Ideal for golf breaks:
Tennis and Paddle courts available close to the apartment at the International Tennis Centre.
The Magna Marbella par 3 course is a short drive away. Suitable for beginners it has all facilities including a driving range and club hire. For more experienced golfers there are a dozen courses within a 15 minute drive including Atalaya, Guadlamina, Marbella, La Quinta, Aloha and Alhurin.
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Nearby shops :
A small general store with bakery is adjacent to the apartment with long opening hours.
Opencor 24 hours is a short drive or lusty stroll.
For shopping enthusiasts the enormous Cortes Ingles dominates Puerto Banus. A number of trendy boutiques including Jimmy Choos, Roberto Cavalli, Mango and Zara are near the port.
The out of town La Canada at Marbella offers shops, restaurants, tenpin bowling and a cinema with English films.
Restaurants:
The port has dozens of restaurants of all nationalities many of which are children friendly. Cheaper alternatives can be found near San Pedro or around the apartment. Terra Sanna, the Chinese adjoining Opencor Taj Mahal, Tapelia are all highly recommended.
Victors Beach bar nearby is a fantastic setting with sea food to match. The chiguiritos on the San Pedro Beach give good value with seaviews and a cocktail to start your evening is a must at Astral's!
For children try Funny Beach in Marbella the Selwo wildlife park or the water parks at Mijas and Torremolenos.
A good day out for all can be had in Gibraltar.
Ski:
The ski area of Sierra Nevada is a 2 1/2 hour drive from the apartment for those who wish to combine skiing and sunshine.