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{{Infobox |36|30.04|N|4|53.74|W|
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| name= Marbella
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| summary= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbella '''Marbella'''], also known as '''Puerto Banus''', 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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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbella Marbella], also known as Puerto Banus, 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.
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Marbella is the setting of [http://www.perez-reverte.com/ Arturo Pérez-Reverte's] novel ''The Queen of the South''.
Marbella is the setting of [http://www.perez-reverte.com/ Arturo Pérez-Reverte's] novel ''The Queen of the South''.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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''See [[Costa_Del_Sol#Charts |Costa del Sol]]''.
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''See [[Mediterranean coast of Spain#Charts|Mediterranean coast of Spain]]''.
==Weather==
==Weather==
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''See [[Spain#Climate_.26_Weather|Spain]]''.
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''See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''.
==Passages==
==Passages==
''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.
''See [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]]''.
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==Navigation==
 
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==Entrance==
 
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[[Marbella]] is a port of entry into [[Spain]].  For entering/exiting Spain check with the [[#Marinas & Yacht Clubs|marinas]].
 
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''For more details see [[Spain#Arrival/Departure procedures|Procedures]]''.
 
==Communication==
==Communication==
{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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* For Peurto Deportivo present yourself at the fuel pontoon for mooring instructions.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Navigation==
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The approaches to Marbella are straight forward. In Puerto Deportivo the western edge of the fuel pontoon that is coned off with red marks is very shallow.
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==Entrance==
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Spain only if arriving from an EU country. If you need to clear customs you should head to Malaga (Requires agent) or Almeria (no agent needed). For details ''see [[Spain#Entrance|Entrance: Spain]]''.
==Berthing==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* [[Marina Marbella]]
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{{poi | lat= 36.50634|lon=-4.87608
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* Yacht Marina - also known as [http://www.andalucia.com/water_sports/marinas/puerto_banus.htm Puerto Banus] [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|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 [mailto:[email protected] e-mail]. The marina is about 5 km walk from the town of Marbella.
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| text= Reasonably priced marina ±€44/night for a 15m berth. There are concrete docks with laid mooring lines. Diesel and Petrol available. It is about 5 minutes walk from the center of [[Marbella]]. The marina is operated by the ''Junta of Andalucía''
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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{{poi | lat= 36.50554|lon=-4.89024
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| text= Yacht Marina is a very poser focused and expensive marina with 915 berths, up to 2.5 m draft and up to 50 m length. It is usually very crowded, if you like Ferarris and Lambos this is the one for you. The marina is about 5 km walk from the town of Marbella. Full facilities. Boatyard with 50 T travel hoist and some repairs.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|34|952|909 800}}; Fax: {{fax|34|952|810 899}}; VHF channels 09, 14, & 16
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==Anchorages==
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====Repairs/Yards====
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==Amenities==
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Haul-out, hard standing, and repairs are possible in the [[Marina Marbella]].
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==Things to do Ashore==
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|Water| On the docks of both marinas
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====Tourism====
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|Electricity| On the docks of both marinas
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{{Image right| Spain_Dali.jpg| Hermes by Salvador Dali }}
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|Toilets| In both marinas
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|Showers| In both marinas
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|Laundry| N/A (Not Available)
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|Garbage| Bins In both marinas
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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.
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|Fuel|  Fuel dock in both marinas
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|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Chandlers| None
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* Several stores in the town
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* Haul-out, hard standing, and repairs are possible in the [[Marina Marbella]]
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* Haul-ou and some repairs in the [[#Yacht Marina|Yacht Marina]]
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|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
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==Provisioning==
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Several stores in the town.
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==Eating out==
* There are many eating establishments along the esplanade
* There are many eating establishments along the esplanade
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* Near the [[#Marina_Marbella|Marina Marbella]] there are several more quiet places to eat serving good seafood
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* Near the [[Marina Marbella]] there are several more quiet places to eat serving good seafood
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====Internet/WiFi====
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There is an international airport in [[Malaga]] with flights to destinations within the EU.
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==Tourism==
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====History====
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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.
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{{Image right| Spain_Dali.jpg| Hermes by Salvador Dali }}
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====Transportation====
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It is fun to walk along the esplanade but the "must see" is the park with 8 marvelous [http://www.artchive.com/artchive/D/dali.html Salvador Dali] sculptures.
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There is an international airport in [[Malaga]] with flights to destinations within the EU.
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==Friends==
==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==Links==
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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]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusia Andalusia]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusia Andalusia]
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''See [[Spain#References_.26_Publications|Spain]]''.
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''See [[Spain#References|Spain]]''.
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Personal experiences?
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* October 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] 06:38, 22 June 2008 (MDT)
* October 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] 06:38, 22 June 2008 (MDT)
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* August 2021 --[[User:duncan_m|duncan_m]]

Latest revision as of 15:30, 31 August 2021

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Spain ▶ Mediterranean coast of Spain ▶ Costa Del Sol ▶ Marbella

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Marbella
Port of Entry
36°30.166'N, 004°52.942'W Chart icon.png
lat=36.50277 | lon=-4.88236 | zoom=14 | y
Spain Marbella S.jpg
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Satellite Image of Marbella

Marbella, also known as Puerto Banus, 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.

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

Charts

See Mediterranean coast of Spain.

Weather

See Spain.

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

  • For Peurto Deportivo present yourself at the fuel pontoon for mooring instructions.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The approaches to Marbella are straight forward. In Puerto Deportivo the western edge of the fuel pontoon that is coned off with red marks is very shallow.

Entrance

Marbella is a port of entry for Spain only if arriving from an EU country. If you need to clear customs you should head to Malaga (Requires agent) or Almeria (no agent needed). For details see Entrance: Spain.

Berthing

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

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Puerto Deportivo de Marbella

Puerto Deportivo de Marbella/wiki/Marbella#.5B.5BPuerto_Deportivo_de_Marbella.5D.5D
Marina icon Puerto Deportivo de Marbella [[Marbella#Puerto Deportivo de Marbella|Puerto Deportivo de Marbella]] (Puerto Deportivo de Marbella) 36°30.380'N, 004°52.565'W
Reasonably priced marina ±€44/night for a 15m berth. There are concrete docks with laid mooring lines. Diesel and Petrol available. It is about 5 minutes walk from the center of Marbella. The marina is operated by the Junta of Andalucía


Puerto Banus Yacht Marina

Puerto Banus Yacht Marina/wiki/Marbella#.5B.5BPuerto_Banus_Yacht_Marina.5D.5D
Marina icon Puerto Banus Yacht Marina [[Marbella#Puerto Banus Yacht Marina|Puerto Banus Yacht Marina]] (Puerto Banus) 36°30.332'N, 004°53.414'W

Yacht Marina is a very poser focused and expensive marina with 915 berths, up to 2.5 m draft and up to 50 m length. It is usually very crowded, if you like Ferarris and Lambos this is the one for you. The marina is about 5 km walk from the town of Marbella. Full facilities. Boatyard with 50 T travel hoist and some repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (952) 909 800; Fax: +34 (952) 810 899; VHF channels 09, 14, & 16

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water On the docks of both marinas
Electricity On the docks of both marinas
Toilets In both marinas
Showers In both marinas
Laundry N/A (Not Available)
Garbage Bins In both marinas
Supplies
Fuel Fuel dock in both marinas
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Several stores in the town.

Eating out

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

Transportation

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

Tourism

History

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.

Places to Visit

Hermes by Salvador Dali

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

Friends

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

Forums

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

Links

References

See Spain.

Comments

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