El Octógono Beach Club – Classic Private Beach Club & Dining (Sotogrande) 🌴🍽️
🍷 Why We Love It
El Octógono Beach Club is one of Sotogrande’s most established and historic beach clubs, beloved for its relaxed yet prestigious vibe, family-friendly facilities, and beach-side position by the Marina. Open since the late 1980s, it’s a club with a long heritage that generations of locals and visitors return to for summer days by the sea.
🍴 What It’s Best For
- Poolside Relaxation 🌊: The club features three swimming pools — an adults’ pool, a children’s pool and a smaller splash pool for babies — set among lawns and shaded lounging areas overlooking the beach.
- Beach Access & Sunbathing ☀️: With direct, easy access to the sandy shoreline, members and guests can transition seamlessly from pool to sea.
- Dining at Restaurant Quo 🍽️: The on-site restaurant, Quo, helmed by chef Emilio Rodenas, offers a gourmet Mediterranean menu with fresh local produce including seafood, rice dishes and grill options — all paired with views over the sea and marina.
- Family & Kids Activities 👨👩👧👦: Beyond pools and sunbathing, the club often includes kids’ programmes and supervised play zones typical of beach clubs in Sotogrande.
- Tennis & Padel Courts 🎾: El Octógono isn’t just a beach club — it also incorporates tennis and padel facilities directed by professionals, making it a sporty destination for members too.
🪩 Atmosphere & Highlights
El Octógono blends an exclusive yet familial beach club atmosphere with lush gardens, shady lounging spots, and a backdrop of both sea and marina life. Its long history and community feel make it a staple of the Sotogrande summer season.
📏 Access & Rules You Should Know
- Membership & Daily Access: El Octógono traditionally operates as a private club with seasonal and annual memberships. Day passes may be available for non-members at certain times (e.g., during peak season) — contact the club directly for current access policies.
- Reservations for Dining: Restaurant Quo reservations are recommended, particularly in high season, as space is limited and the club can be busy.
- Seasonal Opening: The club typically operates spring through autumn, often from Easter to October, with limited or closed access in winter.
- Family & Children: Family-friendly areas are available, but supervision is advised especially near the pools and beach.
- Tennis & Padel Booking: Sports facilities like tennis and padel are available to members and sometimes visiting guests — bookings may be required in advance.
