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The Best Beach Restaurants & Beach Clubs in Elviria, Marbella (2026 Guide)

  • Writer: susan on the beach
    susan on the beach
  • May 25
  • 4 min read

Elviria has some of the best beaches in Marbella, with soft sand, calm water, and a long line of excellent beach restaurants, chiringuitos, and beach clubs. Whether you want a chic champagne lunch, live music, family‑friendly dining, or a relaxed local spot, Elviria has it all.

Below is the definitive guide to the top beach restaurants and beach clubs in Elviria and Marbella East — updated for 2024.






Did you know that the best beaches in Marbella, are a bit outside of town to the east in Elviria? That is where you will find Nikki Beach, and the Don Carlos and Marriott hotels with lots of restaurant options, water sports, easy access (lots of neighborhood parking). Chiringuitos are beach restaurants that serve seafood and Spanish cuisine on the beach, for lunch around 2:30 pm or dinner at 9:30 pm! But most have kitchen open all day from breakfast til evening.






Nikki Beach Marbella — Famous & Glamorous Beach Club

Price: $$$$ Best for: Luxury, parties, champagne lunches, yacht arrivals

Nikki Beach is the most iconic beach club in Marbella. Expect champagne, DJs, live entertainment, luxury beds, and a glamorous crowd. It’s a splurge, but unforgettable for a special day.




$$$$ The most famous chic beach is Nikki Beach. Clients take their yacht from Puerto Banus to spend the day here drinking champagne, enjoying live music parties great food and beautiful people. It is not cheap but maybe worth it for a fantastic day splurge and champagne lunch.





The Beach House — British Favourite With Live Music

Price: $$$ Best for: Live music, Sunday beach parties, elegant dining

A long‑time favourite among English residents and visitors. Known for excellent food, white‑tablecloth dining, and its famous Sunday 3pm beach party. Book well in advance in summer.






$$$ The Beach House is a favorite of English expats and guests. Great live music and concerts, every Sunday there is a beach party at 3pm! Wonderful restaurant with white tablecloths and live music at night. Very special place, be sure to reserve ahead in summer.




Casanis Plage — French/Belgian Chic With DJs

Price: $$$ Best for: Stylish atmosphere, European clientele, tropical décor

Owned by a Belgian team, Casanis Plage attracts a chic French‑Belgian crowd. Expect tropical interiors, quality food, and a lively summer vibe with DJs.





$$$ Casanis plage has Belgian owners and attracts Belgian and French clientèle. Very chic and high in demand in the summer. The weekly sunset ritual is a tradition, with DJ vibes and dancing on Sunday afternoons all year round!



Amu beach club next to Champneys day spa



The gorgeous new AMU beach restaurant sits right on the beach with an amazing pool, sunbeds and beautiful beachfront dining. Right next to it, you can enjoy the Champneys spa with a day pass. Here you'll find a space created for you to disconnect, release tension, and regain your physical and mental balance. Indoor outdoor pools, saunas, massage jets...


🕘 Winter Schedule


9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.


What will you be able to enjoy?


  • Six treatment cabins, including a couples suite

  • Dynamic hydrotherapy pool with pressure jets and waterfalls.

  • Ambient relaxation pool at a warm temperature

  • Cold plunge pool (15°C)

  • Jacuzzi and sauna

  • Traditional hammam and sensory showers





Siroko Beach — Live Saxophone & Great Food

Price: $$$ Best for: Relaxed luxury, live sax at lunch, comfortable loungers

A little outside Elviria but worth the trip. Known for excellent food, a beautiful beach, and a live saxophone player who strolls through at lunchtime. Sunbeds include a drink and towel.



$$$ Siroko is a bit outside of Elviria but a great spot to spend a day. They often have a live saxophone player who comes by at lunch time and gets the atmosphere pumped! Excellent food lovely beach and comfy lounge chairs, they give a drink and a towel with your day on the chair.




Moosa Bay, Marbesa — Sunset Views & New Owners

Price: $$ Best for: Sea views, sunsets, relaxed terrace dining

Moosa Bay sits on a historic beachfront site with plenty of parking and a newly improved terrace. Not many sunbeds, but the sea‑view tables make it a perfect long lunch spot.




$$ Moosa Bay is a fantastic restaurant in Marbesa on a beautiful historic site with plenty of parking. The new owners have really improved the restaurant and have now made improvements and extensions to the beach. Sea views from every table. Perfect spot to spend a day - not many beach chairs but the gorgeous terrace is a lovely place to spend the afternoon.



NEW OPENING SUMMER 2026 - Astoria Marbella Beach Club






Absolutely gorgeous new high-end beach club and restaurant is planned to open this summer, a few blocks East of the Mariott Beach Resort. Renovations are finishing up, the planned design looks amazing. This club is part of an established group of chic restaurants and venues, we're looking forward to see what they will do with their newest location! Will this be the new rendez-vous for beautiful people on the beach?



Planned design of the Astoria Marbella Beach Club, opening in summer 2026
Planned design of the Astoria Marbella Beach Club, opening in summer 2026


You can explore more about Astoria Beach Club on their official site for current menus and updates.


Why Elviria Has the Best Beaches in Marbella

Elviria sits just east of Marbella town, known for:

  • Wide sandy beaches

  • Calm, swimmable water

  • Easy parking

  • Water sports

  • Dozens of restaurants within walking distance

It’s also home to the Don Carlos Hotel, Marriott Marbella, and the legendary Nikki Beach.

To enjoy all these beaches within walking distance, you can stay at our Honeymoon Suites boutique studios, right on the best beach in Elviria!

Carlos y Paola chiringuito terrace, live music many days, great paella and fish.  Elviria
Chiringuitos on Elviria beaches


Enjoy all these beach attractions, stay with us!



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