Sun, sea, and snaps: The most popular beach clubs in the world

26 Mar | news | BY Betway Insider | MIN READ TIME |

From Indonesia to Ibiza, Betway’s latest research reveals the most popular beach clubs around the world.

Summer is just around the corner, which means plenty of us will soon be escaping the UK in search of some much-needed sun, sea, and sand. With the promise of pristine pools, comfy cabanas, and miles and miles of ocean views, there’s no better way to relax abroad than at a beach club. So, which beachside hotspots are the best to head to this summer?

Online slots site Betway conducted a new study to determine which beach clubs are the most popular in the world (and in Europe). The research has looked at Instagram, TikTok, and Google search volume data for 90 beach clubs around the world, to reveal where you should head to if you’re looking for some ocean-side luxury.

The most popular beach clubs in the world

Whether you’re after a poolside party or a bit of golden-hour glam, these are the top 10 most popular beach clubs in the world.

Rank	Beach Club	Country	No. of Instagram Posts	No. of TikTok posts	Yearly Google searches
1	Finns Beach Club	Indonesia	135,202	7,011	1,992,000
2	Anjuna Beach	France	188,975	2,769	1,657,500
3	Mistura	Mexico	136,194	9,632	524,000
4	Yamba	Portugal	207,247	3,056	700,500
5	La Brisa	Indonesia	46,889	3,707	1,357,500
6	Paradise Cove	USA	141,681	2,932	550,100
7	Ku De Ta	Indonesia	126,659	3,524	350,500
8	Nikki Beach Miami	USA	127,477	1,577	686,500
9	Ocean Club	Spain	136,899	2,102	416,400
10	Nikki Beach Dubai	UAE	123,238	2,118	422,200

1. FINNS Beach Club, Indonesia

Taking the crown as the most popular beach club in the world is FINNS Beach Club in Bali, Indonesia. It’s the most searched of all beach clubs in the study, with nearly two million searches per year on Google.

Home to three oceanfront infinity pools, seven kitchens, hundreds of loungers and daybeds, plus party platforms with live music everyday, there’s something for everyone at FINNS.

The perfect place to catch a stunning Balinese sunset, the beachside hotspot also has 170 metres of oceanfront space, so it’s no wonder it’s the second most TikTok’d beach club in the study, with 7,011 tagged posts on the platform. It’s also pretty popular on Instagram too, with 135,202 hashtags.

2. Anjuna Beach Club, France

In second place is Anjuna Beach Club in the South of France. Located at the foot of the Èze Cliffs on the French Riviera, the beach club sees the second highest number of Google searches, at 1.7 million per year. It’s also the second most Instagrammed beach club in the whole study, with 188,975 tagged posts on the platform.

Anjuna is all about its food, offering local cuisine with a Mediterranean focus — think freshly-caught lobster straight from the fishermen’s boats. It also boasts a private beach and daily DJ sets to keep revellers entertained from morning until night.

3. Mistura, Mexico

Mistura in Tulum, Mexico ranks in third. Offering uninterrupted views of Xpu-Ha beach, Mistura is the most TikTok’d beach club in the study, with 9,632 hashtag views on the platform. It’s also popular on Instagram, with 136,194 tagged posts.

The open-air beach club sits under a huge canopy of palapa, lined with white hammocks, red bar stools, and palm-print tables. The renowned restaurant offers a mix of Peruvian and Japanese flavours, with lots of the sea-to-table food coming straight off the beachside grill.

4. Yamba, Portugal

In fourth place is Yamba in Lisbon, Portugal. It’s the most Instagrammed beach club on the list, with 207,247 tagged posts on the platform, though it’s a little less popular on TikTok, with just 3,056 hashtag views.

Self-described as a ‘wholesome beach experience’ Yamba offers a space to recharge and reconnect with nature, with sofas, bedouin tents, and cabanas right on the beach. Plus, they also offer communal laidback meals for visitors to enjoy.

Sadly, Yamba was badly damaged in a fire a couple of years ago, but it’s reopening in spring 2024, and is promising to return with something extra special for guests.

5. La Brisa, Indonesia

Rounding off the top five most popular beach clubs in the world is another of Bali’s hotspots, La Brisa. Nestled on the shore of Echo Beach, it’s the third most searched for beach club on Google, with 1.4 million searches every year.

One of the most eco-friendly venues on the island, La Brisa was built using reclaimed wood from over 500 Balinese fisher boats, and its menu is all about local and sustainable produce.

Despite its oceanfront views and tropical aesthetic, La Brisa is a little less popular on social media than the likes of Finns or Mistura, with just 46,889 tagged posts on Instagram and 3,707 TikTok hashtag views.

The most popular beach clubs in Europe

With all that said, you don’t have to head all the way to Indonesia or Mexico to find a great beach club. From Ibiza to Marbella, Europe is home to some of the best oceanside spots in the world, so we’ve also taken a closer look at the top 10 European beach clubs.

Rank	Beach Club	Country	No. of Instagram Posts	No. of TikTok posts	Yearly Google searches
1	Anjuna Beach	France	188,975	2,769	1,657,500
2	Yamba	Portugal	207,247	3,056	700,500
3	Ocean Club	Spain	136,899	2,102	416,400
4	Nammos Mykonos	Greece	29,260	1,855	653,200
5	Phi Beach	Italy	78,137	872	364,200
6	Blue Marlin Ibiza	Spain	71,813	538	482,600
7	La Cabane	Spain	30,200	602	561,800
8	Club 55	France	50,548	1,040	190,100
9	Purobeach	Spain	57,927	353	62,080
10	Nikki Beach Marbella	Spain	30,336	513	290,500

1. Anjuna Beach, France

Having ranked second on the list of best beach clubs in the world, Anjuna Beach in France takes the top spot as the best beach club in Europe.

As we’ve mentioned, this surf-themed spot has the second highest number of Google searches in the world (1.7 million per year) and is also the second most Instagrammed beach club in the whole study, with 188,975 hashtags on the platform

2. Yamba, Portugal

The second best beach club in Europe is the soon-to-reopen Yamba, located off the coast of Lisbon, Portugal.

Known for its earthy aesthetic and oceanfront views, it’s the most Instagrammed beach club in the world, with 207,247 tagged posts, and ranks as the fourth best beach club in the world.

3. Ocean Club, Spain

Ocean Club in Marbella, Spain has come in as the third most popular beach club in Europe. Known for its chic style, the beach club is the third most Instagrammed in Europe, with 136,899 tagged posts. It’s also popular on TikTok, boasting the third highest number of hashtag views of all European beach clubs (2,102).

Whether you’re there to relax or to party, all the action happens around a huge saltwater pool. The perfect place to unwind in the sun, daily DJs bring chilled summer vibes for the day, before ramping up the energy as you party into the night.

4. Nammos Mykonos, Greece

In fourth place is Nammos Mykonos. Located on Psarou Beach in Mykonos, Greece, it’s the third most searched beach club in Europe, with 653,200 Google searches per year.

Known for its hedonistic atmosphere, Nammos is all about the finer things in life, offering exclusive cabanas, oceanfront sun loungers, and even a helipad for those joining from the skies!

It’s the fourth most TikTok’d beach club in Europe (1,855 hashtag views), though it does have only 29,260 tagged posts on Instagram.

5. Phi Beach, Italy

Rounding off the top five most popular beach clubs in Europe is Italy’s Phi Beach. The beach club is the fourth most Instagrammed in Europe, with 78,137 tagged posts on the platform — and it’s not hard to see why.

Set between a cluster of rocks and a strip of golden sand, you can relax the day away on a beachfront sunlounger, before catching a stunning sunset over the ocean. For those who want to carry on into the night, you can party until late on the hand-crafted dance floor, with a backdrop of laser shows and live performances from some of the world’s best DJs.