What could be better than a wonderful beach? A great beach club, of course. It’s a place where you can soak up the sunshine, sip cold rosé from bottomless bottles, and listen to the hypnotic beats of some of the world’s best DJs alongside Michelin-worthy dishes. But with new clubs opening every year, it can be difficult to know where to focus your attention.
Here are our picks of the most popular European beach clubs to see and see this season – both old and new.
Scorpions, Bodrum, Türkiye
Bodrum suddenly entered our list of places to visit. In addition to the opening of the new MAXX Royal Resort this summer, the first Turkish branch of Mykonos beach club favorite Scorpios is also opening. Just like the Greek original, it will focus not only on eating, socializing and great music, but also on health. Expect a unique Ritual Space designed to bring people together in ‘transcendental’ experiences that combine things like art, dance and mindfulness.
scorpions.com
Lucia Cannes, France
From the minds behind the iconic Nikki Beach brand comes this new restaurant and ‘Bain de Soleil’ spot on Cannes’ palm-lined La Croisette beach. Come for the tuna crudo à la Niçoise or the runner bean and asparagus salad served in the maximalist space. Stay on the full-service beach loungers where you can relax in the afternoons with an iced bottle of Provence rosé.
luciacannes.com
Peligoni Club, Zakynthos, Greece
Family-friendly Peligoni has been operating since 1989 and has a lot to show for it: from tennis courts to canoes, spa treatment rooms to villas, there are plenty of facilities. Access is sold as a weekly membership; This provides a community-like feel where faces become familiar and new friendships are likely formed. For additional activities, visit during half term or during one of the regular Guest Chef Series or PACE Wellness Weeks.
peligoni.com
Dune, Marbella
Opening in late summer 2023, nestled among the wide stretches of white sand in El Rosario, this new club comes with a flashy boho vibe. Views open out to the sparkling sea, and large tables suitable for groups are filled with an array of colorful dishes: tiger prawn tacos with mango and red onion, or burrata with tomato, orange and mint. Sit back and let lunch turn into dinner.
dunebeachmarbella.com
Yellow Fish, Ibiza
Ibiza is one of the world capitals of beach clubs. And with the addition of this new spot at the W Ibiza hotel in Santa Eulalia, the scene just got a little more diverse. Bottle-service lounge chairs are reserved exclusively for hotel guests, who can order from a special sangria menu whenever they want (this is Spain, after all). Meanwhile, live DJs do their thing until sunset time and beyond.
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NAMMOS, Cannes, France
The flamboyant NAMMOS from Mykonos is a place where corks pop on soda bottles starting in the afternoon. This May, a new branch lined with tamarisks and palm trees overlooking the Esterel and Lérins Islands opens its doors in Cannes. It’s well-located: in Palm Beach, a renovated 1920s destination that will also be home to the Riviera’s first waterfront saltwater pool, a private members’ club, and the first Zuma restaurant in France.
nammos.com
Cone Club, Sardinia, Italy
Whether you come from the rolling hills of north-east Sardinia or from the private dock on your own yacht, the two-year-old Cone Club is a delightful hideaway that combines daytime active water sports or simple relaxation time with after-dark hedonism. . Sunset time is a big draw, so arrive early to grab a great spot with your margarita and get ready for a hot sunset show.
cone-club.com
Byblos Beach Ramatuelle, St Tropez, France
The beachfront extension of Byblos, one of St Tropez’s most exclusive hotels – where Mick Jagger held his wedding to Bianca in 1971 – this club attracts a sophisticated atmosphere on the Pampelonne beach thanks to its first-class service. Long lazy lunches are made with locally sourced farm-to-fork produce, but if you’re looking for a change of scenery when hunger strikes, Le Club 55, one of the area’s most legendary restaurants, is also just around the corner.
byblos-beach.com
Amante, Ibiza, Spain
Perched on a rocky cliff on the south coast of Ibiza, on golden sands lapped by turquoise waves, Amante has one of the most spectacular settings of any beach club. While the food is equally swoon-worthy; Choose from a lunch of monkfish with shrimp croquettes, coconut white gazpacho, or goat cheese and tomato tart with shishholi.
amanteibiza.com
La Cabane, Marbella, Spain
Lavishly decked out in blue and white Dolce & Gabbana prints and featuring food designed by Michelin-winning chef Dani García, the recently opened La Cabane doesn’t do things by halves. Life revolves around the glassy pool, where designer cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas are accompanied by DJ sessions and shows. Don’t miss the on-site patisserie, Dolci Room, which offers gorgeously prepared desserts and confections.
lacabanemarbella.com
Hula Hula, Hvar, Croatia
Croatia’s Hvar island turns into a party center during the summer months, and beach clubs like Hula Hula are no exception. When golden hour arrives, join the buzz of the crowd by sipping fruity cocktails on the rocky beach lined with sun loungers as the sun sets over the horizon. Or come for the day, enjoy chilled music and make the most of the outdoor massage pavilion.
hulahulahvar.com
La Guérite, Cannes
Old but beautiful, La Guérite has been offering the magic and special atmosphere of the Mediterranean since 1902 on the Riviera island of Sainte-Marguerite near Cannes. Arrive by shuttle boat from Canto Port; You’re not planning to rock out on your own yacht like many high-profile guests do. Order lemon fish dishes from chef Yiannis Kioroglou before napping on the umbrella-lined beach.
restaurantlaguerite.com
JackieO’, Mykonos, Greece
JackieO’ Beach Club has been helping people live a luxurious life on Super Paradise Beach for 10 years, welcoming everyone from fun-loving families to couples from morning until midnight. And it’s especially loved by the vacationing LGBTQ+ community. The 7pm drag queen show around the pool, which attracts queens from the US, UK and elsewhere, is local legend.
jackieomykonos.com
Conca del Sogno, Amalfi, Italy
The stylish Amalfi Coast is home to some enviable hideaways, but those in the know are drawn to Conca del Sogno again and again. With a privileged location between Sorrento and Positano, this hotel is perfect for delicious seafood lunches and world-class viewing. On sunny days, the views of the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea, surrounded by cliffs, are spectacular.
concadelsogno.it
Hotel Tresanton Beach Club, Cornwall
A gorgeous beach club in the UK? Be sure. In the stylish Cornish yacht town of St Mawes, Polizzi Collection favorite Hotel Tresanton brings the Mediterranean to England with its multi-tiered terraces, striped parasols and tidy sun loungers. You can head straight into the waters for a dip or enjoy fresh juices and snacks like grilled shrimp with aioli. Keep your fingers crossed for the sun.
thepolizzicollection.com
The EDITION Bodrum, Türkiye
With weekly beach parties, headlining DJs and the chic style that EDITION hotels are known for, this scene-packed club has everything you could want in a sunny party spot. Located right on Bodrum’s white sandy beach, the resort also has a magnificent infinity pool overlooking the photogenic curve of the bay. You don’t have to stay at the hotel to visit, but if you do you can get early access from 10am. This is the perfect time for a bellini celebration holiday, don’t you think?
editionhotels.com