From iconic venues in the French Riviera to happening hangouts in Ibiza, superyacht charters in the Mediterranean can make the most of the world’s hottest beach clubs. Read on to discover the top oceanfront offerings to visit when on a private yacht charter in the region.
The Best Beach Clubs in the Mediterranean for Superyacht Charters:
Transforming a trip to the beach into an exclusive VIP experience, beach clubs make the perfect shore-side retreats for yacht-goers. As most come complete with their own private jetty, charterers can effortlessly pull up in their superyacht tender and step straight into the idyllic surrounds, capturing the attention of all those on shore.
An afternoon can then be spent sunning and sipping cocktails before the partying commences and continues into the small hours. Make sure you plan a stop-off at one of these beach clubs on your next Mediterranean yacht charter vacation.
Since its inception in 2003, Nammos in Greece has been redefining opulent beach life. Nestled in the soft golden sands of Psarou beach, this trendy Mykonos establishment is a firm favorite among fashionable locals and the international glitterati, who flock here for its lavish lifestyle offerings.
Luxurious loungers invite patrons to lay back and unwind in the blazing Greek sunshine, with an extensive champagne menu on hand to provide refreshments. A shaded shisha lounge is the ultimate chill-out zone, while the bar will be teaming with revelers by dusk.
All white wood, bamboo and palm trees, the open-air Nammos restaurant is alone worth a trip ashore for its tantalizing fish dishes and sumptuous cuts of Wagyu and Kobe, which are grilled to perfection on the beef bar.
Seemingly a world away from the glitzier beach clubs on Formentera’s north coast, Beach Club 10.7 overlooks a near-deserted stretch of Playa Migjorn in the south of Spain's Balearic Islands. Attracting a dashing crowd, the elegantly simple styling of whitewashed wood, director's chairs and rattan let the views do the talking.
Bag a spot on the roof terrace and kick back with a signature cocktail of vodka and watermelon. A soundtrack of laidback beats accompanies the sun as it sets behind the Cap de Barberia and the tunes rev up as the party-goers come out to play.
A foodie haven, Beach Club 10.7's menu is a mix of traditional Mediterranean fare and Asian influences. Pick from dishes such as Catalan lobster, homemade ravioli and classic spaghetti pesto or share a platter of succulent sushi.
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10.7 Formentera
Restaurant
A regal hotel and classic beach club combined, Maçakizi is hidden within the enclosed bay of Türkbükü, Bodrum, one of Turkey's most exclusive spots. Amidst a riot of hot pink bougainvillea, wooden decks meander down the hillside to the sea having hosted A-Listers and the superyacht set for nearly 40 years.
Flop on a sun lounger just inches away from the turquoise Aegean and cool down with an icy mojito. When hunger calls, try out the ocean-fresh seabass or roast rack of lamb in the top-notch restaurant. The atmosphere kicks up a notch at night when DJs take to the decks.
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Maçakızı
Hotel
Perched atop a rocky cove and backed by luscious pine trees on Marinkovacoff Island, Carpe Diem Beach can only be reached by boat. Screaming exclusivity, this venue is just a 10-minute ride away from Hvar Town and has been attracting Croatia’s hip crowd for nearly three decades.
During the day, bronze on giant cushions, take a dip in the pool, lunch on seared tuna and sip mojitos in the lounge bar. There is even a volleyball pitch, as well as a massage pavilion offering treatments such as seaweed wraps and lemon-lavender skin scrubs.
As night falls, Carpe Diem Beach morphs into the ultimate party spot, perfect for those looking for long summer nights. The full-moon parties are legendary with big-name DJs flying in from Europe’s top clubs.
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Carpe Diem Beach
Beach Club
St Tropez’s original and most iconic beach club, Le Club 55, was born when Brigitte Bardot arrived on the then-deserted Pampelonne Beach in 1955 to shoot And God Created Women, the film which would catapult the actress into global superstardom.
Bernard and Geneviève De Colmont dished up family-style lunches to the crew from their fisherman’s hut and, before long, this had transformed into Cinquante Cinque, a hangout for rock stars, models and government bigwigs alike.
Today, a terracotta terrace shaded by tamarisk trees, woven reeds and white canvases offers a laid-back atmosphere in which A-listers and locals continue to feast on grilled fish and sip rosé undisturbed.
The open-air eatery in France even has its own jetty, ensuring those arriving by superyacht tender make the most impressive entrance.
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Club 55
Beach Club
Looked over by 18th century Forte Cappellini, Phi Beach benefits from a truly magical setting, made even more enchanting by the sunsets over the La Maddalena archipelago opposite. After hitting the Costa Smeralda scene in 2005, the venue is now the hottest beach club in Sardinia, Italy.
Spread across golden sands, day beds draped in white canopies entice guests to unwind as they sip signature Havana cocktails, leaving only to sample the delicious Mediterranean menu in the water-side Chiri Sur restaurant.
There is also a spectacular VIP terrace hidden among the granite rocks. Known as the Rock Club, this is where the elite come to chink champagne and indulge in intimate dining. Then, international DJs and beautiful light shows ensure all are entertained through to the early hours.
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Phi Beach
Beach Club
Foretelina is the only beach club where you can laze on a sun lounger opposite Capri’s famous Faraglioni rock formations. The idyllic rocky outcrop has, in fact, been seducing Italy’s elite ever since Lucia Fiorentino and Peppino Arcucci opened a little restaurant here in 1949.
Bathe in the sun with a glass of legendary white wine sangria in hand and listen to the hypnotic sound of waves lapping against the rocks before filling up in the Fontelina restaurant under the shade of a pretty pergola.
All-time favorites such as spaghetti with clams, fried paranza and seafood salad are never missing from the seafood-dominated menu and, only accessible by foot or boot, the venue is perfect for arriving by superyacht tender.
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La Fontelina
Beach Club
At Ushuaïa Beach Club, a grown-up playground of pleasure on Ibiza’s Playa d’en Bossa, guests can lay back listening to chill-out house music as waiters bring cocktails or smoothies straight to their daybed.
Beach snacks can be shared directly from the sun loungers or the island's lushest cuts of meat fresh from the grill can be sampled while taking respite on the shaded terrace.
But, there's a reason why Ushuaïa has secured its status as one of the top open-air clubs not only in Spain, but on the planet. Come late afternoon, the action revs up with international DJs spinning the party tracks and good-looking revellers hitting the dancefloor.
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Ushuaia
Nightclub
On the sun-drenched southern tip of Mykonos in Greece sits Scorpios, one of the newest additions to the Greek island’s 24-hour party scene. With its wild charm, rustic luxury and in-tune-with-nature ambiance, this boho-luxe slice of paradise is where the cool cats hang out.
Driftwood cabanas and sunbeds blend in with their natural surroundings and privacy reign supreme until sunset when the musical antics of top DJs ignite the beach’s nocturnal energies.
Completing the scene is a weatherworn clubhouse, meandering terraces and a beachfront restaurant where the eatery presents holistic gourmet dishes infused with Greek and Mediterranean influences.
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