Formentera
A fun beach tavern, just south of Platja Illetes, that tends to attract locals for fish, salads, sangría and, of course, sunsets.
Must-see nightlife in Spain
Córdoba
This DJ bar with a 20s clientele gets hotter and busier as the night progresses. The rhythms run from urban to reggae to funk.
Zaragoza
The omniously-named Cucaracha (Cockroach) is great for well-priced cocktails in near-darkness with crashing music.
Madrid
In the lobby of Hotel Urban, Glass Bar is a high-class cocktail bar with impeccable service and top-shelf spirits.
Gijón
A popular, friendly little salsa bar near the marina, with a more mature crowd than you’ll find in Cimadevilla.
Zaragoza
A fashionable, half-open-air space in El Tubo serving 22 types of gin and plenty of cocktails. Does meals too.
Puerto de la Cruz
This dark and sexy Latino nightclub goes on all night and is located in an atmospheric colonial building.
Bilbao
This cute little blue teashop sells loose-leaf tea to take away or you can sit and sup your brew in situ.
La Gomera
Live music, DJ sets and laid-back vibes on a leafy garden terrace just inland from Vueltas' harbour.
Antequera
A lively bar with terrace seating on the picturesque square; it offers occasional live music.
Mérida
This reliable jazz spot has a sophisticated scene with regular exhibitions and live jazz.
Murcia
This Irish pub has a suitably blarney atmosphere and all the predictable ales on tap.
Mallorca
A typical Mallorcan bar through and through, this traditional local is a welcome spot just off the main square and a good bolthole for a cafe con leche …
Puerto de la Cruz
Located over a restaurant and accessed via a traditional Canarian courtyard, this thumping nightclub has a series of atmospheric rooms offering varying…
Catalonia
One of a slew of similar places around Plaça Ricard Vinyes, Scandic serves up goldfish bowl–sized gin and tonics plus other potent mixed drinks. There are…
Andalucía
This bar in the zona de tascas (tapas zone) has a lively atmosphere and a younger clientele (20s) than most others, with everything painted in bright…
Tarragona
With its decent selection of beers and cava, this central cave-like cafe-bar on popular Plaça de la Font makes a solid choice for daytime drinks or the…
Vigo
A perennially popular, gaudily US-themed music bar, where decor includes an entire yellow taxi.
Vigo
An inviting Old Town wine bar, with wine barrels for tables and shelves full of bottles.
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
A long-standing club at the western end of the Centro Comercial San Telmo.
Ibiza Town
Just off Carrer de Barcelona in the Port Area, this cave-like bar was a prime hippy hang-out back in the day. The ambience remains lively with hard…
