The 10 best beach clubs in Mallorca

Sipping cocktails, chilling out on lounge furniture, enjoying live music and listening to the sound of the waves while enjoying a sundowner - Mallorca's beach clubs are synonymous with a chilled and luxurious lifestyle which attracts an international audience. Here is a list of some of the best and coolest beach clubs on the island with an extravagant yet sophisticated ambience.

Purobeach Club, Palma de Mallorca

The glamorous Purobeach Club Palma de Mallorca was rebuilt in 2015. Since then, the furniture has been well known for its pure white colour. At the heart of the club is the swimming pool that juts out into the sea, surrounded by comfortable loungers and umbrellas. The location on a small peninsula at Can Pastilla gives revellers a 180 ° view of the sea. The Beach Club is open day and night and is a playground for well-heeled members of the jet set. Grilled lobster is available as well as a goat cheese salad and gourmet ‘puro' burgers. During the day, quiet music provides a backdrop for the ambient scene, while in the late evening DJs get the party rocking.

Anima Beach Club, Palma de Mallorca

With a spectacular view of the bay of Palma, Anima Beach Club is a great spot. It is located on Ca'n Pere Antoni beach, just 10 minutes' walk from the centre of the capital. The terrace of the Beach Club, which opens from May to October from 10.30 am to 01.00 am, stretches out into the sea. Sun beds and Balinese beds with sun protection make relaxing here a stylish joy. The oversized umbrellas with their white fringes, positioned on the edge of the sun terrace have achieved a cult status among the uber-cool. The menu features light Mediterranean dishes with an emphasis on fish and seafood.

Ponderosa Beach Club, Alcúdia

Bury your feet in the sand and enjoy the unobstructed view of the sea - Beach Club Ponderosa near Alcúdia in the north of Mallorca is the trendy spot for beach holidaymakers in northern Mallorca. Visitors can chill out on comfortable lounge furniture and enjoy Mediterranean delicacies and cool drinks under the shade of awning roofs. Seafood Paella is also on the menu, as are grilled steaks and fresh salad. The selection of cocktails is huge, ranging from margarita to daiquiri. If you can not decide, choose a "Shake the Present" and be surprised. The Ponderosa Beach Club is closed from November to April and open from 12:00 to 22:00 the rest of the time.

Maria 5 Beach in Camp de Mar

Camp de Mar on the southwest coast of Mallorca is a small, exclusive resort on the Southwest Coast Mallorca . In 2019, the Maria 5 Beach opened its doors to visitors, which immediately made it into the top 10 trendy beach clubs. The bar's unusual design is reminiscent of an African safari lodge.

On two spacious terraces, you can unwind with an ice-cold cocktail and enjoy the panoramic view of the sea. A few steps away is the restaurant, where you will be served high-quality fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, presented with great attention to detail.

Beach Club Gran Folies at Port d'Andratx

With an exclusive location on the cliffs, first-class service and a saltwater pool, Beach Club Gran Folies on Cala Llamp near Port d‘Andratx on the southwest coast of Mallorca is a fashionable place. The elevated position on the cliffs gives a fantastic panoramic view of the sea. This Beach Club has been wowing its discerning public for more than 40 years, making it one of the oldest in Mallorca. This is a place where you can feel just as comfortable sipping a glass of Moët Ice Rosé for breakfast as you would do a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. In the VIP area, umbrellas, loungers and towels are available and dedicated service staff attentively looks after the guests.

Mood Beach Club & Restaurant at Puerto Portals

In the southwest of Mallorca, the Mood Beach Club & Restaurant at Puerto Portals on the southwest coast of Mallorca is very appealing. For ten years, the club has been a great place to take it easy on Balinese beds and sun loungers. The lounge furniture is positioned around a large pool and must be reserved ahead of time. White and beige dominate the outdoor areas and they both emphasise the bright sunshine synonymous with this part of the world.

The music always has a particular them. On Friday, live music buzzes through the Beach Club and from 11pm the parquet belongs to the salsa dancers. On the "Oasis-Beach", a wooden deck over the sea with fine sand offers a wonderful place to have a massage.

Mhares Sea Club near Palma

Only 15 minutes from Palma de Mallorca on the Cala Blava is the Mhares Beach Club. One of its main draws is the huge centrally located pool, lined with Balinese beds and comfortable loungers. The Beach Club has a reassuringly stylish design. The light beige of Marès sandstone and the blue of the sea dominate the scenery. In addition to the 200 lounge chairs, there are another 30 in the VIP area. The club is famous for its mojito, which insiders claim is the best in the Bay of Palma. The Wellness in Mallorca program ranges from foot reflexology to aromatherapy.

Balneario Illetas Beach Club

On the beach of Illetas, about 15 minutes' drive from the island's capital of Palma de Mallorca, the Balneario Illetas Beach Club is located directly on the turquoise Med. Balneario translates as spa. The club attracts primarily a young audience who wants to enjoy a sundowner in a rustic atmosphere after a day at the beach. This is a traditional Spanish spa in a chic new outfit, yet this is not as pretentious place as it sounds - San Miguel is drunk from the bottle and chilled lounge music emanates from the speakers. Balneario Illetas Beach Club serves pasta and meat dishes and cocktails to suit all budgets.

Nassau Beach Club Palma

Palma de Mallorca's beach in Portixol is the home of the Nassau Beach Club Palma. The loungers are directly on the sand, and while the guests sip a cocktail, the waves lap gently on the beach. The view sweeps over the silhouette of La Seu Cathedral in Palma de Mallorca across the open sea to the small port of Portixol.

The Beach Club is open daily from 09.00 to 01.00. The food is young, creative and Mediterranean with Asian influences. In the summer, after dark, the chic party set meets up in the Nassau Beach Club.

Zhero Beach Club Palma

Relaxed lounge music, a private pool, cocktail bar and Balinese beds - the Zhero Beach Club in Palma de Mallorca is everything you could wish for in a modern seaside chill area. The large teak terraces overlook the azure blue sea and the restaurant gives you the choice between sushi, meat, pasta and fish from the grill. If you are in the mood for a relaxing massage, you can book this experience at the Beach Club. The club sits on the cliffs above the sea and the sound of the waves thundering beneath you against the rocks creates an atmosphere of being on the high seas.