11 best things to pack for a Euro beach club holiday
Yes it can be pricey but this type of beach day is undeniably glamorous.
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Pull up a sunlounger and order a round of negronis.
The Euro approach to a day by the ocean involves fashion, cocktails and rented sunloungers. Not only are we in but we’re looking good too.
The idea of paying for a spot on the beach may be an anathema to many Australians, but from Spain to Turkiye, beach clubs have added the most glamorous of twists to the occasion. Here’s what you need to join the beautiful people on the sand.
Marinella Private Beach at Borgo Santandrea
You know your digs are fancy when they have their own private beach. Especially on the Amalfi Coast where space is at a premium. This beach club is what happens when mix Wes Anderson with The White Lotus. Even the navy and white changing cubicles - at the foot of the stone terraces - bridge the beach and the hotel in perfectly pitched nautical style. Of course, a mere raise of the tanned wrist from your sunbed will have a waiter bustling over with a Aperol spritz and there is a private pier should you fancy a jaunt to Positano or Capri. The detail (and the symmetry) here are exquisite and so that you don’t to take any steep paths in your Pradas, there is even a lift from the hotel to the strand.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra 5G 512GB, Amazon, $1699
The Y2K icon is back and leading the flip phone renaissance. It’s super compact for your beach bag yet offers the industry’s largest external display and cleverly taps into the zeitgeist in Pantone’s Colour of The Year Peach Fuzz. Google’s Gemini app is pre-loaded for super intuitive AI and the finishes on the exterior are made of vegan leather. The interior display stretches across two screens and the stable camcorder has been optimised for social media. In other words, your holiday snaps and clips will induce serious fomo in your friends. And you can even make phone calls on it.
Reebok Classic Leather 2400 sneakers, $160
Remember these are Euro beaches so you’ll probably have to clomp over stones and pebbles to get to your sunlounger. These kicks cleverly mix suede and leather accents with a always chic cream hue so you can wear them to dinner with a kaftan or some wide-legged pants.
Hydroflask Wide Flex Straw Cap Matcha Ombre, Amazon, $71.13
The importance of hydration aside, unless you want to be slugged bulk Euro for a glass of sparkling water at the beach club, it makes sense to BYO h2o. The stainless steel flask carries over 700ml, keeps things chill and the insulated flex straw cap is leakproof when closed. Bonus points for the ombre finish.
The North Face Men’s Wander Short in Forest Olive, $90
The thing with The North Face is you just know it’s going to last and these shorts are not only great in and out of the ocean, the body fabric is made with 86 per cent recycled polyester. They sit just above the knee so you’re not competing with the surrounding Euro gents for maximum Speedo exposure.
Ray-Ban Mega Clubmaster sunglasses, Sunglass Hut, $248
A classic mix of a Wayfarer and an aviator, these sunnies channel Riviera cool thanks to a slightly chunkier silhouette and ever-stylish green lenses with gold accents. They are best suited for those with oval and round shaped faces.
Tender is the Night, Amazon, $10.99 (Kindle)
Arguably the only book to top The Talented Mr Ripley in terms of Riviera shenanigans, F Scott Fitzgerald’s searing expose of the frailties and fears behind the glamorous crowd is as potent in the Influencer era as it was on its release in 1934. His prose is as incandescent as it is lush and intoxicating.
Camilla V-Neck Short Kaftan With Ties, $599
If you’re ever going to bust out the kaftan, a Euro beach club is the place. This silk number with a Pucci-esque ‘70s vibe is ideal over bathers or shorts for sundowners and we love the contrasting print on the neckline.
Jets Sorella Geo minimal tank one-piece, $200
When it comes to flattering swimwear, it’s hard to go past Jets. Its classic minimal tank design now comes in some stunning new patterns.
Sunday Supply Co Pacific beach towel, $89
Made from 100 per cent cotton, this quick-dry Turkish towel is a generous size, lightweight, and can be paired with a matching beach umbrella.
Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád Extrait de Parfum, Mecca Cosmetica, $362.
Hibiscus and rose contrast with the softness of vanilla beans in this scent that has been flooded with 5-star reviews.
Prene Petra bumbag, $99.95
This neoprene bag is just the thing to keep your phone, keys and wallet safe at a beach club. An adjustable strap means it can be worn as a bum, waist or chest bag.
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