Spain · Champagne on the beach, Sinatra at the harbour
Marbella
Marbella parties by day: beach clubs with champagne parades, sunset in Puerto Banús and then clubs where the Costa del Sol shows off its yachts.
Marbella is the city where the afternoon is peak time. Ocean Club and Nikki Beach throw champagne parties where the bottles arrive with sparklers; Playa Padre and Trocadero Arena are the more relaxed beach clubs with sunset and live music.
Puerto Banús is the harbour where the Sinatra Bar has stood since 1978: terrace, yachts, people-watching. La Sala next door with live music, Pangea as a club with a roof terrace. And in the Puente Romano, La Suite, the club that gathers the summer society of the Costa del Sol.
The old town with its orange trees and rooftops like Belvue at the Amàre are the quieter Marbella. Prices are high, the season is long (April to October) and the sea is always just a step away.
The night profile
- Cocktail
- €18
- Beer
- €7
- Club entry
- €40
- Taxi at night
- €20
The dress code is serious here. Beach clubs: white or light; evenings smart elegant; at La Suite and Pangea no sneakers, no shorts.
The night in Marbella
From the first hour to the last.
May to September for beach clubs, July and August for the big champagne parties, the Starlite festival in July and August.
- 14:00Beach club
Nikki Beach or Ocean Club: lounger, champagne, DJ.
- 19:00Sunset
Playa Padre or Trocadero Arena with live music by the water.
- 21:00Rooftop
Belvue at the Amàre Beach Hotel above the promenade.
- 23:00Harbour
Sinatra Bar in Puerto Banús: terrace, yachts, gin and tonic.
- 01:00Club
La Suite in the Puente Romano or Pangea in Banús.
Puerto Banús
Sinatra Bar, La Sala, Pangea, Ocean Club: harbour, yachts, night.
Golden Mile
Puente Romano with La Suite and the villas between Marbella and Banús.
Old town
Plaza de los Naranjos, wine bars and small cocktail bars under orange trees.
Beach promenade
Belvue Rooftop at the Amàre, Playa Padre, Trocadero Arena.
Elviria
Nikki Beach: the white party since 2002.
The addresses
9 bars in Marbella.
ClubMarbella · Puente Romano
La Suite
The club of the Golden Mile
Beach clubMarbella · Elviria
Nikki Beach Marbella
The white party since 2002
Beach clubMarbella · Puerto Banús
Ocean Club Marbella
The biggest pool on the coast
Cult barMarbella · Puerto Banús
La Sala Puerto Banús
Live music and long evenings at the harbour
Cult barMarbella · Puerto Banús
Sinatra Bar
Terrace, yachts, people-watching
ClubMarbella · Puerto Banús
Pangea
Club with a roof terrace above the harbour
Beach clubMarbella · Playa del Cable
Playa Padre
Sunset with a band on the sand
Beach clubMarbella · Playa de la Bajadilla
Trocadero Arena
The beach club of the Marbellinos
Rooftop barMarbella · Marbella centre
Belvue Rooftop Bar
Above the promenade, sea as far as Africa
Good to know
Tips for Marbella.
- Book beach club loungers; a minimum spend of 100 to 300 euros per lounger is normal in high season.
- Marbella centre and Puerto Banús are seven kilometres apart; taxi 15 to 20 euros, bus until midnight.
- Sinatra Bar is full from 10 pm; the terrace is better than the inside.
- The old town is the cheapest Marbella option in the evening: tapas, wine, orange trees.
Frequently asked questions
Which beach club in Marbella is the best?
Nikki Beach in Elviria for the classic white party, Ocean Club in Puerto Banús for the big pool and champagne events, Playa Padre and Trocadero Arena for sunset with music.
Is there a dress code in Marbella?
Yes, stricter than in most cities: no shorts, no flip-flops and often no sneakers in the clubs. In beach clubs white is the standard.
Where do you party in Puerto Banús?
Sinatra Bar and La Sala at the harbour for the evening, Pangea and Ocean Club for the night and the day.
