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Colombia · San Andrés and Providencia

Best beaches in Santa Catalina

6 ranked beaches in Santa Catalina, San Andrés and Providencia

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Santa Catalina

  1. 1

    Eliza Bay

    Small named bay on Santa Catalina with low-density coastal discovery value.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Fort Bay Beach

    Main recognizable beach-cove area on Santa Catalina and the island’s strongest beach entry.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Fort Warwick Cove

    Historic cove area near Santa Catalina’s fort zone, often missed as a beachable coastal spot.

    7.0
  4. 4

    Morgan’s Cave Cove

    Small coastal cove near Morgan’s Cave with niche discovery value for walkers and boat tours.

    7.0
  5. 5

    Morgan’s Head Cove

    Iconic coastal cove below Morgan’s Head, valued for scenery, swimming, and snorkeling.

    7.0
  6. 6

    Old John Bay

    One of Santa Catalina’s named bays, useful for precise island-level beach coverage.

    7.0

What makes Santa Catalina's beaches stand out?

Santa Catalina sits in San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Santa Catalina or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.