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Benalmadena Puerto Marina rates amongst the best in the world.
By Dee McMath
Benalmadena Puerto Marina rates amongst the best
in the world, proof of which is the fact that it is several times
winner of the 'Best Marina in the World' award. With 1,100 moorings
for boats of all nationalities and up to 6 meters long, Benalmadena
Port - 'Puerto Marina' is one of the Costa del Sol's busiest centres
by day and night. For the energetic, the nightlife carries on in
sophisticated bars and clubs.
By day you can visit the Aquarium, hire a boat,
partake of numerous water sports, including; sailing, scuba diving,
kayaking, water skiing. The Marina's Centro Náutico was built
and set up to provide a place in the Marina where sailing enthusiasts
could meet up and hold sporting events and also to meet socially.
The centre has social and formal meeting rooms, a fine restaurant,
commercial units, and shops selling sailing equipment.
The Marina has a beautiful beach area with beach
beds and parasols for hire. The situation and overall architectural
design makes this port one of the most attractive places of its
kind. Since 1987 it has continually been awarded the European Blue
Flag for its excellent service and clean waters. Add to this, the
privileged climate with an average annual temperature of 22º
and around 320 days of sunshine and you have many people's idea
heaven.
Alternatively take a stroll through the busy port,
with its many shops, while choosing from the vast variety of restaurants
and bar for some lunch or dinner. For those who want to try out
the Spanish 'tapas' there are at least 20 little terrace bars choose
from, where you can sample many types of fish and other delicacies,
while soaking up the atmosphere of the port and looking out over
the Mediterranean or at the fabulous selection of boats in the harbour.
It is certainly one of the liveliest places to dine, so close to
luxurious yachts and the twinkling Mediterranean.
A favourite attraction at the marina is the Mississippi
Willow, a beautifully restored American paddle steamer.
It is now a floating bar and restaurant. A lovely way to see the
port is hop on the Mississippi for an afternoon cruise around the
bay, or wait until later in the evening when it livens up for party
time.
For more information on the Sea Life Aquarium, motor
and sail boat rental, scuba diving courses, etc. Phone the Nautical
Centre (Centro Náutico) (+ 34) 952 57 70 22.
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