Walking along the seafront from the old harbor toward Ca'n Pere Antoni, you eventually encounter tiki umbrellas, Balinese beds, and the blue of the Mediterranean spreading out before a sweeping terrace. This is where Palma stops being a city – and Anima Beach begins. Not a resort, not a chain operation: an independent beach club with kitchen and bar that delivers both without compromise.
Concept
"Relaxed Beach Chic" is its self-description – and it's more accurate than it first sounds. Anima Beach is neither a pure party venue nor a pure restaurant: it's a place that mirrors the rhythm of a long beach day. Sunbeds directly on Ca'n Pere Antoni beach, a VIP lounge, a cocktail bar with a champagne focus, and a fully-fledged kitchen you wouldn't expect on sunbeds – these are the four pillars the concept rests on. If you start the morning with a smoothie and a lounger, you can still be sitting at the same spot for dinner by evening.
Atmosphere
The view is a given: panoramic vistas over Palma Bay, sea-facing beds, salt air within reach. What sets Anima Beach apart beyond that is the music – mellow lounge sounds by day that strip the place of its urban edge; by evening, as the sun sets, the energy steps up. The 360° sunset is a daily ritual here, not a marketing slogan. Guests who seek the balance between a relaxed beach club and a serious dinner make up the typical crowd – multilingual staff (German, English, Spanish) keeps the experience frictionless.
Food & Drinks
That the kitchen is the heart of the club comes down to Marco Di Loreto: the owner is also known in Palma as the restaurateur behind Mar de Nudos, and that background shows in the menu. All pastas are freshly made in-house. The abcMallorca review brought Prawn Cocktail Anima (avocado, tomatoes, crisp salad), Crispy Salmon with teriyaki glaze and wok vegetables, and tagliatelle with truffle and olive oil to the table – rounded off with homemade tiramisu and apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Beyond that: poke bowls, sharing tapas, gourmet burgers, and the Anima Beach Pizza as a regular guest favorite. At the bar, cocktails made from fresh local fruit in ice-cold glasses take center stage alongside champagne, which the staff treats with genuine expertise.
Who it's for & occasions
Lunch with friends, a sunset dinner for two, a summer evening that starts with drinks and ends with live music – Anima Beach handles all three without a change of scene. City residents use it as an escape from the bustle of the inner city; guests from Old Town hotels appreciate arriving on foot at one of Palma's most appealing spots. For corporate events, birthdays, or intimate evenings by the sea, the club offers a private dining and events package with panoramic backdrop.
Insider tip
The sunset isn't the end of the evening – it's the opening act: in the summer months (June to October), Anima Beach stays open into the early hours. Live music and sunset sessions bridge the transition from beach mode to night mode. Anyone wanting to enjoy this moment with a good table should book ahead – via the booking form on the official website (myrestoo) or at reservas@animabeachpalma.com.
