Spain - Nightlife

Hip hop, house, pop – one of the capital’s most famous discos pumps up the heat. The “funky Wendnesday”... and “funky Sunday” are really hot. more

Disco and every once and a while live acts for everyone who loves Latin rhythms; no matter if Salsa or... Merengue. Mantra: every day a new Fiesta. more

Not only its architecture, a unique dome structure, makes this huge disco stand out. Since the late 1990s... the venue has attained cult status. Stars like Lady Gaga and Faithless already performed here. more

Cosy, original flamenco pub, which bears the friendly stamp of the manageress Anselma. There is no entrance... fee here and so it quickly fills up, but you are expected to at least buy a drink or two. more

This stylish Tablao with artistic decor hosts fantastic flamenco performances every night. Its flamenco... stage rich in tradition has been trodden by such legendary stars as Pastora Imperio, La Chunga and Antonio Gades. Today it is the spot where Rosario Castro, the famous house dancer known as "La Charola", demonstrates her skills. Metro: Opera or La Latina. more

Jazz and blues live in the Huertas quarter. It’s best to get there early as this small café fills... up very quickly. Metro: Antón Martín. more

Tito's is simply a must-see in Palma's nightlife. Opened as a nightclub at the start of the 1920s, it... is now a very popular club. Light shows, go-go girls and, of course, good music ensure the good atmosphere; the glass facade also offers a fantastic view of the harbour. more

The chill-out bar in red plush with an oriental touch is quite special in Palma's nightlife. If you order... one of the exotic tea specialties instead of a cocktail, you will definitely not be looked at disapprovingly. Until 1 am snacks are served. more

This music café, which was founded by Dutch pop composer Eric-Jan Harmsen was originally a theatre and... meeting place for the intelligentsia, today the live , today the live music events are popular with the in-crowd. Jazz, blues and rock are played here daily from 11.30 pm, a good alternative to house and techno for people on the other side of 30. more

The cult after-hours club is only officially open on Mondays unless there is a spontaneous wild party... - then up to 3,000 people can be found partying. Thanks to the nearby airport, roaring jets regularly drown out the house sound, as legendary DJs lay on the tunes. It is a challenge in itself to find out when the party will really get going. If you know a local - you're sorted. It is closed down regularly by the authorities, which makes it all that more interesting more

One of the best bars on the island with a North African flair, nice, stylish people, good music, several... bars, some of which are located in tents, a restaurant (open until 1.30 am) and a small dance floor which starts to fill up after 1 am. House music sets the tone and of course it has its own CD collection - how could you expect any different in Ibiza? more

The Pacha club is "the place to be" in Ibiza with the most celebrities, internationally renowned DJs... and great parties. It’s trendy to simply let go: in the "Funky Room" which features house with a touch of soul, in Hip-Hop Corner, or in the "Pachacha Room" where the locals dance to Latin rhythms. more

Akuarela is a popular place in one of Valencia’s most famous nightlife areas, especially in summer.... DJs play in the “Sala Comercial” and in the “Sala Electro-House”. more

A mixture of bar and restaurant - and an ideal spot to soak up the atmosphere around Marina Botafoc:... from hip to eccentric and ultra chic. more

Party and show time! In this mega disco several dance floors and events attract thousands of people -... each night. Needless to say, all this comes at a price. more

Music bar at the marina, famous above all for its live performances. The audience is especially enthusiastic... about the Sunday concerts featuring rock, blues or pop acts. more

This multi-functional meeting place near the Nautic Club is divided into a restaurant, cocktail bar and... chill-out area. In the cocktail bar you can listen to live music (daily in summer, otherwise on weekends only): jazz, Bossa Nova, flamenco, blues and rock. DJs provide audiovisual entertainment. Relax in the cozy corners of the chill-out area decorated with lots of pillows. more

This little club puts the emphasis on techno and house music. As well as the dance floor, there is a... chill-out room. more

More a salsateca than a disco: here exclusively Latino music of all kinds is played from classic mambo... to son, merengue and samba through to the current fusion of salsa and hip-hop. Often live music at the weekend and there are free mini salsa lessons for beginners. more

There's life in the old dog yet - "Otto Zutz" was the city's number one venue in the wild 1980s. It had... since become a slightly more sedate but still chic disco with a huge mirror on a theatre-like stage. It is currently regaining its public. Spread over two levels, you can choose between electro-pop à la Ibiza or hiphop and funk. more

This glamorous club with a high VIP factor is very popular: downstairs, guests (generally between 20... and 30 years old) will find a large house dancefloor, while upstairs is a second dancefloor for hip hop, R'n'B and soul. more

Tiny bar with an existentialist look: dusty shelves above the bar with even dustier bottles, yellowed... photos from Paris in the 50s, accompanied by French songs by Edith Piaf and Juliette Gréco - it's practically like a time machine in the El Raval district. more

The nostalgic atmosphere of the bar is hard to beat. Shelves above the mirrors on the walls contain an... enormous selection of spirits. Especially popular with the clientele, a mixture of creative types and students who tend to arrive after midnight, is absinthe. more

Known as the "Dragon cave" (La Cova del Drac) and a hideaway for intellectuals and those opposing the... regime during the Franco period, the traditional jazz basement adapted its programme and interior to match the prevailing tastes. You are guaranteed to hear good live jazz, latin and funk. more

An institution since the 1930s: elegant cocktail bar without any ostentatiousness. The barmen understand... their art and the classic drinks taste exactly as they should do. "Respectable clothing" required. more