A pool club from another planet lands in Marbella: luxury, sun, and pure flavor

Marbella, synonymous with sun, exclusivity, and Mediterranean lifestyle, continues to expand its high-end leisure offerings with the arrival of a new trendsetting venue. Solana, the brand-new pool club that has just opened its doors at the Hotel ME Marbella in Puerto Banús, launches from Miami with the intention of becoming one of the most vibrant spaces on the Costa del Sol. Its concept, based on the fusion of culture, cuisine, and design under the Juvia group's brand, adds a new nuance to the concept of endless vacations that characterizes this city in Malaga.

Solana is the new brand created by Juvia Group, the renowned restaurant group founded in Miami by Jonás and Alexandra Millán. With a solid track record in the United States and a dozen unique culinary concepts, the group has chosen Marbella as the inaugural destination for this new brand, before its upcoming opening in Miami. The choice of the Costa del Sol is no coincidence: the city offers a perfect context for this type of experience, where the sea, the climate, and sophistication become part of the offering.

This first Solana is located within the Hotel ME Marbella, a space operated by Meliá Hotels International. The project has been developed in collaboration with Pont Hospitality, a company specialized in elevating the gastronomic experience in leading hotels.

Cuisine of the Sun: David Vignaud's Proposal

One of the pillars of Solana is its culinary proposal, led by chef David Vignaud. His cuisine, defined as Cuisine of the Sun, strives for a balance between freshness, creativity, and Mediterranean flavor, featuring dishes like Ceviche Solana, Pacheri Carretilleros, or the Côte de Bœuf cooked in a Josper oven. Each dish reflects a modern and bright vision of gastronomy, in tune with the lifestyle of the Costa del Sol.

Vignaud's goal is to create an experience that transcends the culinary, combining innovative techniques with carefully selected ingredients, always with a nod to Mediterranean roots.

Cocktails with Soul and Aesthetics

At Solana, the cocktail menu plays a starring role. Created by Keith Butler, mixologist for Juvia Group, this liquid collection is characterized by its creativity and ability to surprise. With exotic flavors, unusual combinations, and meticulous presentation, each cocktail is designed to complement different moments of the day, from lunch to sunset.

This liquid offering naturally integrates into the club's ambiance, which invites enjoyment of the day on the iconic Balinese beds by the pool, surrounded by modern and sophisticated decor.

The Setting: Design and Sensations by the Sea

The aesthetics of Solana reinforce its philosophy: a place where design becomes a sensory experience. Warm tones, elegant furniture, and the layout centered around the pool, the heart of the club. From there, a panoramic view extends, mixing the blue of the Mediterranean with the vibrant energy of Puerto Banús, the epicenter of luxury in the province of Málaga.

This setting has been conceived as a space for leisurely enjoyment, contemplation, and celebration, in tune with the Marbella lifestyle. Solana is not just a pool club, but a statement of intent.