Spain has a party capital in the sun-kissed shape of Puerto Banus on the outskirts of Marbella.

It's a millionaires' playground and, while there, I mingled with celebs who love being in the public eye, including Jordan, Kerry Katona and Corrie star Ryan Thomas.

The stars of TV reality show The Only Way Is Essex made sure everybody knew they were heading "sarf" too by telling fans that they weren't eating "carbs before Marbs".

During the 45-minute journey from Malaga airport, I passed signs for historic Ronda and pretty, sleepy resorts in the Andalucian hills.

In comparison, Puerto Banus is always wide awake. It consists of a marina which is home to yachts worth millions that even Chelsea boss Roman Abramovich would be proud of.

Parked overlooking the water are rows of super expensive cars which would have footballers dribbling with excitement.

Then there is a strip of bars and restaurants - and designer shops including Chloe, Missoni and Dior - where the rich and famous can be spotted.

If you are on a budget, then save up first before stepping foot in Puerto Banus. There are no tapas bars for a cheap meal here and even a salad will set you back at least £12.

But what you can get here is a lot of fun and partying - day and night.

I heard a whisper that Jordan had arrived with her toyboy Leandro Penna so headed to celeb hangout Ocean Club (oceanclub.es).

Partygoers amble round the day club with champagne bottles in their hands and then relax - with full make-up and freshly blow-dried hair - on large leather beds overlooking a central pool.

The Ocean Club's champagne parties are legendary. Expect to pay £200 per couple for a bed and a bottle to spray over your friends.

People-watching from the exclusive restaurant or drinking at the bar is a much cheaper option.

After a mini siesta the real action in Puerto Banus begins shortly after midnight at Pangea (www.pangea-club.com).

You need to dig deep again with the entry fee costing £10 and a gin and tonic setting you back nearly £15.

But it is worth every penny. This rooftop club has spectacular views over the port and a relaxed atmosphere. It is the perfect place to chill out and dance.

Going to bed before 5am is unrealistic if you want the full experience and most clubbers head to nearby nightspot Tibu (tibubanus.com). This has an open-air terrace too but is for mainstream clubbing and has a VIP area where I spotted footballers and TV stars galore.

The perfect place to people-watch is at the famous Sinatra's Bar, where most holidaymakers flock. It stands on the corner of the port and drinkers spill out on to the street while the rich - and often famous - drive past in their Ferraris, Porsches, Bentleys and Aston Martins.

But to get a glimpse of a celebrity you don't always have to stay in the port.

La Sala restaurant and bar in Nueva Andalucia, just five minutes away, is a fantastic place for an early evening drink and live music.

I was thrilled to see Jordan and her boyfriend having dinner there - and I am sure I spotted her eating carbs!

Despite wanting a party-filled holiday I was pleased that I'd booked a hotel a ten-minute taxi ride out of Puerto Banus.

Arriving at the Hotel Melia La Quinta Golf and Spa was a truly relaxing experience, and receptionist Juan - one of the few Spanish people I met during my holiday - made check-in a breeze.

The beautiful hotel is flanked by rugged mountains and gorgeous scenery, and is perfect for recuperating after a heavy night.

Each room has a private balcony and the hotel has a range of restaurants where you can actually get to eat Spanish tapas. You could spend a whole week here relaxing by the pool without ever going into the port.

But then what would be the point of heading to the Costa del Sol's glitziest resort and missing out on all the fun?