Ánima Beach Club
Passeig de Ca'n Barbara 10, Palma
Ánima Beach Club sits at the quieter western end of Palma's Paseo Marítimo, on a small city beach below Bellver hill. It runs from breakfast through to late night, with sunbeds and cocktails on the sand, DJ sets and a Mediterranean menu of rice dishes, fish and sharing plates. The easygoing, all-day format makes it a handy base for a beach day close to the city that rolls into evening drinks. Sunset is the prime time for a table with a sea view. Adults-oriented and relaxed rather than a party club.
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