Best Hen Do Destinations Abroad: an honest comparison
Sun, a boat, a brunch and a night to remember, without a spreadsheet of taxis. Here is how the popular hen destinations compare, from a team that lives in one of them.
The shortlist
| Destination | Flight | Cost | Days | Nights | Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magaluf | 2h 15 | €€ | Brunch, boat party, beach | Shows, VIP booths, strip | All walkable, 25 min transfer |
| Palma | 2h 15 | €€€ | Old town, rooftops, boats | Cocktail bars | Walkable centre, 15 min transfer |
| Marbella | 2h 45 | €€€€ | Puerto Banús | Clubs, pricey tables | Taxis, 50 min transfer |
| Ibiza | 2h 30 | €€€€ | Boats | Superclubs, €60+ entry | Taxis, expensive |
| Lisbon | 2h 45 | €€ | City, trams, beach by train | Bairro Alto bars | Hilly, taxis |
| Barcelona | 2h 15 | €€€ | City, beach, tapas | Clubs, late | Metro and taxis |
| Benidorm | 2h 30 | € | Beach, cabaret | British bars | Walkable, 50 min transfer |
Where Magaluf wins for a hen
- The daytime. A beachfront bottomless brunch for €40, a boat party with a swim stop for €69, a private speedboat for the hen's inner circle. The afternoons are the reason hens come back.
- The night is organised. Gringos and Pirates seat the group together; the Club Pass means no queues; a VIP booth at Mavara is from €50. One booking, one GroupPay link.
- Nobody gets lost. Ten minutes on foot covers the whole resort.
- Price. Marbella and Ibiza cost two to three times as much for a comparable weekend.
Where it does not
A hen who wants boutique hotels, galleries and a Michelin lunch is better in Lisbon, Barcelona or Palma (20 minutes from Magaluf, so you can do both). A hen who wants Puerto Banús glamour and the budget for it, Marbella.
Cost of a Magaluf hen weekend
About €190 per person for brunch, the boat, Gringos and the Club Pass, or about €240 with a VIP booth, at official prices with no fees. Flights and hotels on top; May and September are around a third cheaper than July. The hen goes free on selected events for groups of 10+. Full detail on the Magaluf hen party page.
FAQs
Quick answers
Straight answers from the team on the strip. Anything else, message us.
What is the best hen do destination abroad?
For a sun-and-party weekend with the least organising, Magaluf. For a city hen, Lisbon, Barcelona or Palma. For glamour with the budget to match, Marbella or Ibiza.
What is the cheapest hen do abroad?
Benidorm, then Magaluf. Magaluf adds the boat party and brunch for the extra.
Plan your Magaluf trip
Everything above can be booked through us at official prices, with no booking fees and free cancellation on most events up to 72 hours before they start.
Magaluf hen party packages
Brunch, boat party, Gringos, VIP booths. Three events from about €120 pp. Hen goes free for 10+.
Magaluf stag do activities
Boat party, jet boat, Pirates Reloaded, Club Pass. Stag goes free for 10+.
Build your own package
Tick the events, see the per-person price, send it to us.
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