The back story
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The back story
Iron, sugar and golf: how Nueva Andalucía was made, the back story
From a 19th-century ironworks and sugar colony to the golf valley of the Costa del Sol.
Neighbourhood guide · behind Puerto Banús
Nueva Andalucía and the Golf Valley: Our Favourites
Nueva Andalucía, the golf valley behind Puerto Banús: Los Naranjos, Las Brisas, Aloha and La Quinta, the Lago de las Tortugas, pool clubs, neighbourhood restaurants and resort hotels.
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What to see
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A turtle lake from 1890
Lago de las Tortugas
A small reservoir of 1890 in Nueva Andalucía, now a quiet lake known for its native terrapins.
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A second dog beach
Playa de Ventura del Mar
A semi-urban beach of dark sand at the western end of Nueva Andalucía beach, with a dog area.
Calle La SaletaExplore View on map
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Yachts, supercars and boutiques
Puerto Banús
The glamorous marina built by José Banús and opened in 1970, lined with yachts, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Puerto José Banús, 29660 MarbellaExplore View on map
Golf
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Visitors welcome
Los Naranjos Golf Club
A Robert Trent Jones Sr. course in Nueva Andalucía’s “Golf Valley”, open to visitors.
Plaza Cibeles s/n, Nueva AndalucíaExplore View on map
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Private: members and guests
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas
A private members’ club in Nueva Andalucía, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Calle Londres s/n, Nueva AndalucíaExplore View on map
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Private: members and guests
Aloha Golf Club
A private members’ club in Nueva Andalucía’s Golf Valley.
Urbanización Aloha Golf s/n, Nueva AndalucíaExplore View on map
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At the Westin La Quinta
La Quinta Golf
The golf at the Westin La Quinta resort, above Nueva Andalucía.
Avenida Tomás Pascual 22, Urbanización La QuintaExplore View on map
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A shorter course by Puerto Banús
Banús Executive Golf
A redesigned executive course in Nueva Andalucía with a new practice range and a restaurant.
Camino del Ángel s/nExplore View on map
Where to eat
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A local favourite since 2002
Aloha Grill
A Nueva Andalucía grill restaurant serving simple, bold-flavoured dishes since 2002.
Avenida del Prado 3Explore View on map
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From kiosk to restaurant
Top Thai
A Thai restaurant in Centro Plaza that began as a small kiosk in 2006.
Avenida de Manolete 1, Centro PlazaExplore View on map
Where to drink
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Pool club
Naô Pool Club
A pool club with day beds, music and the La Mesâ restaurant, near Puerto Banús.
Calle Los TilosExplore View on map
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Shows on the terrace
NOMAD Marbella
A terrace venue on Avenida del Prado in Nueva Andalucía, with shows.
Avenida del Prado 10Explore View on map
Shopping
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Behind the port
Centro Plaza
A shopping and dining square in Nueva Andalucía, just behind Puerto Banús.
Avenida de Manolete 1Explore View on map
Where to stay
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14 hectares of gardens
Club Med Magna Marbella
A Club Med resort set in 14 hectares of terraced gardens, with a Zen pool, water park, padel and spa.
Calle Padre Paco Ostos, Trapiche s/nExplore View on map
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Golf and spa in the hills
The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa
A golf resort with a spa above Nueva Andalucía, a short drive from Puerto Banús.
Urbanización La Quinta Golf, Nueva AndalucíaExplore View on map
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Music-themed
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella
A large music-themed resort hotel in Nueva Andalucía, with pools and family offerings, near Puerto Banús.
Urbanización Nueva Andalucía s/n, 29660 MarbellaExplore View on map
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On the beach by Puerto Banús
Gran Hotel Guadalpín Banús
A five-star hotel on the beach, a few minutes’ walk from the yachts, boutiques and nightlife of Puerto Banús.
Calle Edgar Neville s/nExplore View on map
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