4 Bedroom Penthouse Duplex in Puerto Banús
Description
La Alcazaba is an exclusive community that boasts a long history in Marbella. It was developed by the famous architect, Melvin Villarroel, who designed Puente Romano and many other stunning developments along the coast.
This urbanisation has a central location in the heart of Puerto Banus on short walking distance to the beach, the harbour and all major luxury shops and restaurants in Marbella. Despite being in the centre of Puerto Banus, the complex truly feels like an oasis with mature gardens and Moorish fountains.
This duplex penthouse has been recently refurbished, furnished and decorated to the highest standards. Individual floorheating and aircon in all rooms.
The property has 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 ensuite bathrooms. On the upper floor, you’ll find an impressive open-plan living and dining area, kitchen, guest toilet and 2 spacious outdoor terraces with stunning views of the lush, manicured gardens, tranquil ponds and the communal swimming pool.
The apartment comes with an underground parking space and a storageroom.
Features and amenities
- Setting: Beachside, Close To Port, Close To Shops, Close To Sea, Close To Town, Close To Schools, Urbanisation
- Orientation: North, East, South, West
- Condition: Excellent, Recently Renovated
- Pool: Communal, Indoor
- Climate Control: Air Conditioning, U/F Heating
- Views: Garden, Pool
- Features: Fitted Wardrobes, Near Transport, Private Terrace, Gym, Storage Room, Utility Room, Ensuite Bathroom, Marble Flooring, Double Glazing, Restaurant On Site
- Furniture: Fully Furnished
- Kitchen: Fully Fitted
- Garden: Communal
- Security: Gated Complex, 24 Hour Security
- Parking: Underground
- Category: Luxury, Resale
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Puerto Banús
Puerto Banús is Marbella’s best-known marina district: polished, busy, image-conscious and built around boats, designer storefronts and people-watching. It is one of the Costa del Sol’s most recognisable lifestyle addresses, but it is not subtle. Buyers usually come here for convenience, status, walkable marina living and strong holiday-home usability rather than privacy, authenticity or calm.
Life in Puerto Banús is centred on the marina, the beachfront promenade and a dense cluster of apartments, hotels and commercial activity. You can do a lot on foot, and that ease is a major part of the appeal. The mood is international and transient, with a steady flow of visitors alongside owners and seasonal residents. In peak periods it feels lively and crowded; out of season it is still active by Costa del Sol standards. This is a place for people who enjoy being in the middle of things, not tucked away from them.
Area scores
It is a straightforward Costa del Sol base with good road access to Málaga Airport by regional standards.
It delivers an urban-style, convenience-led lifestyle with constant activity, services and social buzz.
Beach access, seafront living and marina atmosphere are central to daily life here.
Families can use it well for convenience and beach access, but it is not the calmest family-focused setting.
It can work well year-round, especially for buyers who enjoy a busy and international environment.
It is well placed for the wider Marbella golf scene, though golf is not the core identity of Banús itself.
It strongly suits lock-up-and-leave use, short stays and lifestyle-led second-home ownership.
Few areas on the coast feel as consistently international and globally recognisable.
Its strong profile, recognisable name and broad international appeal support long-term buyer interest.
There is a year-round base, but the overall feel is more international and transient than locally rooted.
Puerto Banús is one of the Costa del Sol’s best-known prestige addresses.
The marina is the defining feature and one of the area’s main reasons people buy here.
Puerto Banús is firmly coastal and marina-focused rather than inland or mountain-oriented.
Evenings are a major part of the area’s identity, especially around the marina and beachfront.
It offers beachside convenience, but it is not especially known for green space or family activity areas.
Its popularity, traffic and nightlife mean calm and quiet are not its strong points.
This is generally a denser, more social and more visible area than buyers seeking seclusion prefer.
The area is widely sought after for short stays and holiday use thanks to its location and reputation.
Dining choice is a major part of the area’s everyday lifestyle appeal.
There is broad access to leisure and sport nearby, though the area is not defined by sports facilities alone.
Prices often reflect the name, location and lifestyle status as much as space or character.
This is a polished marina district, not a traditional Andalusian village setting.
Many owners can walk to the marina, beach and plenty of day-to-evening amenities.
It works for seafront strolls, but it is not a standout base for scenic hiking or country walks.
Puerto Banús is one of those areas where the reputation arrives before you do. For some buyers, that is exactly the point: the marina setting, the polished front-line feel and the ability to step out into a busy, international scene without needing the car. If your version of the Costa del Sol involves strolling to the seafront, watching the world go by and keeping everything easy, Banús does that very well. The trade-off is that it can feel performative, crowded and short on privacy. This is not old Andalucía, and it is not trying to be. The housing mix leans heavily toward apartments and urbanisations around a commercial core, so the lifestyle is more about access and visibility than land
Area intelligence
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People and lifestyle
- Market feel
- Market positioning here is closely tied to name recognition, marina proximity, walkability and holiday-home usability. Buyer demand tends to be driven more by location profile and convenience than by traditional village character or privacy. Saved market refer
- Local energy
- Marina-centred, walkable, polished, high-visibility, international, holiday-oriented, busy, convenience-led, nightlife-connected, beachfront-access
Weather profile
- Winter average
- 13,6°C
- Summer average
- 26,7°C
- Annual rainfall
- 622,2 mm
- Rainy days
- 60,7
- Sunshine hours
- 3.845
Open-Meteo historical weather 2023-2025
Nearby area signals
- Restaurants
- 152
- Bars
- 66
- Cafes
- 30
- Supermarkets
- 14
- Schools
- 3
- International schools
- 3
- Padel clubs
- 23
- Pharmacies
- 4
- Clinics
- 44
- Gyms
- 9
Google Places density counts 2026-07-24
Current asking market
- Total listings
- 187
- Sample used
- 187
- Median asking
- 950.000 €
- Median per m²
- 7.267 €/m²
- Average asking
- 1.829.554 €
Resales snapshot for Puerto Banús
Wider market context
- Málaga 2025 Q4
- 3.101 €/m²
- Marbella 2025 Q4
- 4.270 €/m²
"The greatest luxury isnt't the yachts. It's calling Puerto Banus home"
Local recommendations
El Txoco de Luis Salinero: Restaurante en Puerto Banús
A polished marina-side restaurant in Puerto Banús, well suited to long lunches, evening meals and the area’s see-and-be-seen atmosphere.
Arrozante
A well-regarded option near Puerto Banús offering a more refined dining choice within easy reach of the marina.
Lalala Puerto Banús
A lively waterfront restaurant that fits the sociable, walkable lifestyle at the heart of Puerto Banús.
Cafetería Dezentral | Marbella
A straightforward coffee spot in Nueva Andalucía that works well for everyday breakfasts, coffees and casual catch-ups near Puerto Banús.
Paisana Marbella - Cookhouse & Coffee
A casual cookhouse-and-coffee option near Puerto Banús that suits brunch, informal meetings and day-to-day convenience.
The American College in Spain
An international education option in Nueva Andalucía, close to Puerto Banús and relevant for buyers considering nearby schooling.
Public school José Banús
The local public primary school serving the wider Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús area.
IES Nueva Andalucía
The local public secondary school in Nueva Andalucía, serving families based around Puerto Banús.
Clínica Puerto Banús
A private clinic in Puerto Banús that offers convenient local access to healthcare for residents and holiday-home owners.
Health Center San Pedro De Alcántara
A public health centre option in nearby San Pedro de Alcántara, relevant for everyday local healthcare access from Puerto Banús.
Aloha Golf Club
One of the standout golf options in Nueva Andalucía, easily reached from Puerto Banús and closely tied to the area’s lifestyle appeal.
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
A prestigious golf choice in Nueva Andalucía that complements Puerto Banús for buyers wanting top courses nearby.
OM EQUILIBRIUM (Health & Wellness)
A compact wellness and massage destination right in Puerto Banús, suited to residents looking for spa-style treatments close to the marina.
Puerto Banus 1970. Puerto Deportivo de Lujo
The marina itself is the defining attraction of Puerto Banús, known for its yachts, luxury shopping, waterfront restaurants and constant people-watching.