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Under the sun: the best outdoor spots to dance at this summer
Soaking up those rays
Warung Beach Club
Brazil
To talk of techno sun traps and not mention Warung Beach Club would be a crime. Built almost from scratch by a group of friends from nearby Curitiba, every detail at the Brazilian club is geared towards immersion. The main space, less of a room than a covered outdoor space, looks out to the white, sandy beach. Regulars describe the venue as “the temple”, only opening a few times a month during the summer, and even less over the rest of the year. Fresh local fish, carefully crafted into sushi, is served by the entrance to the club. The venue is fitted with a bespoke sound system. Head to The Garden, a sprawling second dancefloor full of lush greenery and music curated by local DJs, if you’re their for the sunshine.
YAAM
Berlin
The German capital’s Young African Art Market is more than just a venue. It’s a community centre of sorts, complete with bars, restaurants, volleyball courts and basketball hoops. When the sun shines in Berlin there’s no better place to be. Situated on the north bank of the Spree the spacious stretch is completely covered in sand which means shoes aren’t a necessity. In the 24-hour party city that is Berlin, YAAM offers a place to lie back and soak up the rays.
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Berlin
Located in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, ://about blank sports one of the city’s largest outdoor areas complete with numerous nooks and crannies to relax or hide away in. The venue is notorious for its strict door policy, which almost manages to match that of Berghain. However, visiting during the day or at the crack of dawn makes for incredible viewing, as headline DJs play outside as well as in the club. Formerly an illegal squat, the space has only been touched up a little, and still retains a distinctly risque feel; perfect for those hedonistic day parties.
