The Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is much more than a weekly party. It is a secular ceremony dedicated to the ephemeral beauty of the sunset on the Costa del Sol.
Every Sunday, from April to October (with extended hours in summer), La Plage Casanis opens its doors from 18:00 to welcome a select clientele looking to disconnect from weekly stress and connect with nature, music and Mediterranean luxury.
The ritual begins calmly: the first guests arrive for a drink on the Balinese beds set on the sand, while the sun is still high. Little by little, the sunset paints the sky in oranges and violets, and the resident DJ (or a special guest) starts to pick up the pace. The culminating moment is when the sun touches the horizon line: then the music rises, the beach bar's LED lights come on and the guests, many of them barefoot, begin to dance on the sand.
That is the essence of the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis. The event lasts until nightfall (around 22:00 in summer), and afterwards many stay for dinner at the beach club's own restaurant, specialising in rice dishes, fresh fish and seafood.
At The Sun Places we explain everything you need to know to experience this ritual like a true insider, from the history of the venue to the best tricks to enjoy it with luxury and without crowds.
When is the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis?
📅 The Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is held every Sunday during the high season, which runs approximately from 1 April to 31 October.
In 2027, the planned dates are from Sunday 4 April to Sunday 31 October, with a possible extension until mid-November if the weather permits.
The official time of the ritual is from 18:00 to 22:00, although it is best to arrive between 18:30 and 19:00 to enjoy the entire sunset process (the sun sets around 20:00 in spring and around 21:00 in summer). Sundays in July and August are the busiest, with full capacity and queues at the entrance, so we recommend booking in advance.
The most spectacular sunsets usually occur in September, when the sky turns pink and the heat is milder. If you want to experience the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis in total comfort, The Sun Places will arrange the best Balinese beds or VIP tables with bottle service and priority entry for you.
📍Where is the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis located?
The Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis takes place at La Plage Casanis, a beach club located on Real de Zaragoza beach, within the Golden Beach urbanisation, in the Elviria area (East Marbella).
The exact address is: Urbanización Golden Beach, Playa Real de Zaragoza, 29604 Marbella (Málaga). It is approximately a 10-minute drive from Puerto Banús via the A-7 motorway (exit 193), and about 15 minutes from Marbella city centre.
Proximity to iconic spots is total: from our Luxury Apartments in Puerto Banús it is only a 10-minute drive away.
The Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is only a 15-minute drive from the Real Club Marítimo de Sotogrande (where part of the VIII Intercontinental Cup Marbella–Ceuta–Sotogrande takes place) and 20 minutes from the Sotogrande Polo Club (home of Polo in Sotogrande).
The perfect plan with The Sun Places for Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis
Experiencing the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis with The Sun Places is synonymous with exclusivity and comfort. We propose a plan that starts in the afternoon, after a relaxing morning in your Luxury Apartments in Puerto Banús.
At 17:30, our private chauffeur picks you up and takes you directly to La Plage Casanis, with priority entry and no queues. There, a VIP Balinese bed reserved in the front row facing the sea awaits you, with exclusive waiter service, a bottle of champagne or white wine from Ronda, and a cheese and cold meat platter from the Marbella Municipal Market.
As the sun begins to set, you enjoy the resident DJ's set. At 20:00 (or sunset time), our professional photographer captures the magical moment. After the ritual, we recommend dinner at the La Plage Casanis restaurant itself, specialising in brothy rice dishes and fresh fish.
And if you still want more partying, we can take you to Nikki Beach or Ocean Club to continue the night. At 23:00, return to the apartment. This is how The Sun Places turns the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis into an unforgettable luxury experience.
🎧 Why was the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis created?
The Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis was born in 2019 as a bet by its founders, the Casanis brothers (of Franco-Italian origin), who wanted to offer something more than a simple beach bar. Their goal was to create a space of transition between day and night, between the beach and the club, between calm and party.
Inspired by the iconic sunsets of Ibiza (such as those at Café del Mar), they decided that every Sunday would be a special day dedicated to quality electronic music, the sunset and signature cocktails. The first edition was a modest success, with just 50 guests.
But word of mouth worked and, by 2021, the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis was already a phenomenon in Marbella, with more than 300 attendees every Sunday in high season.
In 2022, the beach club was expanded and remodelled to accommodate up to 500 people. In 2023, Condé Nast Traveler magazine included it in its list of the "10 best sunsets in the Mediterranean".
Today, the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is a must for locals and high-spending tourists, and has been frequented by celebrities such as Antonio Banderas, Rafa Nadal, Georgina Rodríguez and several Málaga CF and Real Madrid footballers on holiday.
Gastronomy, music and sunset at Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis
Three are the pillars of the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis: gastronomy, music and the sunset. The gastronomy is handled by the La Plage Casanis restaurant, which offers Mediterranean fusion cuisine with local products.
Highlights include lobster brothy rice, fresh oysters, red tuna from the almadraba and Mediterranean salads with extra virgin olive oil.
There are also vegetarian and vegan options. The music is selected by a musical director who each Sunday chooses the resident DJ or a special guest.
The predominant styles are deep house, melodic house and balearic beat, with sets that never exceed 100 BPM to keep the atmosphere relaxed but danceable.
Some DJs who have played at the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis include Miguel & Tons, DJ Tennis, Salomé Le Chat, Bedouin and Lee Burridge.
The sunset is, of course, the main protagonist. The west-facing orientation of Real de Zaragoza beach allows you to see the sun setting directly over the sea, with no buildings obstructing the view. On clear days, you can even make out the African coast.
The sunset moment is celebrated with a collective toast (many guests raise their glasses when the sun touches the water) and with a special song that the DJ reserves for that instant. All of this makes the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis a unique sensory experience.
🍹The mixology at Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis
Another hallmark of the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is its signature mixology.
The main bar, located on a raised platform overlooking the sea, is run by Javier de la Muela, a bartender awarded at World Class 2024.
Every Sunday, Javier and his team prepare a selection of exclusive cocktails that are not on the regular menu.
The most famous are the "Casanis Sunset" (vodka, passion fruit liqueur, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup and a touch of ginger), the "Golden Beach Sour" (Scotch whisky, lemon, egg white, rosemary honey and a dash of Angostura) and the "Mediterranean Breeze" (gin, herb liqueur, grapefruit, soda and fresh basil).
There are also non-alcoholic versions for drivers or younger guests. Prices are in line with the luxury of the establishment: cocktails are around €18-22, and bottles of champagne (Moët, Veuve Clicquot or Dom Pérignon) from €90 to €450.
During the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis, the waiter service is efficient and discreet, but if you want maximum exclusivity, The Sun Places offers you the VIP pack with a reserved bottle and private waiter service.
🏅What the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis represents for Marbella, Andalusia and The Sun Places
For Marbella, the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis represents the destination's evolution towards experience-based tourism beyond sun and beach. It is proof that Marbella can compete with Ibiza or Mykonos in the luxury sunset market.
For Andalusia, it is an example of how to diversify the tourist offer beyond historical heritage and gastronomy, betting on quality electronic music in unique natural settings.
For The Sun Places, the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis is the perfect complement to our Luxury Apartments in Puerto Banús: a relaxed but sophisticated plan, ideal for rounding off an intense weekend that may have included the VIII Intercontinental Cup Marbella–Ceuta–Sotogrande or Polo in Sotogrande.
That is why we have created exclusive packs that combine the ritual with dinners at the best beach bars in Marbella. We want our guests to take away the memory of having danced barefoot on the sand as the sun set over the sea, glass in hand and with the best music in the background.
That is the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis for us: the essence of Mediterranean luxury at its finest.
🌟How to book the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis with The Sun Places
Booking the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis with The Sun Places is very easy. Just contact our team via the form on our website or by calling customer service. Let us know the date you wish to attend (every Sunday from April to October) and the number of people.
We will offer you the following options:
Basic Experience (entry + minimum consumption of €30 per person, no seat reservation);
VIP Experience (Balinese bed with parasol, bottle of champagne, cheese platter and personalised service);
Platinum Experience (all of the above + private transport from your apartment, photographer and dinner at the restaurant).
Prices vary according to the season (more expensive in July and August) and how far in advance you book.
Guests of our Luxury Apartments in Puerto Banús have priority and a 10% discount on any pack.
Additionally, if you book the full weekend (Friday to Sunday) with us, we give you return transport to the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis.
Don't hesitate: places fly, especially in July and August. The Sun Places guarantees you the best possible experience. Contact us today and start dreaming of your perfect Sunday on Real de Zaragoza beach.
📞 Contact The Sun Places and let us organise your experience at the Sunday Sunset Ritual — La Plage Casanis. Music, sunset and luxury on the Costa del Sol. 🌅🎧🍹
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