09 Jul 2025
With temperatures across Europe set to rise even higher over the coming weeks, travellers are looking for cool ways to enjoy the heat. From swim-up bars to breezy beach clubs, we've rounded up four top spots where you can sip, swim, and soak in the summer vibes.
Jardin Tropezina at Château de La Messardière, Saint-Tropez
Just steps from the sea, Jardin Tropezina is the ultimate French Riviera beach club, offering private loungers designed by artisanal French luxury brand iKKim'O, DJ sets, Michelin-starred cuisine by celebrated Chef Jean-François Piège, and a chic curated Vanille & Lilas boutique, offering a careful selection of designer pieces by brands including Orlebar Brown, Diptyque, iKKim'O and more. As day turns to night, live musicians set the mood from 7:30pm, providing the perfect atmosphere for sundowner cocktails and Mediterranean dinners under the stars.
Overlooking it all from nearby hilltop, Château de La Messardière blends classic French chateau charm with Riviera glamour. Following a full renovation, the Airelles property now boasts a 25m outdoor lap pool, a 1,000 sqm Valmont Spa, and sweeping views over the Pampelonne Bay.
- Opening hours: from 10 am to 00:30 am
- Lunch served from 12 pm to 4 pm
- Dinner served from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
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Armação Beach Club at Vila Vita Parc Resort, Algarve
Just a 10-minute shuttle from the luxury of Vila Vita Parc, Armação Beach Club spans 300m of golden sand on Armação de Pêra beach. Guests can spend the entire day drifting between three beachfront restaurants – Praia Dourada, Arte Náutica, and NANA on the Beach - each offering fresh seafood, grilled meats, salads, and seasonal tapas delivered directly to daybeds or loungers.
This summer, Praia Dourada unveils its Sunset Beach Lounge, taking place every Friday and Saturday from 4th July to 13th September. Guests are invited to indulge in expertly crafted signature cocktails whilst basking in the soulful rhythms of curated guests DJs. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, this experience is the perfect way to embrace the weekend in the Algarve in style.
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Castelfalfi x Alpemare Beach Club, Forte dei Marmi
A beach club in Tuscany?! Almost. This summer, guests of Castelfalfi, a contemporary-luxe hotel set across 2,700 acres of rolling countryside, ancient vineyards, olive groves, and woodlands, can enjoy exclusive access to the renowned Alpemare Beach Club in Forte dei Marmi, the elegant seaside retreat owned by the Bocelli family.
Just over an hour from Castelfalfi, Alpemare offers the perfect complement to the Tsucan retreat: guests staying in Signature Suites or villas enjoy complimentary cabana access, complete with sun loungers, deck chairs, and dedicated beachside service in one of Italy's most refined coastal settings. It's the perfect blend of Tuscan tranquillity and Riviera glamour: countryside mornings, seaside afternoons.
Back at the estate, Castelfalfi invites guests to unwind in panoramic outdoor pools set against Tuscan hills, perfect for a leisurely swim or aperitivo al fresco from the Giglio Blu Pool Bar.
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T Beach and WoW Pool at Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como
With over 100 years of history as the first hotel on Lake Como, the iconic Grand Hotel Tremezzo is set in an elegant Art Nouveau palazzo surrounded by a private park and offering spectacular views over the lake and Grigne Mountains from its 80 rooms and suite.
For a welcome retreat from the bustle of everyday, guests can head down to Grand Hotel Tremezzo's private and secluded beach club, T Beach, celebrating the best of Lake Como's lido culture the Tremezzo way – hang out under the iconic orange umbrellas on the edge of the lake and dive into the iconic Water On Water swimming pool, a showpiece against a stellar backdrop, made for lounging during long summer days and sharing a Spritz at golden hour. Leisurely light lunches including T Pizza are on hand, serving Italian classics alongside elevated evening cuisine at Giacomo Milano, offering freshly caught seafood dishes including spaghetti alle vongole and salted seabass, alongside outstanding Italian wines.
