Best beaches in Punta Carnero

2 ranked beaches in Punta Carnero, Santa Elena

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 Punta Carnero

1
Playa El Faro
Southern Punta Carnero surf stretch with stronger local than mainstream identity.
7.0
2
Playa Punta Carnero
Major south-peninsula surf and sunset beach between Salinas and Anconcito.
7.0

What makes Punta Carnero's beaches stand out?

Punta Carnero sits in Santa Elena, Ecuador and is home to 2 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 Punta Carnero or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.