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==Marbella - Puerto Banus, Spain - (Port of entry)==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbella Marbella] is a city in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusia Andalusia], with 116,234 inhabitants. It is an important beach resort of the [[Costa_Del_Sol|Costa del Sol]] in [[Spain]]. The town is famous for being a favorite destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe. It is also associated with drug trafficking and the Russian mafia.
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbella Marbella] is a city in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusia Andalusia], with 116,234 inhabitants. It is an important beach resort of the [[Costa_Del_Sol|Costa del Sol]] in [[Spain]]. The town is famous for being a favorite destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe. It is also associated with drug trafficking and the Russian mafia.
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Archaeological excavations have been made in the mountains around Marbella, which point at human habitation in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_Age Paleolithic] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic_Age Neolithic] times. There are also remains of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] and later [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthaginian Carthaginian] settlements in the area of Rio Real. In Roman times, the city was called ''Salduba''. During Islamic rule, Muslims built a castle in this city, and they surrounded it by walls. The name Marbella, which is derived from ''Marbil-la'', dates from this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Golden_Age Islamic era]. In 1485, the Spaniards reconquered the city, and during the centuries that followed, the city grew.
Archaeological excavations have been made in the mountains around Marbella, which point at human habitation in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleolithic_Age Paleolithic] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neolithic_Age Neolithic] times. There are also remains of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] and later [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthaginian Carthaginian] settlements in the area of Rio Real. In Roman times, the city was called ''Salduba''. During Islamic rule, Muslims built a castle in this city, and they surrounded it by walls. The name Marbella, which is derived from ''Marbil-la'', dates from this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Golden_Age Islamic era]. In 1485, the Spaniards reconquered the city, and during the centuries that followed, the city grew.
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==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
====Tourism====
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[[Image:Spain_Dali.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Hermes by Salvador Dali - ''Click for larger view'']]
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It is fun to walk along the esplanade but the "must see" is the the park with 8 marvelous [http://www.artchive.com/artchive/D/dali.html Salvador Dali] sculptures.
It is fun to walk along the esplanade but the "must see" is the the park with 8 marvelous [http://www.artchive.com/artchive/D/dali.html Salvador Dali] sculptures.
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* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/puerto_banus.htm Puerto Banus]
* [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/puerto_banus.htm Puerto Banus]
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Revision as of 01:32, 7 December 2015

Marbella - Puerto Banus, Spain - (Port of entry)

Marbella
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Marbella is a city in Andalusia, with 116,234 inhabitants. It is an important beach resort of the Costa del Sol in Spain. The town is famous for being a favorite destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe. It is also associated with drug trafficking and the Russian mafia.

Archaeological excavations have been made in the mountains around Marbella, which point at human habitation in Paleolithic and Neolithic times. There are also remains of Phoenician and later Carthaginian settlements in the area of Rio Real. In Roman times, the city was called Salduba. During Islamic rule, Muslims built a castle in this city, and they surrounded it by walls. The name Marbella, which is derived from Marbil-la, dates from this Islamic era. In 1485, the Spaniards reconquered the city, and during the centuries that followed, the city grew.

Marbella is the setting of Arturo Pérez-Reverte's novel The Queen of the South.

Local Weather

See Spain.

Charts

See Costa del Sol.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Marbella is a port of entry into Spain. For entering/exiting Spain check with the marinas.

For more details see Procedures.

Berthing Options

There are two harbors in Marbella: The Yacht Marina and the Marina Marbella.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Marina Marbella
  • Yacht Marina - also known as Puerto Banus World icon.png 36°29′N, 4°57.4′W. It is a very luxurious and expensive marina with 915 berths. It is usually very crowded. Contact on VHF channel 09, 14, and 16, telephone +34-952-909800, and e-mail. The marina is about 5 km walk from the town of Marbella.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

Haul-out, hard standing, and repairs are possible in the Marina Marbella.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
There is a fuel dock within either marina
Water
On the docks
Electricity
On the docks

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Hermes by Salvador Dali - Click for larger view

It is fun to walk along the esplanade but the "must see" is the the park with 8 marvelous Salvador Dali sculptures.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Several stores in the town

Eateries

  • There are many eating establishments along the esplanade
  • Near the Marina Marbella there are several more quiet places to eat serving good seafood

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

?

Transportation

There is an international airport in Malaga with flights to destinations within the EU.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Spain.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • October 2004 --Istioploos Greece Icon.png 06:38, 22 June 2008 (MDT)



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