Beach Parties

For party-animals all over the world, nothing can compare to dancing barefoot on white sand as the sun comes up over the ocean. The laid-back beach lifestyle is all about letting your hair down, so when fun-loving people get together on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the parties are sure to get wild.

The world’s biggest and most frantic beach party is the Full Moon Party on Ko Phangan, Thailand. Every 28 days, up to 30,000 revelers flock to Haad Rin Beach for a glimpse of the ultimate tropical party. Hotels and bars hike up their prices to cash in on the tourists, but living is still cheap compared to anywhere in Europe or the US, and don’t forget that entry to the Full Moon Party is free. It rarely attracts famous acts, but the atmosphere is great and the surroundings are beautiful.

Beach Parties in Europe, Australia and Africa

The summertime beach raves in Ibiza, Spain, are as close as Europe comes to a Full Moon Party. Ibiza is expensive, but if you’re a dance music conoisseur, you’ll be able to check out some world-class DJs. Ibiza’s main rival for the beach-party crown is Benicassim. Also in Spain, Beniscassim plays host to one of the great European music festivals every July – expect a hot, sleepless weekend, with party-goers splashing into the sea to cool off.

Bondi Beach, Australia, was once home to the wildest Christmas party in the southern hemisphere. In an attempt to reduce crowds and drunkeness, the local council recently banned public consumption of alcohol on the 25th December. Don’t worry, though, the celebration has simply moved to Boxing Day, when you’ll see countless locals and foreigners sharing beers and working on their sun-tan in the sweltering Australian summer. If you’re looking for an alternative beach-party experience, then look no further than Malawi’s Lake of Stars festival every October. Although Malawi is a landlocked state, it contains the third largest lake in Africa, complete with white, sandy beaches and turquoise waters. On top of a great line-up of DJs, Lake of Stars also features some fascinating world music. With such a diverse wealth of beach parties, there’s something out there for you. Take off your shoes, dance in the sand, and don’t stop til the sun comes up.