Buddha Beach | Boutique Chic on the Beach at Nueva Andalucia

Just launched this summer and only open a few weeks now is the new Buddha Beach, “Marbella’s first boutique beach club”, located in the former Moosh-Moosh beach club on the beach, close to Puerto Banus.

Buddha Beach is a small beach club which includes two champagne and cocktail bars, a comfortable al fresco restaurant, swimming pool, boutique and sunbeds right on the beach. There's also a rock pool jacuzzi - an area that can be hired by groups for an indulgent - and cool - day at the beach. The club is attractively designed in an Asian style, with serene looking Buddhas, wooden decking and teak beach beds and cabañas around the pool and beach. The venue's atmosphere is more chilled out than full-on party, champagne spraying holiday time.

Open just for lunches, the menu has an East meets West theme and includes such delights as Sushi, Chicken Satay skewers and Thai Green Curry plus serves succulent seafood platters and great looking salads.

At weekends the volume and the tempo are cranked up with regular party nights planned from the likes of Kinki Malinki and Miss Moneypenny, as well as Cuban extravaganzas with live salsa, it looks like Buddha Beach will be a fun venue close to Cumbres del Rodeo. Large plasma screen TVs are there for sporting events.

Buddha Beach is easily reached on foot from the Nueva Andalucia Roundabout. Park your car up and then walk under the underpass and take the turnoff with the barrier, then walk for 5 mins to the bottom of the road where you will see a entry way to the club. Closer parking is difficult and access may be limited by the barrier. Alternately, walk from the beach at Puerto Banus heading west, past Ocean Club.

Buddha Beach, Urb. Villa Marina, Nueva Andalucia. Tel: 952 813 882. http://www.buddhabeachbanus.com/

Fine Dining in La Campana | A Favourite Destination for Menu del Dia's

La Campana - a local village in Marbella's Nueva Andalucia district - and its main road Avenida Miguel de Cervantes - is becoming a foody favourite with a bunch of popular restaurants offering great value Menu del Dia's ranging in price from around EUR10.00 to EUR25.00 (both lunch times and for some restaurants at night too). Best of all, you feel like you've chanced upon one of Marbella's hidden secrets, dining like a local and not just a tourist.

Starting at the top of the hill is the popular French restaurant, Le Chateaubriant - who were so successful they moved from a smaller restaurant (now Il Ristorante) to larger premises on the roundabout - formerly Ruby's bar. Telephone 952 90 50 21.

Going down the hill on the right is Las Delices, a modest Italian eatery with a good value Menu del Dia, next door Il Ristorante (fomerly Le Chateaubriant), which is always booked out by 12 noon lunch time - so make sure you book in advance - Telephone 951 319 554. Next door to Il Ristorante is Restaurante La Campana , I expect a restaurant which has been around for a long time, serving quality Spanish food. (Telephone 952 814 041)

Il Ristorante, as featured in the Costa News, is run by Renee Conrad, whose cuisine has caused a sensation in his native Germany. At the restaurant Facile (he/or they) were awarded two Michelin Stars in a short period. You can imagine his restaurante in La Campana is very popular and booking is highly recommended. They're open Tuesday to Friday, 1-3pm and 8-12pm and Saturday evening 8-12pm. Telephone 951 319 554.

Opposite Il Ristorante is La Masia, again with a great lunch time Menu del Dia. The emphasis is on Mediterranean style cuisine with Paellas, Gallician fine meats and locally caught fish, all at good value. Since opening in February 2008, owners Stefan & Gregorio have quickly built a loyal following, so booking recommended. Telephone 952 907 309

Walk further down the hill and take a left at the Carniceria and you'll find Los Farolillos Restaurant, which is a favourite with expats and Spanish alike, casual, no fuss dining. Telephone 952 818 041.

Fine Dining in La Campana | A Favourite Destination for Menu del Dia's

La Campana - a local village in Marbella's Nueva Andalucia district - and its main road Avenida Miguel de Cervantes - is becoming a foody favourite with a bunch of popular restaurants offering great value Menu del Dia's ranging in price from around EUR10.00 to EUR25.00 (both lunch times and for some restaurants at night too). Best of all, you feel like you've chanced upon one of Marbella's hidden secrets, dining like a local and not just a tourist.

Starting at the top of the hill is the popular French restaurant, Le Chateaubriant - who were so successful they moved from a smaller restaurant (now Il Ristorante) to larger premises on the roundabout - formerly Ruby's bar. Telephone 952 90 50 21.

Going down the hill on the right is Las Delices, a modest Italian eatery with a good value Menu del Dia, next door Il Ristorante (fomerly Le Chateaubriant), which is always booked out by 12 noon lunch time - so make sure you book in advance - Telephone 951 319 554. Next door to Il Ristorante is Restaurante La Campana , I expect a restaurant which has been around for a long time, serving quality Spanish food. (Telephone 952 814 041)

Il Ristorante, as featured in the Costa News, is run by Renee Conrad, whose cuisine has caused a sensation in his native Germany. At the restaurant Facile (he/or they) were awarded two Michelin Stars in a short period. You can imagine his restaurante in La Campana is very popular and booking is highly recommended. They're open Tuesday to Friday, 1-3pm and 8-12pm and Saturday evening 8-12pm. Telephone 951 319 554.

Opposite Il Ristorante is La Masia, again with a great lunch time Menu del Dia. The emphasis is on Mediterranean style cuisine with Paellas, Gallician fine meats and locally caught fish, all at good value. Since opening in February 2008, owners Stefan & Gregorio have quickly built a loyal following, so booking recommended. Telephone 952 907 309

Walk further down the hill and take a left at the Carniceria and you'll find Los Farolillos Restaurant, which is a favourite with expats and Spanish alike, casual, no fuss dining. Telephone 952 818 041.

Fine Dining in La Campana | A Favourite Destination for Menu del Dia's

La Campana - a local village in Marbella's Nueva Andalucia district - and its main road Avenida Miguel de Cervantes - is becoming a foody favourite with a bunch of popular restaurants offering great value Menu del Dia's ranging in price from around EUR10.00 to EUR25.00 (both lunch times and for some restaurants at night too). Best of all, you feel like you've chanced upon one of Marbella's hidden secrets, dining like a local and not just a tourist.

Starting at the top of the hill is the popular French restaurant, Le Chateaubriant - who were so successful they moved from a smaller restaurant (now Il Ristorante) to larger premises on the roundabout - formerly Ruby's bar. Telephone 952 90 50 21.

Going down the hill on the right is Las Delices, a modest Italian eatery with a good value Menu del Dia, next door Il Ristorante (fomerly Le Chateaubriant), which is always booked out by 12 noon lunch time - so make sure you book in advance - Telephone 951 319 554. Next door to Il Ristorante is Restaurante La Campana , I expect a restaurant which has been around for a long time, serving quality Spanish food. (Telephone 952 814 041)

Il Ristorante, as featured in the Costa News, is run by Renee Conrad, whose cuisine has caused a sensation in his native Germany. At the restaurant Facile (he/or they) were awarded two Michelin Stars in a short period. You can imagine his restaurante in La Campana is very popular and booking is highly recommended. They're open Tuesday to Friday, 1-3pm and 8-12pm and Saturday evening 8-12pm. Telephone 951 319 554.

Opposite Il Ristorante is La Masia, again with a great lunch time Menu del Dia. The emphasis is on Mediterranean style cuisine with Paellas, Gallician fine meats and locally caught fish, all at good value. Since opening in February 2008, owners Stefan & Gregorio have quickly built a loyal following, so booking recommended. Telephone 952 907 309

Walk further down the hill and take a left at the Carniceria and you'll find Los Farolillos Restaurant, which is a favourite with expats and Spanish alike, casual, no fuss dining. Telephone 952 818 041.