Best family beaches in Colombia, 2026
25 family beaches in Colombia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Bahía Concha
Santa Marta, Colombia
Large accessible Tayrona bay popular with Santa Marta visitors.
2OBI 7.5+
Bahía de Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Colombia
Central city bay beach tied to Santa Marta’s waterfront and historic core.
3OBI 7.5+
Bailey Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Lesser-known south-coast beach area.
4OBI 7.5+
Bottom House Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Southern local bay beach area beyond the main tourist beaches.
5OBI 7.5+
Charquitos Beach
San Luis, Colombia
Natural reef-protected swimming area on the southern coast.
6OBI 7.5+
Cocoplum Bay
San Luis, Colombia
Shallow turquoise bay near Rocky Cay, highly valuable for families and relaxed swimming.
Free Town Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Local west-southwest shoreline with discovery value.
8OBI 7.5+
Freshwater Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Main stay-and-swim beach area on Providencia’s west coast, known locally as Agua Dulce.
9OBI 7.5+
Manzanillo Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Providencia’s most iconic palm-backed beach and a must-have Caribbean beach entry.
10OBI 7.5+
Morris Landing Beach
San Luis, Colombia
Quiet local shoreline.
11OBI 7.5+
Old Town Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Quiet north-coast shoreline near the historic settlement area.
12OBI 7.5+
Playa Apalanchi
Cabo de la Vela, Colombia
Local coastal stretch near Cabo village that broader travel lists often skip.
Playa Arenilla
Santa Marta, Colombia
Small swimmable beach between Cañaveral and Arrecifes.
14OBI 7.5+
Playa Arroyo de Piedra
Galerazamba, Colombia
Small rural shoreline area near Galerazamba suited for deeper coastal inventory.
15OBI 7.5+
Playa Azul La Boquilla
Cartagena, Colombia
Quieter La Boquilla stretch often used by locals and small beach operators.
16OBI 7.5+
Playa Bahía de Barbacoas
Bahía de Barbacoas, Colombia
Sheltered mainland bay shoreline facing Barú, important for full coastal coverage outside the peninsula.
17OBI 7.5+
Playa Balsillas
Rincón del Mar, Colombia
Quiet beach sector near Rincón del Mar, useful for avoiding over-broad beach naming.
18OBI 7.5+
Playa Barú Grande
Barú, Colombia
Broad quiet southern Barú beach area suitable for non-touristy coverage.
Playa Bazán
Bazán, Colombia
Main official tourism beach for El Charco, located near the Tapaje River mouth.
20OBI 7.5+
Playa Bello Horizonte
Santa Marta, Colombia
Hotel-zone beach south of Santa Marta, important for resort and airport-area stays.
Playa Berrugas
Berrugas, Colombia
Historic fishing-port beach and major mainland beach identity in San Onofre.
Playa Blanca
Barú, Colombia
Barú’s flagship beach and one of the most searched beach destinations near Cartagena.
Playa Blanca
Santa Marta, Colombia
Famous boat-access beach near El Rodadero with clear water and strong visitor demand.
Playa Blanca San Antero
Playa Blanca, Colombia
Best-known San Antero beach, strongly associated with Bahía de Cispatá’s white-sand tourism appeal.
25OBI 7.5+
Playa Bobo
Barú, Colombia
Lesser-known Barú beach alternative away from Playa Blanca’s busiest section.