On Carrer Ran de Mar you hear Charly’s before you see it: a deep bass from the disco floor pulsing through the night, and a few steps further country rock drifting through a wooden door while billiard balls click inside. Three distinct sound worlds, one building – since 1978 the undisputed nightlife anchor of Can Picafort.
Concept – Three Worlds Under One Roof
What sets Charly’s apart from any other venue on this stretch of coastline is its consistent three-in-one approach. The main discotheque is the heart – “the house of good music”, as it styles itself – with current charts and the most important hits across the decades. Next to it, the Far West Saloon, its own distinct space since 1992 with western Americana décor: two zones (the Saloon and the Canteen), billiards, darts, table football and a terrace. And deeper in the building, the American Cellar, since 1994 the niche for anyone who finds the main disco playlist too predictable – soul, reggae, blues, funk, rock and alternative in an atmosphere evoking the US feel of the sixties and seventies.
Atmosphere & Design
The discotheque goes for deliberate classicism – no cold minimalism, no LED-soaked posturing, but the traditional discotheque flair that draws its energy from continuity. The Saloon is all wood, warm lighting and a relaxed comfort you won’t find in typical beach clubs. The Cellar makes no compromises: dark, alternative, off the mainstream. Whether you’re after a loud night on the dancefloor or a quieter evening with a game of darts, you’ll find your temperament here without ever leaving the building.
Programme & Music
DJs play every evening in the disco section – a mix of current chart hits and proven floor-fillers. The most reliable signature is **Friday Night Fever**: every Friday, a tribute to the disco fever of the seventies and eighties that draws regulars and newcomers alike. Regular names behind the decks include DJ LYA and Stefan DJ; occasional special acts appear – most recently a Michael Jackson tribute evening. The Saloon runs soft rock and country; the Cellar offers alternative sounds for different ears.
Who It’s For
The crowd is explicitly international and cross-generational – the venue itself describes the Saloon as “a meeting point for people of all nationalities and ages.” The disco targets lovers of good music, but in practice the age range is broader than a pure trend club. Groups looking for an affordable and lively night out are just as at home here as holidaymakers simply wanting to see where the evening takes them. Charly’s holds a de-facto monopoly on nightlife in Can Picafort – if you’re going out in this resort, you’ll end up here sooner or later.
Insider Tip
The disco floor only truly fills after midnight – arrive too early and you’ll be standing on an empty dancefloor. Use the earlier evening hours for the Saloon: billiards, darts, terrace and a calmer atmosphere while the disco side warms up. If after a couple of hours on the dancefloor the playlist feels repetitive, just change the door: the Cellar offers the same evening on a different channel.
