Buying in Puerto Banus: what overseas buyers should know
Puerto Banus is the marina district west of Marbella, known for its harbour, boutiques and beachside living. Buyers here are often international owners who want a coastal base close to restaurants, shops and the water, whether as a holiday home or a longer-term residence. Property centres on apartments and penthouses near the port and along the seafront, with some townhouses and villas in nearby gated developments.
What buyers are looking for in Puerto Banus
Property in Puerto Banus is led by apartments and penthouses in managed developments, many within walking distance of the marina and the beach. Frontline homes and those with harbour or sea views are in steady demand, and secure, well-run buildings appeal to owners who want a lock-up-and-leave base. A little back from the port, townhouses and villas in gated communities suit buyers who want more space while staying close to the marina.
Buying as an overseas buyer
UK buyers can own freely in Spain. Short visits follow the standard position of up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area, with non-lucrative and digital nomad visas available for longer stays. You will need an NIE and a local lawyer, and completion takes place before a notary. Allow for the main costs on top of the price, a transfer tax on resale homes or VAT on new-build, plus the annual local property tax (IBI), and note that Spanish banks lend to non-residents, usually with a larger deposit. Your partner agent can guide you through the fuller detail. Start your search to see property for sale in Puerto Banus, or contact our team to be connected with a local partner agent.
Where to find property for sale in Puerto Banus
Puerto Banus sits on the Costa del Sol just west of Marbella, at the far end of the Golden Mile. Homes around the harbour and seafront are mostly apartments and penthouses, with the marina, beach and shopping all within walking distance. Move a little inland and you reach quieter residential streets and gated developments with townhouses and villas.
Property types therefore range from frontline apartments to more spacious homes set back from the water, so buyers can balance being in the marina with the amount of space they want. Explore our collections to shortlist by the way you want to live.
