Beach clubs, beach bars & Sunday parties
The coast from Estepona to Marbella is lined with sophisticated beach clubs — daytime pools transitioning into long lunches and sundowner DJ sets. Sunday is the signature day on this stretch; many venues run Sunday rituals from late spring through October.
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NAO Pool Club
A tropical pool club tucked into Nueva Andalucía minutes from Puerto Banús, NAO surrounds two pools with lush gardens, Balinese day beds and an open terrace. Daily DJ sets, sushi and grilled sharing plates set a hedonistic but stylish tone. Its hippie-chic dress code and largely adult crowd make it a draw for groups and couples.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
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Dune Beach Marbella – Natural Elegance on the Sand
Created by the team behind Ocean Club, Dune sits among the protected dunes of El Rosario east of Marbella, with a boho-chic look of blond timber pergolas, cactus and sub-tropical planting. The kitchen explores Eastern Mediterranean flavours across lunch and drinks by the sea. Calmer and more design-led than its sibling, it suits couples and groups seeking natural elegance.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
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Playa Padre
A bohemian-chic beach club on the sand east of Marbella, Playa Padre is known for its photogenic, palm-shaded design and a kitchen blending Mediterranean and Mexican flavours, from gourmet tacos to ceviches. International DJs and deep-house Sundays give it a festive, cosmopolitan energy. A strong pick for groups and couples who want music with their day on the beach.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
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La Plage Casanis
Created by the Casanis group, this refined beach club sits on the sands of El Rosario in Elviria, just east of Marbella. Beachfront sunbeds, Balinese beds and a VIP lounge frame fresh Mediterranean cooking with international touches, with DJs scoring long lunches and sunset cocktails. The blend of relaxed beach and elevated dining suits couples and groups.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Mogli The Key
A three-in-one venue in Nueva Andalucía near Puerto Banús, Mogli works as a pool club by day and a restaurant and nightclub after dark. Private cabanas and a pool give way to live DJs, VIP tables and a polished party crowd, with Mediterranean and international cooking throughout. Best for groups who want to move from sunbeds to dancing in one place.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Nido Estepona
Nido sits right on the beach at Estepona, a contemporary club and restaurant with two pools, sea-view terraces and a Mediterranean kitchen built on local produce, from paella to octopus and lighter plates. A shallow family pool and a deeper DJ-led pool give it range. The elegant, easy rhythm suits couples and families seeking a calmer beach day.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
COYA Club Marbella
The late-night counterpart to the celebrated Peruvian restaurant at Puente Romano, COYA Club pairs vibrant Pisco-led cocktails and signature Latin dishes with resident DJs and live performance. The mood is glamorous and high-energy, drawing a stylish crowd for dinner that drifts into dancing. Best for couples and groups who want one address for the whole evening.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Luuma
On the white sand of El Rosario east of Marbella, Luuma is a design-led beach restaurant inspired by the Galápagos and Easter Island. The kitchen specialises in fresh, healthy Mediterranean cooking with strong organic and vegan options, from bowls to grilled seafood. Notably dog-friendly with its own canine menu, it suits couples and families wanting style over party.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Oyana Beach Marbella
From the Luuma family, Oyana sits directly on the sand in Las Chapas, combining elegant beachfront dining with comfortable beds and a relaxed bar. Daily live shows, acoustic duos, sunset DJs and sax-laced house bring energy without tipping into a full party club. Stylish and atmospheric, it works for couples and groups across a long day by the sea.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
NOSSO Summer Club Marbella
A beach club on the golden sand east of Marbella, NOSSO pairs Mediterranean cooking and sea views with a lively, music-led atmosphere and live DJ sessions. Salads, paellas and grilled fish anchor long lunches that ease into sunset. Open daily and welcoming to children and dogs, it suits families, couples and groups alike.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Estepona
Sublim Beach Club
Chic beachfront club for long lunches, pool days and weekend parties.
Beachfront · Pool · Party
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Sabine Marbella
An Ibiza-inflected beach restaurant on Marbella's eastern shore, set on the former site of a long-standing chiringuito. The kitchen leans into contemporary Mediterranean cooking built on fresh fish, seafood and rice dishes, while DJs and a Sunday vinyl session keep the mood relaxed. A stylish spot for sunny afternoons by the sea.
Dining · Design · Lively
Marbella
Ocean Club Marbella
One of Europe's largest beach clubs, Ocean Club spreads across the sand near Puerto Banús around a vast saltwater pool ringed with white sunbeds. It is best known for its legendary Sunday champagne spray parties, a fixture of the Marbella summer, alongside fresh Mediterranean dining. A high-energy address for groups celebrating in style.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
La Cabane Marbella
Set on the sand at Los Monteros east of Marbella, La Cabane is a long-standing club recently reimagined under the Dolce & Gabbana banner in its signature blue-and-white pattern. Designer sunbeds, Balinese beds and a resident DJ meet a kitchen guided by chef Dani García. Polished and stylish, it suits couples and groups after refined glamour by the sea.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Siroko Beach
Seafront beach club with daytime pool parties and sunset DJ sets.
Beachfront · Pool · Sunset
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Cà Maréin
New beachfront restaurant and beach club by Fortune Family Group, with Italian-Mediterranean cooking by chef Emanuele Pollini and loungers just above the shoreline.
Beachfront · Dining · Sunset
Estepona
Laguna Beach
Relaxed beach club on the Estepona shore for pool days, cocktails and sunset sets.
Beachfront · Pool · Sunset
Marbella
Barbillón
Set on the seafront at Guadalmina Baja near San Pedro, Barbillón brings together a bar-restaurant, pool area and beach across a large Mediterranean-styled estate. The kitchen leans on local produce in a setting that is polished yet unhurried, working from lunch through to evening drinks. A versatile alternative to the Golden Mile that suits families, couples and groups.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Nikki Beach Marbella
One of the coast's most famous luxury beach clubs, Nikki Beach occupies a large beachfront estate at Elviria, recognisable by its signature white décor, beach beds and pool terrace. A globally inspired menu of seafood, sushi and sharing plates fuels long lunches that turn into spirited weekend parties. A glamorous choice for groups and couples.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Marbella
Mistral Beach
An easygoing beach club on Playa del Rodeíto beside Puerto Banús, Mistral pairs sunbeds and Balinese beds on the sand with a white-and-blue palette and a lively daytime mood. The kitchen keeps things casual with fresh Mediterranean cooking, seafood, paellas and well-dressed cocktails. Its location makes it an easy beach day before an evening in Banús.
Pool · Sunset · Drinks
Nueva Andalucía
Kova Beach Club
Contemporary beach club near Puerto Banús with Mediterranean dining and music by the water.
Beachfront · Dining · Pool
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