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Writer's pictureAndy Baumann
Apr 2, 202111 min read

Updated: Feb 13, 2022

Discover the best Beach Clubs in Ibiza, top places to enjoy the great outoor fun Ibiza is famous for!

Beach clubs are exiting places and a "must-do" on any touristic visit to Ibiza. They have become an important part of Ibiza´s culture as they unite in one place great nature (beach, sea, sun) with vibrant entertainment (food, drinks, music).


After you arrive at the airport or at the marina, and after you put your bags down, you have to head to the beach! Many shores offer serviced sunbeds and quality eateries, sometimes with the optional massage, sports rentals, fine cocktails bars and live DJs. BCs are now great hosts, paying a lot of attention to detail. Their quality has risen and gone off the charts in the last 5 years. Keeping discerning visitors happy and impressed force the local establishments to stay on their toes. Some of the BCs here are just the best in the world!

There are still a few “authentic” and simple beaches, without any hi-tech music system and just a simple “chiringuito” eatery. Most BCs, however, have been revamped and are aglow in a sober, minimal white tone, and now ooze a relaxed vibe where everyone can chill and recharge after a long Ibicenco night.

In alphabetical order, let´s jump righ in:


 

Aiyanna is located on the South-East coast after passing Santa Eulalia and Es Canar, on the idyllic bay of Cala Nova. An oasis of feelgood and fun under a boho-chic unabashed playful luxury. There are serviced loungers and daybeds on the beach, a large restaurant with panoramic views and a 'food truck' for cocktails.

Health and wellness are the foundation of Aiyanna's values, something that is reflected in every item on her menu: organic products direct from region, healthy seasonal dishes prepared fresh. Ayianna is hosting Full Moon events, sometimes there is live music and some DJ sessions. Practical notes: parking can become a bit tricky in high season, Aiyanna is on a quality sandy beach

 

Amante is one of Ibiza’s most beautiful, high-end beach front club. Set in a private cove, this place is for those looking to relax in a luxurious, serene, country setting. Nestled in the cliff overlooking the Sol D’en Serra Bay just off Cala Llonga, Amante is surrounded by dramatic rocks and lush greenery. Contemporary, minimal design using natural materials in light colour shades, Amante is the essence of an Ibiza beach club: Great Nature, Great food, and its roots are music: the place was created in 2010 by DJ and Azuli Records boss, David Piccioni. Althought nowadays Amante does not have a focus on music.

The Mediterranean menu is modern and stylish, based on fresh local produce, rice dishes or the fresh daily fish. A perfect cocktail at the bar will compliment the food and stunning views. Serviced day beds make Amante Beach a great all-day destination. Amante was awarded “Best Beach Restaurant” a few years in a row by the White Ibiza Guide. At night, Amante is an emotional fairytale lit by candles and moonlight. Tip: a specialty at Amante is their romantic private dining experience set in a Bali Bed on the beach area, away from other diners. Practical notes: free car parking is always available, there are some stairs to walk down to the retaurant and more to go down to the beach, this is a pebble stone beach - not sand. Website: www.amanteibiza.com Location: Amante Beach Club, Sol d´En Serra near Cala Llonga


 

Beachhouse is a BoHo luxury beach club on Playa den Bossa, the most famous and largest beach of Ibiza. They claim to connect with the hippie inside of us all. Take in your beach day an be pampered on your serviced loungers and day beads.


As beachouse says "enjoy revitalising breakfasts, sun-kissed lunches and Moonlit Dinners". The menu is a modern spin of Mediterranean dishes with world inlfuences and a speciality of charcoal grill.

Beachouse organises a morning ritual: Yoga on the beach everyday at 09h30. They also created in 2021 a DJ music event series that became a favourite : the BOHO experience on Tuesdays. Practical notes: free parking is available, largest sandy beach is Ibiza


 

Sitting elegantly on the endless sands of Salinas, this is the second Beso in the Balearic Islands after a great success on Formentera. The beach club comes in Beso´s signature Boho Chic styling, a touch of understated and natural luxury.


The menu is based on the Basque and Mediterranean gastronomic tradition, Beso´s chefs use the highest quality raw material. A kitchen without additives, without fancy names. DJs keep the spirits up, and Beso holds some special events worth visiting for their good athmosphere like "Salao" , "Beso Latino" or its iconic "Celebration of the full moon". Practical notes: paying parking is available at around 5€ per day, one of Ibiza´s good sandy beaches.


 

Blue Marlin Ibiza is located on beautiful the Cala Jondal Bay, 15km away from Ibiza town. It opened in 2004 and has become a beach club institution. This very elegant lounging beach club is an international hub for stylish, discerning and jet-setting people. Blue Marlin Ibiza is truly cosmopolitan. VIPs can also access it by sea, mooring their yacht, escorted ashore by a tender shuttle. The beach crew offers a great serviced daybeds area.


The restaurant boasts a Sushi Chef and international Mediterranean menu, for lunch and dinner under pine trees.

Blue Marlin is famous for one of the best outdoor Music on the island, showcasing international DJs, a model in mastering the transition from cool daytime lounging to upbeat evening glamour. Check their website for the party programm. The beach club has its own online radio “BMI Radio”, a magazine BMI:MAG and publishes music compilations.

Tip: when Blue Marlin is fully booked or when you seek a quieter meal, they operate just next door a separate traditional Spanish eatery “Yemanja” open all year, and has been for over 30 years. Yemanja is a must for those in search of the true spirit of Ibiza.

Practical notes: free car parking is always available, this is a pebble stone beach - not sand.


 

Calabassa Beach Club - or CBBC- opened in 2012 proposingf outdoor gastronomy a few feet away from the sea. A boardwalk undulates among old trees to the restaurant.

This is a stunning location; CBBC is nestled in a corner of paradise with pristine water, we breathe the sea, pine resin and hot sand. CBBC is worth an excursion to enjoy the superior nature setting mixed with gastronomy and DJ music.

Close to the waves, CBBC offers a various daybeds from single loungers to VIP large Bali-daybeds, a quality massage parlour and 3 culinary variations: a beach bar, a cafeteria and an excellent main restaurant with tender service to yachts. In the restaurant, the fusion cuisine is refined and inventive. It offers a few “terroir” dishes like Palella or Bullit de Peix (a local fish stew with saffron and potatoes), Sushi and some surprising elaborate creations.


Tip: Also for dinner, long after the sun afionados have left the beach, CBBC is a true hedonistic Ibiza experience. Practical notes: paying car parking is always available at around 5€ per day. One of Ibiza´s top sandy beach.

 

El Chiringuito is located on the beautiful fine sand beach of Es cavallet with its pristine turquoise waters. El Chiringuito is a leader of its pack, the luxury Boho Chic Beach clubs, it is influenced by the free spirited fun vibe of its historic setting, Europe's second ever nudist beach. Delivering high quality food and great service since 2011 and recognised as such, a glamorous and sophisticated crowd as well as many locals storm the place from day one in May up to the closing in October.


Although it is a large and busy restaurant the atmosphere is relaxed and exiting at the same time, with a Dj playing house music. There are fantastic views of Formentera and Old town Dalt Vila to take in as you enjoy the mediterranean food prepared with high quality produce. Speciality on charcoal grill and paella rice dishes. At the bar you find well-crafted cocktails, original fruit juices and good wine list.

Practical notes: only vallet parking is available, one of Ibiza´s top sandy beach.


 

This pretty beach side restaurant and beach club is part of the new Seafront W Hotel opened in 2020. A Boho "Stylish meets Rustic" place with a Summer wibe that simply welcomes you in. The Kitchen is focused on local Ibizan produce, turned into dishes inspired by the Levant.

Practical notes: only vallet parking is available, on a large sandy beach.


 


Coco Beach is one of the more established, quality Beach Clubs, as it has been operating on Playa d’en Bossa, just out of Ibiza town, since 2004. Refurbished in 2014, the beachfront restaurant Jimmy’s’ presents a chic, azure blue décor with wooden flooring. The serviced beach features 120 sun loungers and Balinese daybeds right next to the sea for those who prefer to keep their feet in the sand.

The Coco Beach menu offers a wide culinary selection, ranging from Mediterranean and traditional Spanish cuisine to Oriental, plus classic German and Austrian dishes paying testament to Jimmy’s heritage as a former Michelin-starred German chef. Impeccable quality is at the epicentre. Coco Beach’s staff is also friendly and attentive.


The action doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, as diners mingle at the cocktail bar with the après-beach cocktail crowd in bikinis and flip-flops. A very relaxed atmosphere welcomes everyone, including families with kids, morning, noon and night. Coco Beach has kept a traditionnal way of having pretty loud holliday fun. Practical notes: Vallet parking is available, largest sandy beach is Ibiza

 

Cotton Beach Club is a true Ibiza beach design spot, this all-white destination reflects and plays with the deep blue hues of sea and sky. Overlooking Cala Tarida beach on the island’s southwest coast, Cotton sits on the rocks, 40 metres above sea level with breathtaking views and beach access. Services longers and daybeds are situated between the restaurant and the beach.

Cotton offers Mediterranean/Metro cuisine. Try the fideuà de foie y setas (a traditional fideuà interpreted with foie gras and mushrooms). Hailing from Norway, the owners offer an amazing black sesame crusted Norwegian salmon accompanied with cauliflower parmentier cream and oriental-style vegetables.

Cocktails and sunset lovers come from across the island to witness the Cotton’s signature spectacle as the sun melts into the Mediterranean. At night, the venue flickers with ambient candlelights, with indoor and outdoor fireplaces crackling on cooler evenings.

Practical notes: Vallet parking is available, one of Ibiza´s top sandy beach.


 

Experimental Beach is a Boho Chic cool beach bar and restaurant, perched perfectly on the seaside near Las Salinas at Cap des Falco, it offers lunch, sunset cocktails and dinner, served to you at your daybed right on the sand or on the terrace restaurant. A relaxed athmosphere, supported by DJs playing an wide range of music genres. The proximity to Ibiza City and the Airport make Experimental a valuable dinner option when staying downtown.


Experimental´s menu is a cool combination of traditional tapas dishes, light summery starters plus beach classics, with luxurious grilled meats and seafood. The restaurant prides itself on sourcing its ingredients from high quality local grocers. Tip: it is fun to try the new cocktail suggestions served up by expert mixologists. Practical notes: parking can become a bit tricky in high season so our advise is to arrive well before the sunset hour, this is a pebble stone beach - not sand.

 

Julio Lanzoni created in 1993 an amazing and relaxed beach club, now run by his son Oliver. A beautiful piece of paradise between sand dunes and cristal clear waters. Soon 30 summers of Jockey Club Ibiza! Its success is due to its concept: a happy meeting point for people from all walks of life, where nobody feels strange. Jockey Club has been able to keep the authentic essence of a “Chiringuito” - a simple beach eatery. Jockey is definitely a family friendly place. You sit on benches that are here since the 1990´s. Nowadays the restaurant service to the daybeds and a fashion boutique has been added.

The wider range mediterranean cuisine is based on slow food, plates are freshly preprared and as healthy as it gets.


Jockey Club has long tradition of being an Ibiza Music place. Since many years DJs are playing here in the later afternoon. Jockey has published many mix & complitaion albums. Today parties are of various styles mostly House and Sunset Chill, but always in great relaxed atmosphere on the beach of Salinas!

Practical notes: paying parking is available at around 5€ per day, one of Ibiza´s good sandy beaches.


 

Located along Playa d'en Bossa, Nassau has managed within the last decade to establish itself as one of the must-see "Premium Beach Clubs" in Ibiza. A glamourous setting in the higher price range.

The food is detailed and of appreciable high quality for a beach restaurant. Nassau has one of the better Sushi-Chef-Bar of the Island. All the staff is well trained, attentive and effective. A quality place.

Nassau is also Music Beach club. A prominent Dj Booth demonstrates their incline to the louder side of Ibiza. Here you can not only refresh your body and mind while you lay in one of its comfortable hammocks with a cocktail in hand, but you can dance in a glitter outfit and enjoy sessions of fresh electronic music until the sun goes down. Tip: Do not plan a meeting after Nassau, you might lose track of time. As waiters say: you know when you enter, but not when you leave... Tip: seriously, Nassau has published hundreds of music podcasts on MixCloud Practical notes: Vallet parking is available, on Ibiza´s largest sandy beach.

 

Sa Trinxa’s origin dates back to the 1970‘s when it was a little chiringuito, a simple beach eatery. It came a long way to become a landmark of the island. First, there is the beautiful environment of Salinas Beach with its cristal clear and turquoise coloured water.




Then, there is the famous Balearic Music played by various DJ legends ot this genre like "Jon Sa Trinxa" - see picture -, starting with smooth lounge and growing to more pumping house tunes. Then, there is Sa Trinxa’s simple food served by their attentive and friendly service team. Try any of the salads or the homemade lasagne.



And finally, there are the customers themselves who often see lunch at Sa Trinxa’s as an opportunity to warm up for a party. The result has been unmistakable for 45 years: big smiles everywhere. SaTrinxa has managed to stick to their traditions and keep it "roots". So finally: this is one of the best "Ibiza chiringuitos"! Please note that this beach eatery is geared towards and adult crowd, as the vibe can slip a bit on the decadent side. It is crowded, loud and the prices are OK. The experience is priceless. Practical notes: paying parking is available at around 6€ per day per car, on one of Ibiza´s good sandy beaches.


 

Half-way between San Jose and Ibiza town, on Cala Jondal cove lies the Tropicana, one of the traditional spanish-styled beach clubs. With a friendly atmosphere, it offers serviced daybeds in the sand and boat tender service - the staff will deliver your order to your boat or bring you to the beach club. After 25 years of hard family work, the next generation took the reins of Tropicana in 2015 with the goal of continuing the legacy of quality and simplicity.



The kitchen serves a varied selection from traditional Spanish cuisine and Ibizan seafood to Mediterranean and International cuisine, as well as simpler dishes, such as pasta or salads.


Try a starter that is as delicious as it is beautiful, foie on an apple tarte tatin -see picture- or the house speciality sea bass slow-cooked in salt crust with roasted vegetables. Tip: evenings are quieter here, so Tropicana could be your perfect spot for a romantic seaside dinner under the stars before having a drink at the club next door. Practical notes: free car parking is always available, this is a pebble stone beach mixed with patches of sand.

 

KEY TAKEAWAY Beach clubs are a NOT-TO-BE-MISSED experinced in Ibiza, even when you are in a short stay, as they are a foundation of any blissful white island experince. Enjoy Ibiza!

4 Comments

Guest
Jan 23, 2022

magnifiques photos ca donne envie de découvrir tous ces clubs de plage...Merci beaucoup pour ton blog

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Guest
Dec 30, 2021

Bel article! merci 👍🏼

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Guest
Dec 30, 2021

Super! I will book a flight to Ibiza 🐬

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Guest
Dec 30, 2021

Thanks, this is great article, top recommnendations backed by nice pics! I wll try some of these. 🍽️ 🔥

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