A day, or three, at one of the full-service beach clubs on the Costa del Sol is a quintessential experience on a visit to this sun-baked region. These pay-per-day clubs vary from luxurious places with spas and restaurants to simpler ones that rent sun beds and umbrellas. Each has a different personality, so here is our rundown of the ones we like best.

Besaya Beach Club

This beach club on the main promenade in Marbella, close to the Puerto Banús marina, is best known for its bars and restaurants. These include an attractive sit-down restaurant with a white canvas roof, rattan chairs and white-cloth-dressed tables. Though there are hammocks on the beach below the restaurant, most people come here for a long, leisurely seaside meal. The crowd is dressier than it is at beach clubs with sun beds and umbrellas.

Besaya Beach Club
Tel. (34) 952-777-299