Best beaches in Uruguay, 2026
Top-rated Uruguay beaches by water quality, conditions and crowd
The top 25 beaches in Uruguay ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 score that blends Purity, Conditions, Crowd and Vibe.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Balneario Artilleros
Artilleros, Uruguay
Quiet resort beach near Santa Ana with real local summer identity and less crowd pressure.
2OBI 7.5+
Playa Araminda
Araminda, Uruguay
Quiet but recognized balneario beach at the western start of this sub-region.
3OBI 7.5+
Playa Araminda Este
Araminda, Uruguay
Eastern Araminda beach stretch useful for deeper coverage without merging into Santa Lucía del Este.
4OBI 7.5+
Playa Artilleros Este
Artilleros, Uruguay
Lesser-known eastern Artilleros beach stretch useful for curated coverage without crossing into Juan Lacaze.
5OBI 7.5+
Playa Autódromo Nacional
Autódromo Nacional, Uruguay
Coastal beach area near the Autódromo Nacional neighborhood, often grouped with Penino but distinct locally.
6OBI 7.5+
Playa Balneario Argentino
Balneario Argentino, Uruguay
Low-density Costa de Oro beach before Jaureguiberry, useful for relaxed family stays.
7OBI 7.5+
Playa Balneario Argentino Este
Balneario Argentino, Uruguay
Eastern Balneario Argentino sector useful for complete coverage before Jaureguiberry.
8OBI 7.5+
Playa Barra de Carrasco
Barra de Carrasco, Uruguay
Western gateway beach of Ciudad de la Costa, directly linked with the Carrasco-Montevideo coastal edge.
Playa Becú
San José de Carrasco, Uruguay
Small named beach area near San José de Carrasco, useful for curated long-tail coverage.
Playa Bello Horizonte
Bello Horizonte, Uruguay
Main beach of Bello Horizonte and the western anchor of this quieter Costa de Oro belt.
Playa Bello Horizonte Este
Bello Horizonte, Uruguay
Eastern Bello Horizonte beach sector with local identity before the Guazú-Virá coast begins.
Playa Bello Horizonte Oeste
Bello Horizonte, Uruguay
Western Bello Horizonte beach stretch useful for deeper coverage without crossing into Costa Azul.
Playa Biarritz
Biarritz, Uruguay
Small resort beach between Santa Lucía del Este and Cuchilla Alta with real local summer identity.
14OBI 7.5+
Playa Boca de Mauricio
Ordeig, Uruguay
Quiet stream-mouth beach at the eastern edge of Ordeig, likely missed by broad beach lists.
Playa Boca del Cufré
Boca del Cufré, Uruguay
Recognized western San José resort beach near the Cufré stream mouth, useful for family summer travel.
16OBI 7.5+
Playa Brava de Atlántida
Atlántida, Uruguay
Atlántida’s more open, wave-exposed beach near the landmark Águila area and a major visitor draw.
17OBI 7.5+
Playa Brava de Parque del Plata
Parque del Plata, Uruguay
More open Parque del Plata beach sector near the Solís Chico side, valued for wider views and sunsets.
18OBI 7.5+
Playa Brisas del Uruguay
Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Local Nueva Palmira beach with real recreational identity on the western Colonia waterfront.
Playa City Golf
City Golf, Uruguay
Quiet beach sector east of central Atlántida with local recognition and lower crowd pressure.
20OBI 7.5+
Playa Colinas de Solymar
Colinas de Solymar, Uruguay
Small Ciudad de la Costa beach sector that helps cover the continuous coast without inventing access points.
21OBI 7.5+
Playa Cuchilla Alta
Cuchilla Alta, Uruguay
Main beach of Cuchilla Alta and the strongest user-facing beach identity in this eastern Canelones belt.
22OBI 7.5+
Playa Cuchilla Alta Este
Cuchilla Alta, Uruguay
Quieter eastern Cuchilla Alta beach stretch likely missed if only the main beach is captured.
Playa de los Pescadores
Atlántida, Uruguay
Traditional fisherman beach sector in Atlántida, useful for users seeking a more local coastal scene.
Playa Delta del Tigre
Delta del Tigre, Uruguay
Recognized Ciudad del Plata waterfront beach serving the large Delta del Tigre community.
Playa Delta del Tigre Oeste
Delta del Tigre, Uruguay
Lesser-known western Delta del Tigre beach sector with local value and low mainstream visibility.