Departamento Montevideo

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Best Beaches

Montevideo’s coastline along the Río de la Plata offers a diverse range of sandy shores connected by the iconic Rambla promenade. From the upscale, bustling atmosphere of Pocitos Beach to the windsurfing and kitesurfing hubs of Malvín and Buceo, these city beaches provide accessible recreation. Further west, Playa Zabala offers shaded areas and calm waters, while Playa La Colorada features shallow, white sands. These beaches characterize the city's coastal lifestyle, serving as primary spots for swimming and water sports within the capital's urban limits.

Best Beaches — Karte

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Pocitos Beach

Pocitos is also the colloquial name for the city of Salvador Mazza, Salta Province, ArgentinaPocitos is an upscale beach barrio in Uruguay…

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B

Malvín Beach

A city beach suitable not only for swimming and sunbathing, but also for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

C

Buceo Beach

A nice sandy beach offers a wide range of facilities to enjoy your stay in Montevideo. It is popular for diving.

D

Zabala Beach

This lovely sandy beach is lined with trees under which you can sit and hide from the sun. The waters are calm here.

E

Carrasco Beach

A city beach located in the one of the most attractive neighbourhoods in Montevideo. It is sandy and has clear waters.

F

Colorada Beach

A small beach with white sand has shallow clear water and powdery sand. Go there and enjoy the bathing and the sun!