Marbella / Puerto Banus
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Looking to go with the O/H for a long weekend in early May. Can't decide between which centre to stay in, found a fair few nice hotels but would like to be within walking distance of stuff - food, shops, beach etc.
I know theyre right next door to each other but which is better from experience?
Looking to go with the O/H for a long weekend in early May. Can't decide between which centre to stay in, found a fair few nice hotels but would like to be within walking distance of stuff - food, shops, beach etc.
I know theyre right next door to each other but which is better from experience?
Groober said:
Marbella to stay, Puerto Banus if you want a night out. Thats what I would do.
Puerto Banus is great for car spotting.
Depends what you mean by a night out. IME you eat better in Marbella. Find a place with a load of Spaniards hanging about outside waiting for a table and the chances are it will be good, or better than good. If you want I can let you have a list of places that are good value for money. Or at least they were before sterling went down the sPuerto Banus is great for car spotting.
tter.I'm a bit biased though, as I have a place in Marbella.
PB is OK for having a beer, and looking at flash motors, and big boats, but personally, apart from that, I think it's a bit naff.
Just out of interest, which hotels are you thinking about?
Incredible Sulk said:
Groober said:
Marbella to stay, Puerto Banus if you want a night out. Thats what I would do.
Puerto Banus is great for car spotting.
Depends what you mean by a night out. IME you eat better in Marbella. Find a place with a load of Spaniards hanging about outside waiting for a table and the chances are it will be good, or better than good. If you want I can let you have a list of places that are good value for money. Or at least they were before sterling went down the sPuerto Banus is great for car spotting.
tter.I'm a bit biased though, as I have a place in Marbella.
PB is OK for having a beer, and looking at flash motors, and big boats, but personally, apart from that, I think it's a bit naff.
Just out of interest, which hotels are you thinking about?
I'll compile a list of the ones I've looked at so far and post them up shortly.
Thanks!
We have stayed here a few times and cant fault it...
http://www.hoteldoncarlos.com
Back there again in October.
funkyol said:
Incredible Sulk said:
I'm a bit biased though, as I have a place in Marbella.
Just out of interest, which hotels are you thinking about?
Place you rent out or live in?Just out of interest, which hotels are you thinking about?
I'll compile a list of the ones I've looked at so far and post them up shortly.
Thanks!
Both are terrible in my experience. Much preferred Cannes for a break.
I would agree with the earlier post recommending the Don Carlos - we stayed there by accident but it was very nice as it is far enough away from the masses. You'll need a car if you decide to stay there.
I would agree with the earlier post recommending the Don Carlos - we stayed there by accident but it was very nice as it is far enough away from the masses. You'll need a car if you decide to stay there.
Edited by Vee on Thursday 4th March 15:29
Incredible Sulk said:
PB is OK for having a beer, and looking at flash motors, and big boats, but personally, apart from that, I think it's a bit naff.
It's worth a visit, and a beer sat watching the world go by. The only place I would bother eating at is Picassos (be prepared to queue), just don't venture too far back or you'll think you're in Brighton with all the stag and hen parties and 18yos on their first holiday..
If you don't want to hire a car, there is an air conditioned coach that runs between the airport and Marbella bus station, and it is ridiculously cheap (IIRC cheaper than the toll fare on the motorway). I'm not sure what times it runs out of season though.
e: found it, 4 euros each way! a taxi is 30+ http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/ima/pdf/aeropuerto.pd...
Don Carlos is a bit out of town but there is a nice harbour nearby called Cabopino which has a good beach and casual places for lunch. Otherwise lots of options in Marbella to suit all budgets. Definitely visit the old town. You can walk from Marbella to Banus if you're feeling energetic otherwise there are plenty of taxis.
Edited by john_p on Thursday 4th March 15:47
Edited by john_p on Thursday 4th March 15:49
john_p said:
Incredible Sulk said:
PB is OK for having a beer, and looking at flash motors, and big boats, but personally, apart from that, I think it's a bit naff.
It's worth a visit, and a beer sat watching the world go by. The only place I would bother eating at is Picassos (be prepared to queue), just don't venture too far back or you'll think you're in Brighton with all the stag and hen parties and 18yos on their first holiday..
If you don't want to hire a car, there is an air conditioned coach that runs between the airport and Marbella bus station, and it is ridiculously cheap (IIRC cheaper than the toll fare on the motorway). I'm not sure what times it runs out of season though.
e: found it, 4 euros each way! a taxi is 30+ http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/ima/pdf/aeropuerto.pd...
Don Carlos is a bit out of town but there is a nice harbour nearby called Cabopino which has a good beach and casual places for lunch. Otherwise lots of options in Marbella to suit all budgets. Definitely visit the old town. You can walk from Marbella to Banus if you're feeling energetic otherwise there are plenty of taxis.
Edited by john_p on Thursday 4th March 15:47
Edited by john_p on Thursday 4th March 15:49
As was said previously if you wish somewhere decent go to Cannes.
I remember when a 12mtr berth was selling for 5mil Pesetas 20yrs ago.
Went to PB in Jan 2009 for a weekend. It was practically dead and they still wanted 4-5 Euros a pint. The sea front is nice enough and the weather OK but nothing much to do there at all bar "porn alley". Nice boats, nice area but nothing brilliant. We stayed cheap at the Hotel PYR which was OK.
I prefer Almeria/Roquetas de Mar/Mojacar personally, Roquetas being an ideal base for driving up into the Sierra Nevadas for some great driving roads to Berja, Laroles, La Calahorra and Alcudia de Guadix and a visit to Granada to see the Alhambra Palace is a must and heading up the Sierra Nevada will usually net you a scoop as they develop cars up there. Fabulous roads in that corner of Spain.
Oh and I saw this in Puerto Banus:
Underwhelming TBH.
I prefer Almeria/Roquetas de Mar/Mojacar personally, Roquetas being an ideal base for driving up into the Sierra Nevadas for some great driving roads to Berja, Laroles, La Calahorra and Alcudia de Guadix and a visit to Granada to see the Alhambra Palace is a must and heading up the Sierra Nevada will usually net you a scoop as they develop cars up there. Fabulous roads in that corner of Spain.
Oh and I saw this in Puerto Banus:
Underwhelming TBH.
Edited by LuS1fer on Tuesday 16th March 18:32
Central Marbella all the time (although I'm biased as I live there), so many places to eat, it's cheap and it's very Spanish away from the paseo. Banus is just worth a visit for an hour to see the boats, cars and people other than that avoid like the plague
Edited by ShinyAndy on Tuesday 16th March 16:02
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