Life’s a Beach

The beach is more than a strip of golden sand on the Costa del Sol – it’s a way of life. With hundreds
of fashionable beach clubs, traditional beach restaurants (or chiringuitos) and informal beach bars ,
you are certain to find the perfect place, whether you want to relax on a shady sunbed or party by
the pool!

MC Beach

The beach bar at the iconic Marbella Club Hotel is easily one of the most famous on the coast.
Everyone who is anyone in Marbella, from princes to pop stars, tycoons to trendsetters have
enjoyed the jet set vibe by the pool at the MC Beach. The thatched roof takes its inspiration from
Marbella Club founder Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe’s beloved Mexico. The outstanding food and
subtle service means the MC Club continues to be a Marbella Classic

Nikki Beach
Celebrating its 20 th anniversary in Marbella this summer, the hugely successful Nikki Beach, close to
the Hotel Don Carlos, continues to be one of the international brand’s standout locations. It is easy
to see why. With a stunning setting, a glamourous and discreetly wealthy clientele, superb
atmosphere and renowned food (the sushi is world famous) Nikki Beach Marbella is the preferred
destination for the sophisticated party crowd.

Ocean Club
The party central beach club for Puerto Banus, Ocean Club is the place to go if you want to spot any
visiting football stars, television actors and more influencers and Insta models than your Social
Media feed can handle. Although the champagne spray parties that defined “OC” in the noughties
are no more, the beach club, with its huge pool, is still the place to go if you are in the mood to
party!

La Sala by the Sea
A short walk from the frenetic action of Ocean Club, La Sala by the Sea established the concept of
the Boutique Beach Club in Marbella. Small but perfectly formed, a day at La Sala by the Sea is like
being invited to a very cool friend’s private pool party. The vibe is usually relaxed as guests enjoy the
Thai inspired cuisine, but as the afternoon wears on, the DJ and live musicians get everyone up and
dancing!

Playa Padre
A relative newcomer to Marbella’s beach scene, Playa Padre counted Baywatch babe Pamela
Anderson as one of its first guests. The venue has become a firm favourite with a cool cosmopolitan
crowd, who flock to the packed DJ sessions. If you want your day on the beach to turn into a night to
remember, best head to Playa Padre.

Sonora Beach
Sonora prides itself on being “environmentally funky” and it is an ethos that it has maintained since
it first opened as little more than a beach shack with a friendly and funky laid back vibe. Sonora
moved to larger premises a few years ago, but still maintains its singular style. Expect live music and
DJs as locals and a few lucky visitors enjoy the beach that is the “best kept secret that everyone
knows”.

Victor’s Beach
A Marbella institution, Victor’s Beach has been a firm favourite since it opened in the 70s. A friendly
atmosphere means that all ages are welcome here and, like Sonora, Victor’s is massively popular
with local residents. It is also the place to chill out with a cold drink and some chilled sounds as you
toast another superb Marbella sunset.

Mistral Beach
If you want to feel the sand between your toes as you enjoy superb food, a visit to Mistral Beach is a
must. While the setting, with tables in the shade of the palms, might be laid back, the food and the
service is supremely professional. Mistral serves outstanding spare ribs and one of the best crème
brulee that you are ever lightly to taste on the beach!