Sunbed, Bali Bed or Cabana? A Beach Day Planning Guide

Once you decide to go to a beach club, the first question is where to sit. Sunbed, Bali bed or cabana? The choice depends on how many of you there are, how much shade you want, your budget and how you want to spend the day. In this guide we explain the options at Nerium and who each one suits.

Sunbed: flexible and economical

If you are coming alone or as a pair and want to sunbathe all day and swim often, a sunbed is the sensible choice. Weekday sunbed tickets are open-dated, so you can come any day in the season. For the front row, choose the weekend / front row ticket. Every pair of sunbeds has its own umbrella.

Bali bed: for couples

A Bali bed is a cushioned platform with a canopy where two people can stretch out. The canopy shades half the bed, so one of you can sunbathe while the other reads in the shade. A welcome fruit platter and waiter service at the bed make the day a little more special.

Cabana: for groups and families

If there are four or more of you, especially with small children, a cabana becomes your own space for the day. The curtains give full shade at midday and the lockable cabinet keeps your things safe. Cabana tickets include credit that can be used on food and non-alcoholic drinks, so factor food in when working out the cost per person.

How to work out the budget

• Decide the number of guests and the day (weekday or weekend).
• Divide the area price by the number of guests.
• Add your food and soft drink spend per person.
• If you chose a cabana, deduct the credit from the food budget.

Our Beach Day Budget tool does this in seconds.

When does a season pass make sense?

For guests with a summer house in Çeşme, or who will come often during the season, a season pass offers both savings and the comfort of the same sunbed every day. As a rule of thumb, if you will come more than 35 – 40 days in a season, the pass beats daily tickets. Check your own case with our Season Pass Calculator.

Final tips

Buy tickets for July and August weekends at least two weeks ahead. Check the wind forecast; on red-flag days your ticket moves to another day free of charge. Arriving early gets you the best swimming hours and an easy parking spot.

Which zone, which spot?

Choosing the zone matters as much as choosing the spot. With small children, pick sunbeds in the family zone or cabanas near it; the water is shallow and the lifeguard tower is right opposite. If you want to read and rest all day, the quiet zone in the pine shade at the western end is ideal. For watching the sunset from the water at the pier, the VIP cabanas have the best position.