Best beaches in Colonia del Sacramento

5 ranked beaches in Colonia del Sacramento, Colonia

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 Colonia del Sacramento

1

Playa El Álamo

Calm Río de la Plata beach near the city, valued for sunsets, easy access, and relaxed family use.

7.0

2

Playa Ferrando

One of Colonia del Sacramento’s best-known beaches, popular with locals and visitors close to the historic city.

7.0

3

Playa Las Delicias

Smaller Colonia city beach useful for visitors seeking a quieter alternative to the main waterfront spots.

7.0

4

Playa Municipal

Central public beach area on Colonia’s waterfront, practical for easy-access city beach coverage.

7.0

5

Playa Oreja de Negro

Small named beach area near Colonia city, likely missed by broad tourism beach lists.

7.0

What makes Colonia del Sacramento's beaches stand out?

Colonia del Sacramento sits in Colonia, Uruguay and is home to 5 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 Colonia del Sacramento or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.