KARISMA BEACH CLUB

The sun is barely above the horizon, the Bay of Palma glowing in warm shades of orange and violet — and you have the best seat on this 750-square-metre terrace with sea views, high above the bustle on Carrer de l'Arenal. The shisha draws smoothly, the table holds sharing plates and a signature cocktail whose recipe exists only here. Once you're settled up top, you understand what the house means: time stands still. Concept The name "Beach Club" takes some creative licence: no sunbeds, no daytime swimming, but an elevated rooftop lounge with a clear identity. The Karisma brand began as a shisha lounge and cocktail bar in the heart of Palma before bringing its concept to the Playa de Palma coastline — expanded with Mediterranean-Asian fusion cuisine and a spectacular viewing terrace. The philosophy: a place where enjoyment comes first and the evening unfolds at its own pace. Atmosphere From the elevated terrace you take in the bay without crowds, without rows of beach umbrellas, without anything in the way. Sofa areas invite you to sink in and stay — guests confirm this unanimously. The sunset view is the recurring theme in reviews: "breathtaking", "fantastic" — not a marketing promise but a consistent chorus. As the sun drops, the music shifts subtly from quiet lounge beats to something livelier without losing the relaxed feel. The team is young, multilingual and consistently described as exceptionally warm. Food & Drinks The kitchen plays Mediterranean-Asian fusion in tapas format: dishes served to share, presented with elegance and creativity. The menu includes dishes such as homemade croquettes, cannelloni with beef cheek and a frozen daiquiri. The plates suit a long, unhurried evening where hunger is a companion rather than the main event. Guests specifically praise the tapas selection — and the wine list as a fitting complement. At the bar you'll find classic cocktails alongside the house's own signature drinks — including frozen cocktails and passion fruit mojitos — recipes you won't recognise from the next beach bar. If you like your cocktails strong, mention it when you order; the team adjusts. Shisha This is the heart of it all. Karisma began as a shisha lounge, and that heritage shapes the place to this day. The tobacco selection is wide, the bowls are described as exceptionally beautiful, and the team will mix a custom blend on request: "Tell us what you'd like to try and we'll create it." Guests confirm this is one of the best shishas in Palma. Who It's For & When to Go Couples after a romantic sunset over the bay, friend groups who want to work through cocktails and sharing plates — and above all guests for whom shisha is more than an afterthought. The venue is explicitly designed for shisha lovers. Not a family restaurant, not a lunchtime spot. The format runs from late afternoon into the evening, for anyone who wants to take their time. A wheelchair-accessible entrance makes it easy to reach. Insider Tip Book ahead via the website — at sunset the terrace fills quickly and the best sofa spots with sea views go fast. Arrive shortly before sundown: the colour play over the Bay of Palma is the real headline act of the evening. And if you enjoy shisha, ask for a custom blend — that's the house speciality, and the team loves it.