Best scenic beaches in Uruguay, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Uruguay that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Anaconda West Beach
La Paloma, Uruguay
Western Anaconda stretch useful for curated depth without duplicating the main beach identity.
2OBI 7.5+
Arachania Beach
Arachania, Uruguay
Quiet residential beach area that connects the La Paloma side to the La Pedrera corridor.
3OBI 7.5+
Arachania South Beach
Arachania, Uruguay
Quiet Arachania-side beach area useful for local coastal completeness.
4OBI 7.5+
Arroyo Carrasco Beach
Carrasco East, Uruguay
Boundary-side beach near Arroyo Carrasco, useful for completing the eastern Montevideo coast without crossing into Canelones.
Arroyo Valizas Ocean Beach
Barra de Valizas, Uruguay
Beach at the ocean-side stream mouth; include only the sandy Atlantic frontage, not the streambank.
6OBI 7.5+
Bahía Chica Beach
La Paloma, Uruguay
Smaller sheltered bay beach beside La Paloma’s central waterfront and harbour area.
Bahía Grande Beach
La Paloma, Uruguay
Sheltered bay beach near central La Paloma with strong everyday visitor relevance.
8OBI 7.5+
Bahía Grande North Beach
La Paloma, Uruguay
Quiet sheltered bay stretch likely missed by generic beach datasets.
9OBI 7.5+
Balneario Artilleros
Artilleros, Uruguay
Quiet resort beach near Santa Ana with real local summer identity and less crowd pressure.
10OBI 7.5+
Barra de Laguna de Rocha Beach
Laguna de Rocha, Uruguay
Remote beach near the lagoon bar; include only as an ocean-facing beach, not a wetland or channel record.
11OBI 7.5+
Barra de Valizas Beach
Barra de Valizas, Uruguay
Main beach anchor for Valizas, known for dunes, broad sand, and a bohemian beach-town identity.
Boca de Laguna de Rocha Beach
Laguna de Rocha, Uruguay
Distinct ocean-beach area at the Laguna de Rocha mouth, valid only on the Atlantic-facing sand side.
13OBI 7.5+
Buceo Beach
Buceo, Uruguay
Recognized Buceo-side beach area near the Rambla and marina zone, kept separate from dock infrastructure.
Buceo Rambla Beach
Buceo, Uruguay
Rambla-facing Buceo beach stretch likely missed by generic beach datasets.
15OBI 7.5+
Buceo West Beach
Buceo, Uruguay
Western Buceo beach stretch useful for local coverage without duplicating Pocitos-side records.
16OBI 7.5+
Cabo Polonio Dune Beach
Cabo Polonio, Uruguay
Remote dune-backed Cabo Polonio beach stretch with strong discovery value and low crowd pressure.
Cabo Polonio Main Beach
Cabo Polonio, Uruguay
Central village-facing beach used by Cabo Polonio visitors and overnight stays.
18OBI 7.5+
Carlos Gardel East Beach
Punta Gorda, Uruguay
Quiet eastern Carlos Gardel-side beach stretch before the Carrasco coastal region.
Carrasco Beach
Carrasco, Uruguay
Recognized Carrasco beachfront with strong residential, hotel, and promenade appeal.
Carrasco Boundary Beach
Carrasco East, Uruguay
Last Montevideo-side beach before Canelones, useful for preventing cross-department duplication.
21OBI 7.5+
Carrasco Central Beach
Carrasco, Uruguay
Central beachfront area with the strongest Carrasco visitor and neighborhood identity.
Carrasco East Beach
Carrasco, Uruguay
Eastern Carrasco stretch near the Montevideo/Canelones boundary with important local beach value.
23OBI 7.5+
Carrasco East Small Beach
Carrasco East, Uruguay
Quiet eastern Carrasco beach pocket likely missed by generic beach datasets.
Carrasco Hotel Beach
Carrasco, Uruguay
Beachfront near Carrasco’s landmark hotel zone with clear user-facing recognition.
Carrasco Rambla Beach
Carrasco, Uruguay
Rambla-facing Carrasco beach area with easy city access and strong everyday use.