Vacations travel

The idea of partying on the beach is universally appealing
conjuring up images of dancing from sunset to sunrise on golden sands
with bonfires
great music
crashing waves and cocktails in the mix.

From Ibiza to Miami
there are as many types of beach parties as there are party-people looking for a good time. From down and dirty dancing to celebrity-spotting socializing
read on for the 5 best party beaches in the world!

IBIZA
SPAIN

The name Ibiza has been synonymous with the phrase ‘beach party’ ever since the late ‘80’s when the former hangout of hippies and flower-children
metamorphosized into the party capital of the world. Stars
celebs and models all love to get down at the clubs dotted around this picturesque Spanish isle. The Playa d’en Bossa Beach is the longest stretch of beach on the island with its bars and caf้s. The far end of the beach (away from Ibiza Town) is calmer
with less people and house music. But for the definitive Ibiza beach party
head to Bora Bora
half way along d'en Bossa beach. Ibiza is also known as a gay-friendly beach party destination.

MYKONOS
GREECE

With its welcoming locals and trendy beach bars oceanside
Mykonos is another great place to party on the sands. Head to Paradise Beach Bar
located right on the beach between the palm trees. Here the partying starts early - from 2 pm – and goes on till sunrise the following day. This breathtakingly beautiful island is another favourite destination of the world’s fashionable party-set
so expect to enjoy celebrity-spotting while you dance the night away. Lots of places of historical and cultural interest
plus great tanning opportunities
mean you’ll never be bored while waiting for the fun to begin.

SOUTH BEACH
MIAMI

Where the beautiful people hang out – South Beach offers all the partying you’ll ever need. Although not strictly speaking ON the beach
the numerous fabulous clubs sprinkled along this expensive coastline are so hot that they bring the beach atmosphere right inside. This is where the posh people party
but the good times only get under way from 11 pm
so strolling along the beach
dining out or having a drink in the earlier part of the evening is recommended to avoid arriving too early. Many top model agencies send scouts to South Beach - you never know who might spot you on one of the awesome dance floors. The beach itself is stunning
with white
baby-powder sands caressed by the Atlantic. Not only can you dine here during the day but when the sun goes down you can have fun at the beds on stilts at Nikki Beach.

BLOOMINGDALE AAN ZEE
HOLLAND

This event-venue opened nearly 7 years ago as a beach party for Amsterdam locals. The club has grown to accommodate 2 400 revelers with both in- and out-of-door areas. The setting is one of the most aesthetic on the Netherlands coast. Bloomingdales is renowned for its all-day Sunday parties held regularly throughout the year. The music tends towards chilled
laid-back tunes
perfect for the beach-setting. Top DJ’s are hosted regularly here.

CAMPS BAY
CAPE TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA

The white sands of this beautiful beach are popular throughout summer with both locals and international visitors to the Mother City of Cape Town
South Africa. With bars
cafes and restaurants right along the Camps Bay strip there are always trendy and beautiful people spilling out of these venues on to the beach. While volley ball and tanning are popular by day
sundowners and impromptu beach parties are on from early evening to well past midnight. Enjoy music
fire-jugglers and drumming around the huge bonfires which are lit during the summer holiday season.

So if sun
sand and sea make put you in the mood for some sexy partying – why leave the beach? Head for one of these 5 hot spots and the party need never end!