The beach clubs And beach bars are, in the collective imagination, a summer promise that no one wants to give up; not even on the Costa Blanca, the province of Alicante, which measures 229 kilometres of Levantine coastline. Although the Costa Blanca cannot compete with the glamorous potential of Ibiza and the Costa del Sol, it does show promise with establishments that awaken the attention of the senses with tasty food, cocktails, catchy music and a summer atmosphere.
We propose five terraces in the province of Alicante, as refreshing and tempting as the Mediterranean itself.
Practicing seduction in La Siesta (Jávea)
If there is a beach club that justifies a long journey on the AP-7 motorway, that is La Siesta Beach Clubin Jávea. A gourmet place that represents a precise symbiosis between the elegant, the peaceful and the festive. This wonderful hotspot It is not the most suitable time for taking a nap or getting lethargic: this is where you come to clear your mind from the work world and let time pass in a fun way.
It all started in the half-century-old house — today it houses the bar, the kitchen and the toilets — which evokes the establishment’s origins as a beach bar on the Primer Muntanyar or Benissero beach. Next to it are the tables and the enormous pointed arch door with a Moorish flavour, meat of photocall which when closed looks like an open heart. This arch and the white and indigo colours are the motif repeated throughout the establishment, equipped with tiled tables, sofas, loungers and puffs.
Its international cuisine menu has as its main focus hits gastronomic, apart from the Lebanese appetizer and sushi platters, spaghetti with prawns, which many liven up with spice. The impact of the nems Vietnamese homemade chicken or any fish curry.
Of the late The DJ is in charge, around whom, in greater or lesser numbers, the crowd dances under the camouflage net. At night, the place gains in magic as the clientele takes care of their attire, dining by candlelight or under a ceiling illuminated with little lights, following with their eye, out of the corner of their eyes, the luminous pinwheel of the lighthouse of Cape San Antonio, which serves as a spectacular backdrop.
The ones who don’t stop are the four bartenders They make the cocktails appealing to the eye, by serving them inside pieces of fresh fruit, each one more eye-catching than the last. Examples include the Piña Colada Royal, the Siesta Planteur (inside a melon) or the Sex on the Beach (served inside half a watermelon); sipping it as a couple, with two straws, on a sofa next to the sand and accompanied by illuminated palm trees is a plan that couldn’t be more appealing.
Due to its more than notorious success, La Siesta does not accept reservations, which means waiting in line to enter during high season and at peak times. Afterwards we will wait for a table at the bar with a number assigned by hostesses equipped with walkie-talkie. Pets are welcome.
Conviction Beach Club, next to the majestic dune field of Elche
The offer of coastal establishments with a strong personality is concentrated in the north of the Alicante coast. Hence the importance of Conviction Beach Clublocated to the south, on the beach of El Carabassí (Elche), one of the best preserved dune jewels of the Valencian Community. Here the sand strips, consolidated and fenced, give a respite from the fierce urban development with embryonic, mobile, semi-fixed, fixed and mobile dunes, and even a protected pine forest. The wide access walkways give an idea of the coastal magnificence.
The founding manager of the Conviction Group, Nicolás Romero, born in Buenos Aires and adopted by the municipality of Elche, has tried to evolve the concept of the traditional Alicante beach bar by applying what he experienced in Ibiza and Formentera to a sort of resort small in size, awarded the Q for Tourist Quality for its hammocks, umbrellas, restaurant and beach beaconing, as well as meeting the ISO 9001 (business management) and 14001 (environmental management) standards.
Its culinary offering includes Santa Pola red shrimp carpaccio, sea bass ceviche, grilled octopus, and sea bass. And on the liquid menu, from the Sant Ferran mojito, made with raspberry or lime with three-year-old white rum, mint, and cane sugar, to a bottle of Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial. The establishment’s team takes care of the hammocks and Balinese beds, baptized with names such as Love, Family, or Humanity. Those who cannot afford to spend a day here can enter the raffles organized in your Instagram profilethe prize for which is a day’s enjoyment of a Balinese bed, plus 150 euros in drinks. For the travelling photo, all you have to do is sit on the wooden bench, which became very fashionable during the pandemic, with its inscription: “+ #hugs & + #kisses”.
The beach of El Carabassí is very busy and the water is crystal clear. Nudist lovers will be in luck, since there are, about 300 metres from the Conviction, with a large signposted area. The view of the sea, of Tabarca Island, of the paragliders hovering over the Santa Pola lighthouse, is blurred when looking back, discovering the Gran Alacant housing estate, usurping the mountain range.
Olalà, in the shade of the pines in Benissa
The sinuosities and low-lying urban planning characterize the coves of Benissa, little known to most foreign visitors. Baladrar, with pebbles and playful waves, asks you to bring crabs, goggles and a snorkel for snorkeling, and has a lifeguard service. If we look towards land while swimming, we will see the picnic area at mid-height and, a little higher up, the panoramic terrace of the beach. Olalà Beach Barwith a special charm: “We literally place the tables under the pine trees and on the ground, which creates a cool, natural shade, which is appreciated in summer,” explains María Dalmau, its friendly owner. This is the first time that it will remain open all year round.
The most attractive (and sought-after) tables, under camouflage netting, look out onto a generous seascape in which the powerful limestone mass of the Ifach rock stands out. The most popular option is the paella, in summer only by reservation (Olalà is still a beach bar), well worth the price. senior (all peeled), which is the most popular; either seafood, vegetables… not to mention black rice or rice with monkfish and crayfish. For starters? Nothing better than fried fish. At our feet are the pet water bowls.
At weekends, it is best not to arrive late to find a parking space, a problem that disappears at nightfall, when live performances resonate at the Olalà from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
To go down the paella, the best thing to do is to travel by car, in the afternoon, to the adjacent Cala Advocat to connect with The Ecological Walkequipped with benches and explanatory panels, which connects with Calpe. But we will turn around much earlier, taking a dip in the sandy cove of La Fustera, enough to complete a total of five kilometres of pleasant walking.
‘Dolce far niente’ Bulgarian style in Paradise Beach of La Vila Joiosa
The beaches of Paradís and Bol Nou, in La Vila Joiosa, covered with gravel and white pebbles, have always been one of the main reservoirs of the Costa Blanca in terms of fun and entertaining venues. beach bar Paradise Beach The beach is located on the sandbank of Paradís, next to the cliff section that separates it from the Bol Nou beach. The large car park, the fact that it is not crowded with bathers and the relaxed atmosphere extend both to the adult-friendly swing seats and the sofas in the lounge area. chill-outThe sunset is a perfect match for this setting of hammocks, umbrellas and palm trees.
There are clients who, from breakfast until dawn, make this their home, their all inclusive particular: all they need is a bracelet. That it is run by a Bulgarian family, who have been rooted in La Vila Joiosa for 23 years, is understandable when the gargantuan Bulgarian skewers of beef, lamb, chicken or pork arrive at the table, marinated and cooked with a secret recipe. The hamburgers are made from Galician beef.
It is enough to suggest to the bartender a couple of ingredients to whip up a delicious and original cocktail; or you can just order a mango daiquiri and that’s it. Live music is reserved for Saturday nights and Sunday lunchtimes.
Another beach bar on the same beach, Paradise Beachbelongs to the same property, which is evident when sharing hookahs, prices and booking both on Wednesdays and Thursdays for sushi, prepared live by chef Basilio Corral. At Paradise Beach, with round wooden tables, the menu focuses on a more gourmet, be it tuna tartar with avocado or mushrooms with yogurt cream and Iberian ham.
A heart-door to enter the Moana of El Campello
Few would expect to discover on the beach of Carrer La Mar, in the coastal town of El Campello, the intimate Asian-Mediterranean flavour of Moana Beach Bar. At the entrance you are greeted by a rhinoceros carved in wood, next to an amphora as if it had just been taken out of the sea, which gives access to the eucalyptus heart-portal, the entrance door whose night lighting impacts visitors. This is, without a doubt, one of the main attractions photocalls The decoration is the hallmark of Moana, with furniture brought from Indonesia, driftwood with decorative motifs of dolphins and hearts, together with bamboo or shell lamps threaded with fishing lines. The lighting is soft and warm, and the family atmosphere is created by the same staff hired over the last three years.
From their kitchen come salmon and tuna tartares, as well as Moana sandwiches. briochewith ham, cheese and salad. Two bartenders They are responsible for the quality cocktails. The Hulk cocktail is green in colour – what else? – and is made with alcohol of your choice, kiwi slush, pineapple juice, banana and apple. On weekends and perhaps on Thursdays (better ask) there is live music, which creates a fun episode: as the place is small, you see many visitors approaching the hammocks with umbrellas to dance to the music on the sand and under the moonlight.
If parking is difficult, it is best to leave the car at the gas station, next to the Río Seco riverbed.
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