The small country of Uruguay is often get outshined by its more glamorous neighbour Argentina. Argentina might be attracting a large number of visitors through its several allures but when it comes to shoreline Uruguay is no less. Every beach in Uruguay has its own vibe and personality.
Here we are acquainting you with some of the most spectacular beaches in Uruguay. So book a flight to Montevideo and soak in pure fun at beaches in Uruguay.
Glamorous Punta del Este
Thousands of well heeled travellers head to Punta del Este during the scorching heat of the summers. A large number of travellers from Buenos Aires also come to explore these beaches. In recent decades, Brazilians are also coming to these beaches charmed by its great nightlife and vast stretches of white sandy beaches. This Uruguayan city has an array of beaches to choose from. Bikini Beach and Gorriti Island are major attractions. Those looking for calmer waters should head for beaches of Brava and Mansa.
Apart from the beaches, Punta del Este also offers excellent opportunities for sightseeing. Most of the tourists visit Casapueblo in Punta Ballena and take some photographs there. Camping at Playa Brava could also be a great experience. In addition, fabulous dining facilities are available here in the city. To make your trip more enjoying there are casinos and places for gaming.
Punta del Diablo: Surfers haven
Once a small village Punta del Diablo has gone under a great transformation. This once fishing hamlet is now a surfers’ paradise with a hippy vibe. The sea shore is lined with colourful cabins and small wooden houses. During the summers, the population of this village increases significantly with tourist arrivals and lodging and accommodation facilities get filled to capacity.
Apart from the fun at sea, Punta del Diablo also offers excellent social and recreational activities. El Diablo Tranquilo Hostel is such a place where locals and foreigners head for dining and drinking. Apart from these several dining and accommodation facilities are available in vicinity. The guests can also visit the downtown where markets, restaurants and bars are raring for your attention. If you are looking for an excursion trek to nearby Cabo Polonio where facilities like electricity and running water are still absent but the place woos visitors with a high concentration great number of sea lions.
Colonia del Sacramento: for those lonely souls
Situated an hour ferry drive from Buenos Aires, Colonia del Sacramento is a UNESCO world heritage site with great liking among travellers. Although the destination is not popular as a beach destination but miles of shorelines qualifies it as a beach destination.
There are excellent dining and accommodation facilities available for travellers. The guests can also go for the sightseeing of historic places in vicinity that includes lighthouse and drawbridge. The guests can hire motorbike or golf cart for the sightseeing of historic places in vicinity.