Beach & pool party stag do

Albufeira's pool parties run on Saturdays from 4pm to 8pm, roughly May to August, in the New Town, with inflatables, DJs and a bar. They are seasonal and weather dependent, and one beach club event enforces a strict all-black dress code. On Saturday evenings in season, sunset beach parties start from 5pm and run four to five hours, with a BBQ buffet and two drinks, then move on to the Strip. For daytime, a three-hour beach games session on Praia dos Pescadores comes with a co-ordinator and kit. Over 18s only, and bring ID.

Barcelona's beach club season runs from about mid-April to mid-October, daily in July and August with other dates on request. The pool party format starts at 4:30pm sharp and runs around five hours into the evening; the daytime alternative is a reserved lounger from 11am to 4pm with pool access, showers and a couple of drinks. The venue is confirmed after booking. For something more active, a coordinator runs two hours of beach games such as volleyball and frisbee on the city beach, with starts from 10am. Everything is 18-plus. Pack swimwear, sun cream and something to change into for the evening.