The best beach clubs in Benalmádena — sunbeds, pools, DJs, cocktails and long lunches by the sea. Compare the spots and plan the perfect beach day.
Benalmádena's beach clubs sit along the seafront avenue between the marina and Torrequebrada. Malibu Beach is the best known — a beach bar at sand level and a pool bar above with Balinese beds and an infinity pool, with music from the afternoon on. Maracas Beach, beside the red Bil-Bil castle, is the sunset-cocktail choice.
At the western edge, on Carvajal beach, Higuerón The Beach Club is the most polished option on this stretch of coast, with pools and DJs year-round. Everywhere else it's traditional chiringuitos and sardines on the fire.
Paseo Marítimo, Benalmádena Costa
Benalmádena's best-known beach club, on two levels — an informal beach bar downstairs and a pool bar above with sunbeds, Balinese beds and an infinity pool. Cocktails, shishas, themed parties and live music from the afternoon on.
Beside Castillo de Bil-Bil, Benalmádena Costa
A beach club and chiringuito beside the Bil-Bil castle — sunbeds on the sand, a restaurant and a cocktail terrace that comes into its own at sunset.
Malibu Beach for a pool, Balinese beds and music; Maracas Beach by the Bil-Bil castle for sunbeds and sunset cocktails; Higuerón The Beach Club at Carvajal for the most upmarket day.
For Balinese beds and pool areas in July and August, yes — book ahead, especially at weekends. Ordinary sunbeds and the chiringuitos are usually walk-up.