 1987 has continually been awarded the European Blue Flag for its excellent services and clean waters.

Puerto Marina in Benalmadena has a special design which incorporates artificial islands giving this modern yachting harbour an avant-garde international flavour. Also with the blessed climate with an average annual temperature of 22º and around 320 days of sunshine and you have many people’s idea of utopia.

During the daytime you can visit the Sea Life Centre, hire a boat and endulge in a plethora of water sports activities, including; sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, and water skiing.

You can also wander through the streets of the busy port, with its many shops and boutiques, and choose from the huge array of restaurants and bars for lunch. For people who wish to try out Spanish ‘tapas’ there are many terrace bars to choose from, where you can sample many types of fish and other delicacies.

For people wishing to relax and take things at a more leisurly pace, Puerto Marina also has a fantastic beach with sunbeds and parasols for you to relax under and soak up the sun and the atmosphere of this special part of the mediterranean.

For the livelier and more energetic types, nightime is a must in Puerto Marina, you really are spoilt for choice in terms of evening entertainment. Start with drinks in anyone of the many classy and trendy bars. As the sunsets and the restaurants and bistro’s start to fill up, Puerto Marina caters for virtually any taste in dining. You will not be disappointed if you are fish lover, there are plenty of fish restaurants cooking the freshest catches of the day scattered all over the marina. You will also find fine Spanish, Italian, French, and Chinese dining experiences throughout the busy maze of streets.

Later into the night there are disco bars and nightclubs, for the young or young at heart to enjoy and dance the night away, that contribute to the electric atmosphere of this mediterranean port.

The harbour itself provides excellent services such as: Shipyard, Sailing school, Diving school and Nautical school. There exists a wide program of activities such as regattas, fishing and nautical competitions amongst others.

The Marina’s Centro Náutico was established to provide a place where sailing enthusiasts could meet up and arrange and enter sporting events. The centre also has social and formal meeting places, a restaurant and shops selling sailing and yachting equipment.

When you are visiting the Costa Del Sol region, Puerto Marina in Benalmadena is a must see and needs to be somewhere at the top of your “things to do” list.