Beach club FAQ
Beach clubs, answered
The questions people ask most before a beach day. Each answer uses real prices, rules and ratings from the clubs we cover.
Beach club basics
How beach clubs work, what you pay and the rules at the door.
- What is a beach club?Sunbeds, table service, a restaurant and usually music, paid for by the day.Read the answer
- How much does a beach club cost?From €15 a sunbed in Sicily to €220 for a front-row bed in Saint-Tropez.Read the answer
- What is a minimum spend at a beach club?You agree to spend a set amount on food and drinks instead of paying for the bed.Read the answer
- Do you need to book a beach club?In July, August and at weekends, yes. Midweek, walk-ins usually work.Read the answer
- When are beach clubs open?In Europe, April or May to October. In Bali and Mexico, all year.Read the answer
- What do you wear to a beach club?Swimwear and a cover-up by day, a shirt or dress for the table.Read the answer
- Are beach clubs adults only?Most aren't, but some set age limits for the pool or the evening.Read the answer
- What are Spanish beach bars called?A chiringuito: a simple bar or restaurant right on the sand.Read the answer
The famous ones
The best-known, biggest and priciest beach clubs, ranked by what guests say.
- What is the most famous beach club?By name and history, Club 55 in Saint-Tropez. By numbers, Finns in Bali.Read the answer
- What are the best beach clubs in the world?Ranked by guest reviews, Bali takes the top spots, led by Finns.Read the answer
- What is the largest beach club in the world?Finns and Atlas in Canggu, Bali, both claim the title.Read the answer
- What is the most expensive beach club?Forte dei Marmi, where a day tent costs up to €1,200.Read the answer
- What are the best beach clubs in Europe?The most-reviewed clubs in Spain, Greece, Italy and France.Read the answer
By destination
The questions people ask about specific places.
- What are the most popular beach clubs in Spain?Ibiza, Marbella, Mallorca and Barcelona, led by Papagayo and Tibu-Ron.Read the answer
- What is the best beach club in Barcelona?Tibu-Ron for food and value, Bastian for a pool in the city.Read the answer
- What is the best beach club in Málaga?La Caleta for food, La Palapa for cocktails, Banana's on a budget.Read the answer
- What is the most famous beach club in Marbella?Nikki Beach, with Ocean Club the other established party name.Read the answer
- Are there any party beach clubs on Mallorca?Yes: Magaluf, Portals Nous and Platja de Palma lead the party scene.Read the answer
- Is Gran Folies Beach Club worth it?For the clifftop pool and setting, yes. Expect €60 to €100 a head.Read the answer
- Are there any beach clubs in Puerto del Carmen?Yes: Long Beach Club, with DJ sets until 01:00 at weekends.Read the answer
- What is the best beach club in Greece?Bolivar for scale, Ethnik for ratings, Corfu and Mykonos for the islands.Read the answer
- What is the most famous beach club in Bali?Finns is the biggest name, Potato Head the original.Read the answer
- Is Bali good for nightlife?Yes, in pockets: Uluwatu's cliff clubs, Canggu and Seminyak.Read the answer
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