Nikki Beach is a chain of luxury beach clubs dotted around the world that feature incredible music, exhilarating entertainment and exemplary dining.
American entrepreneur Jack Penrod is the founder and owner of Nikki Beach Worldwide, the global luxury lifestyle and hospitality brand behind the beach clubs.
The first Nikki Beach spot opened on Miami Beach in 1998, while other locations have sprung up across the globe including Montenegro, Greece, Dubai and more.
There are six Nikki Beach destinations you can realistically reach using the train (at least part of the way) in Europe: Saint Tropez in France, Monte Carlo in Monaco and Marbella in Spain as well as the island locations of Ibiza and Mallorca (Balearic Islands off Spain) and Costa Smeralda (Sardinia, Italy). Here's our run-down of the six, and how to plan a trip there by train.
Image Credit and Location: Nikki Beach, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
Your guide to Nikki Beach spots in Europe
Marbella (Spain)
Nikki Beach offers extended lunches, an incredible ambiance, unforgettable music and entertainment as well as barefoot luxury at their Marbella destination.
Open from April to September during the European summer, this location opened 20 years ago and consists of a swimming pool with sunbeds on a raised deck, a large open-air restaurant, a centrally located octagon-shaped bar, lifestyle boutique and a terrace with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
A classy venue known for being one of the first beach clubs to bring the brand’s signature all-white decor to Andalucia, Nikki Beach Marbella lets you enjoy life under the Spanish sun whilst lounging on plush daybeds gazing out onto the ocean.
The style for 2023 at Nikki Beach Marbella pays tribute to the sunshine with golden accents on its decor and extensive venue renovations making this property shine even brighter for visitors.
Nearest station: Málaga train station is just a 45-minute drive from Nikki Beach Marbella. Also, see our guide to getting from Málaga to Marbella by bus.
Image Credit and Location: Nikki Beach, Saint Tropez, France
Saint Tropez (France)
Nikki Beach Saint Tropez launched in 2002 on the beautiful Pampelonne beach, swiftly becoming one of the hottest touchstones for international celebrities and party vibes.
With a defined season from April 27 to September 17, this location is open daily and sees clientele from all around the world as well as French locals flocking in to soak up the sun and enjoy delicious cuisine and creative cocktails.
The bar serves some of the best champagne around including Perrier-Jouet, Dom Perignon, Krug and Cristal, so you can sit back and sip slowly amongst Saint Tropez’s sun-seekers whilst listening along to the all-day tunes from world-class DJs.
Understated, luxurious and utterly sophisticated with impeccable style, Nikki Beach Saint Tropez captures France’s finest qualities with an extensive menu representative of all the countries it has locations in, including healthy salads, innovative sushi rolls, freshly-caught seafood and slow-roasted free-range rotisserie chicken.
Nearest station: Nikki Beach Saint Tropez is just over a two-hour drive from Nice train station, or just over one hour by car from Fréjus on the train line between Nice and Marseille.
Image Credit and Location: Nikki Beach, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo (Monaco)
Nikki Beach Monte Carlo is located on the rooftop of the Fairmont Hotel in Monaco and offers breathtaking views of the principality and the Mediterranean Sea.
Open from April to October daily, the club gives you the chance to rub shoulders with jetsetters, celebs and stars of the stage and screen, all of them drawn in by Monaco's reputation as one of the most exclusive destinations in the entire world.
The sophisticated scene here has an emphasis on lounging poolside with bubbly, signature cocktails and gourmet food.
Nearest station: Monaco-Monte Carlo train station is just a 15-minute walk from Nikki Beach Monte Carlo. Get there by train from Nice's airport easily.
Image Credit and Location: Nikki Beach, Ibiza, Spain
Other Nikki Beach destinations in Europe
There are three other Nikki Beach destinations that you can use trains to get nearby, but since they are all based on islands you’ll need to cross the water by other means to reach them. You can reach Ibiza and Mallorca by ferry from the Spanish cities Barcelona and Valencia, while you can reach Olbia in Sardinia using ferries from Livorno and Civitavecchia on the Italian mainland.
Ibiza (Spain): A paradise tucked away in the beautiful beach of the Santa Eulalia area, Nikki Beach Ibiza is open from April to October on the Spanish island of Ibiza.
Image Credit and Location: Nikki Beach, Mallorca, Spain
Mallorca (Spain): Nikki Beach Mallorca is the epitome of a barefoot luxury atmosphere with a celebration of the Mediterranean spirit, located just 20 minutes from Palma.
Costa Smeralda (Italy): Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda is a stunning seaside destination open from June to September, showcasing one of the best beaches in Sardinia's most famous stretch of coastline.
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Header Image Credit: Nikki Beach/Pedro Jaen. Image Location: Nikki Beach, Marbella, Spain