The sun beats low on the horizon, revealing the sky in feminine pinks and ruby oranges. It is a pleasant breeze, the tinkling of the breaking waves on the beach and in your hand there is a cold glass of something special. Perhaps it is a deep red wine, brewed in a local vineyard or a fresh-flavored tropical resort bar cocktail with only a few steps between the bar and the sea.
Herewith, welcome to the stratum of beachside resort bars where beverages are no longer beverages; but are encounters and memories, pages in a book.
It is something decadent and intimate to sit at a resort bar near the beach. The salt air, the seagulls far away, the mellow murmur of easy repartee, the crack of ice cubes in a tumbler, they make this enchanted place out of which time seems to pass more slowly.
And regardless of whether you are in Mallorca, the Greek Islands or sprawling on any stretch of the Turkish coast, a resort bar on the beach is always like a kind of casual luxury that is hard to rival. It is not only about the alcohol. It is vibe. The scenery. The minor ceremonial forms. The fresh-mint muddling, the citrus cutting like a chef, the pour of the local wine with a sense of pride by our bartenders do go hand in hand with theater and therapy.
The point is when you are drinking wine in bar of the seaside resort, most of the time you are going to be able to taste the essence of the area. The wines are earthy, sun-baked, and characterful in such places as Crete or Sardinia. They have been mellowed in the same sea breeze and sun rays which you are experiencing and you can taste that in every drop.
The Germans, in particular, value purity of local products. You will have realized that on some level the drinking of a glass of Assyrtiko in Santorini or a Vermentino in Corsica is somehow more special simply because you are a stone-throw away from the vineyard.
And beachside resort bars know this. That’s why many offer curated local wine lists that let you explore the region with your palate. Want something crisp and mineral-y to go with your grilled sea bass? They’ve got you. Prefer a bold red while the sun sets over the Med? No problem.
Let’s not forget the resort bar cocktails—a whole world of flavor, creativity, and yes, a bit of drama. There’s something about a cocktail served at a beachside resort bar that just feels... more special. Maybe it’s the tiny umbrella. Perhaps it is the passionfruit foam. Perhaps it is simply the awareness on the fact that you are on holiday, and you need not sweat about waking up early in the morning to set an alarm.
The cool thing about it is that quite a number of beachside resort bars these days have begun to give local takes on classic drinks. Consider mojitos using local honey, margaritas laced with herb-infused salt or sangria with fruit picked off local farms. And the presentation? Instagram-worthy, without a doubt. From coconut shells to smoked rosemary sprigs, resort bar cocktails are the kind of drinks that make you pause before sipping—just to take it all in.
Let’s be honest—one of the most underrated joys of travel is finding that spot. You know the one. The bartender remembers your name by the second night, your drink order by the third. You have your favorite seat. You know the best time to catch the golden hour. It’s like your own personal pocket of paradise.
Beach side resort bars emanate this vibe so well. It is not about selling drinks; they sell comfort. Be it a solo trip, honeymoon or a family friendly vacation, you need to be grounded and that grounding point is the resort bar. And then there is comfort in routine, even when you are on vacation. Knowing that every evening ends with a handcrafted cocktail or a glass of regional red at your go-to seaside resort bar? That’s the good stuff. That’s the stuff you remember when you’re back home in Düsseldorf or Hamburg, scrolling through your holiday photos, wishing you could teleport.
Like not every bar in all the resorts on the beachlines is the same. The very best? They’ve got:
A good range of local and international choices (because one time you want to have something new, another time you simply need a nice G&T).
Competent bartenders, who consider mixology as an art.
The killer seats at killer views (even more points to bean bags or hammocks).
Live music or a laid back playlist that does not drown your dialogue.
A pleasant atmosphere of friendly stuff they treat you as the one of the family.
When you locate a resort bar by the beach that fits all those criteria, bookmark it. Mentally. Or literally. You are going to want to visit back.
The following are some tried-and-tested guidelines on how you maximize your visit at a beachside resort bar:
Off peak (e.g. early evening or late afternoon) is most likely to provide best service and photo light.
Enquire as to off-menu cocktails. Bartenders are in love with being creative.
Talk to the personnel. They may provide fantastic suggestions, both on to-drink and to-do around.
Get local. It is possible that you find your new favorite wine or cocktail.
At the heart of it all, beachside resort bars aren’t just places to grab a drink. They’re part of your holiday rhythm. The wind-down at the end of a beach day. The warm-up before dinner. The late-night conversations under the stars. They’re where you meet strangers who feel like friends. Where you toast to love, life, or just making it through another week.
There’s a reason we return to them, year after year. It’s not about the alcohol—it’s about the ambiance. The experience. The memories that somehow cling to every glass rim like sea salt.
And so, if this vacation plans full of rugged coastlines, picture perfect views, and one-of-a-kind sips is beckoning you, now is the time. Go to a resort bar over looking the beach and just sit there and let the world just slow down for a little while.
Whether you're after the perfect resort bar cocktail, a crisp glass of local white, or just a shady spot with a sea breeze and good company—beachside resort bars deliver in all the right ways.
Want to experience the best beachside resort bars across Europe and beyond? Let TUI take you there. From Greece to Spain to far-flung tropical paradises, they’ve got resorts where the drinks are just as memorable as the views.
So go ahead—treat yourself. Book that trip. Find your perfect seaside resort bar. And raise a glass to sunsets, slow moments, and seriously good cocktails.
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