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The Best Beach
Clubs on the Costa Blanca
A long coast of chiringuitos and Balinese beds, and where the calm day is.
The verdict
- Best forA relaxed Mediterranean beach day spread along a long coast, from polished Balinese bed clubs to honest beachfront chiringuitos.
- Single best pickLa Siesta in Javea for the bohemian luxe day, or Ocean Beach in Benidorm if you want the pool party.
- One thing to knowThe clubs are spread across many towns rather than one strip, so choose by the resort you are based near and you will rarely need to drive far.
Published 7 March 2026. Last reviewed 4 April 2026
The Costa Blanca is not a single glamour strip in the way Ibiza or Marbella can be. It is a long Mediterranean coast that runs from Benidorm and El Campello in the north of Alicante province, down through the city beaches of San Juan and Alicante, and out to the prettier coves of Javea on the Marina Alta. The beach club culture follows that geography. You get one or two genuinely polished addresses, a handful of stylish chiringuitos with Balinese beds, and a long supply of honest beachfront bars that simply do a good sunbed and a cold drink. The trick is to match the club to the kind of day you want rather than chasing a single famous name.
We keep any minimum order as to be confirmed, because these venues mostly work on a bed fee or a food and drink order that shifts with the season and the seat. Send your date and party size and the club will tell you what to expect. Every venue below is a real, established beachfront address, described by the day it delivers.
Every club, sorted
Real, established venues only. Prices and any minimum order shift by season and seat, so we mark them to be confirmed and let the venue quote you.
| Club | Beach | Vibe | Minimum spend | Booking note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Siesta Beach Club | El Arenal, Javea | Bohemian luxe, Balinese beds, sunset dining | To be confirmed | The most polished daytime address on this coast, set right on the sand with Balinese beds, a relaxed boho mood and a long Mediterranean and Asian menu that carries into the evening. The pick for a calm, stylish day. Front row beds are worth reserving in summer. |
| Ocean Beach Club | Poniente, Benidorm | Pool party, DJs, daybeds | To be confirmed | The loud, high energy choice, built around pools, daybeds and big party days with DJs and bottle service. The opposite of a quiet swim and proud of it. Reserve a bed for weekends and party dates. |
| Aloha Beach Club | El Campello | Laid back, shaded loungers, watersports | To be confirmed | A calmer address up the coast at El Campello, with shaded loungers, an easy Mediterranean kitchen and access to paddle and kayak when you want to move. A good family or couples day away from the crowds. |
| Chiringuito Monroes | San Juan, Alicante | Local favourite, tapas, sunset | To be confirmed | A well loved beachfront chiringuito on the long sands of San Juan, strong on tapas, cold drinks and an easy sunset. Less club, more the honest beach bar locals actually use. |
| Blue Marlin Beach Club | Alicante | Upscale lounging, dining, sea views | To be confirmed | An upscale beachfront address near the city with plush loungers, private areas and a dining led day. A polished alternative when you want comfort over a party. Hours and seasonal opening to be confirmed. |
When the clubs are best on the Costa Blanca
The Costa Blanca runs a long season thanks to its mild climate, but the beach clubs are at full tilt from June through September, with July and August the busiest and warmest. June and the first half of September are the sweet spot, with warm water, full service and far more room on the sand. The northern coves around Javea hold the clearest water, while the long city beaches at San Juan and Benidorm trade a little clarity for space and easy facilities. Weekends fill quickly in high summer, so arrive early or reserve a bed when you can.
Getting a bed, the honest way
Booking on the Costa Blanca is relaxed compared with the headline party islands. Most venues run on a sunbed or Balinese bed fee plus a food and drink order rather than a strict minimum spend, and on a weekday you can usually arrive and settle straight in. The exceptions are the front row Balinese beds at La Siesta and the daybeds at Ocean Beach on summer weekends, when a reservation is worth it. Ask whether your bed comes with a minimum order and what it covers before you commit.
Choose by the day you want, not the famous name. For a calm bohemian day and a long sunset dinner, Javea and La Siesta are the call, and a weekend reservation smooths the welcome. For a loud pool party, Ocean Beach in Benidorm is built for it. For a quieter family or couples day, El Campello and the San Juan chiringuitos do the job without the markup. Send your date and party size through the form below and we will pass it to the club to confirm availability.
Book a beach club on the Costa Blanca
The essentials
The Costa Blanca is long, so base yourself near the stretch you want rather than planning to cross the province in a day, and a car makes the quieter northern coves easy to reach. Benidorm and San Juan are the easiest for facilities and families, Javea for the prettiest water, and El Campello for a calmer pace. Weekends draw crowds in high summer, so arrive early for a good bed. Conditions are typical for the season and never guaranteed, and we make no claim about swimming safety.
Frequently asked
Which is the best beach club on the Costa Blanca?
La Siesta in Javea is the most polished daytime address, with Balinese beds on the sand and a calm bohemian mood, while Ocean Beach in Benidorm wins for the loud pool party day. The right pick depends on whether you want the swim or the scene.
How much does a Costa Blanca beach club cost?
Most clubs work on a sunbed or Balinese bed fee plus a food and drink order rather than a fixed minimum spend, and figures move with the season and the bed you choose. We list them as to be confirmed and suggest you ask when you enquire.
Do you need to book a Costa Blanca beach club?
On weekdays you can usually walk in and settle onto a sunbed, but the front row Balinese beds at La Siesta and the daybeds at Ocean Beach are worth reserving for summer weekends. Arrive early in July and August when the coast fills up.
Which Costa Blanca beach club is best for couples?
La Siesta in Javea suits couples for a relaxed bohemian day and a long sunset dinner, while Aloha in El Campello keeps things quieter still. Both trade the party energy for comfort and calm.
Where are the Costa Blanca beach clubs?
They are spread along the coast rather than in one strip, from Benidorm and El Campello in the north of the province down through San Juan and Alicante city and out to Javea on the Marina Alta. Pick the club to the town you are based near.