Beach Club - Pelikano Unusual Club sits right on the beach in El Puig de Santa Maria, about 15 minutes north of Valencia city. It's part beach club, part restaurant, part late-night venue, and it leans hard into all three.
It's the main pick in our guide to beach clubs in El Puig de Santa Maria, which also covers where to stay.
The pool is the centrepiece. Premium sunbeds line the deck and DJs run through the week. Things pick up properly from Wednesday, when the place stays open until 2:30am. It's a genuine late-night option for the Valencia coast, not just a daytime sunbed spot.
Paella is what people keep coming back for. It's made to order, Valencian style, and regulars say it's some of the best in the region. You can order ahead and collect at an agreed time, which works well for groups. Rice dishes and cuttlefish are also popular.
The place opens at noon every day. Monday and Tuesday it wraps up at 10pm. Wednesday through Sunday it runs until 2:30am. Parking is on site, the entrance is wheelchair accessible, and you can book the space for private events. Prices are at the €€ level.
Rated 4.1 from 537 reviews. Most guests are enthusiastic, but a noticeable chunk of one-star ratings suggests things can go wrong on busy nights. Worth knowing before you book a table on a Saturday.
Our picks for a night in El Puig de Santa Maria:
- Closest to Puig BeachHotel El Puig
- 20 minutes south in Valencia cityHotel Meliá Valencia
- Mid-range stay near the Cercanías lineHotel Sidi Saler
- Budget option with easy beach accessHostal Rosaleda
Food & Drinks at Beach Club - Pelikano Unusual Club
Paella is the signature. It's Valencian, made to order, and guests consistently single it out as the reason they return. The kitchen uses quality ingredients and doesn't skimp on vegetables. You can sit down to eat or pre-order for collection.
Beyond paella, rice dishes and cuttlefish are the other food highlights. The venue sits in the Fine Dining category, though at €€ pricing it's not a bank-breaker. Cocktails are popular at the bar, and the drinks scene picks up properly as the evening runs on.
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