Best scenic beaches in Colombia, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Colombia that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Almond Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Small sheltered beach with a quieter, more intimate feel than the island’s larger bays.
2OBI 7.5+
Bahía Chengue
Santa Marta, Colombia
Protected low-crowd bay in the western Tayrona sector with limited access.
3OBI 7.5+
Bahía Cinto
Santa Marta, Colombia
Beautiful remote bay often chosen by travelers seeking quieter Tayrona water.
4OBI 7.5+
Bahía Concha
Santa Marta, Colombia
Large accessible Tayrona bay popular with Santa Marta visitors.
5OBI 7.5+
Bahía del Cove
El Cove, Colombia
Reef-side bay known more for underwater scenery than classic sand.
6OBI 7.5+
Bahía de Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Colombia
Central city bay beach tied to Santa Marta’s waterfront and historic core.
7OBI 7.5+
Bahía Gayraca
Santa Marta, Colombia
Quiet bay between Bahía Concha and Neguanje with strong boat-access discovery value.
8OBI 7.5+
Bailey Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Lesser-known south-coast beach area.
Bajito Vaquería
Tumaco, Colombia
Community-based island beach area near Tumaco with strong local identity.
10OBI 7.5+
Barrio Pradomar Beach
Tumaco, Colombia
Local urban beach zone useful for surf, sunsets, and neighborhood beach culture.
11OBI 7.5+
Boca de Bajo San Juan
Bocas del San Juan, Colombia
Delta-mouth beach zone likely missed.
12OBI 7.5+
Bolívar Cay Beach
Bolívar Cays, Colombia
Most recognized beach cay in the Bolívar/Courtown group and a high-value remote island entry.
Bottom House Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Southern local bay beach area beyond the main tourist beaches.
Cabo San Juan del Guía
Santa Marta, Colombia
Tayrona’s signature beach and one of Colombia’s most iconic Caribbean landscapes.
15OBI 7.5+
Charquitos Beach
San Luis, Colombia
Natural reef-protected swimming area on the southern coast.
16OBI 7.5+
Cocoplum Bay
San Luis, Colombia
Shallow turquoise bay near Rocky Cay, highly valuable for families and relaxed swimming.
17OBI 7.5+
Cotton Cay Beach
San Andrés, Colombia
Small nearshore cay often overlooked.
Dry Rock Cay Beach
Albuquerque Cays, Colombia
Minor named feature in Albuquerque Bank, included only as a low-density coastal discovery entry.
East Cay Beach
Bolívar Cays, Colombia
Eastern cay of the Bolívar group with distinct remote-island beach identity.
East Cay Beach
Serrana Bank, Colombia
Eastern cay of Serrana Bank, useful for complete remote-cay coverage without duplicating Southwest Cay.
Eliza Bay
Santa Catalina, Colombia
Small named bay on Santa Catalina with low-density coastal discovery value.
22OBI 7.5+
Fort Bay Beach
Santa Catalina, Colombia
Main recognizable beach-cove area on Santa Catalina and the island’s strongest beach entry.
23OBI 7.5+
Fort Warwick Cove
Santa Catalina, Colombia
Historic cove area near Santa Catalina’s fort zone, often missed as a beachable coastal spot.
24OBI 7.5+
Freshwater Bay Beach
Providencia, Colombia
Main stay-and-swim beach area on Providencia’s west coast, known locally as Agua Dulce.
25OBI 7.5+
Haynes Cay Beach
San Andrés, Colombia
Small cay beside El Acuario.