Best beaches in Punta Ballena

5 ranked beaches in Punta Ballena, Maldonado

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 Ballena

1
Playa Las Grutas

Scenic cove-like beach below Punta Ballena cliffs, valued for views and a more tucked-away feel.

7.0

2

Playa Lomo de la Ballena

Scenic Punta Ballena-side beach sector with strong view value but lower visibility than Portezuelo.

7.0

3

Playa Portezuelo

One of Maldonado’s classic sunset beaches, backed by Punta Ballena scenery and calm bay water.

7.0

4

Playa Solanas

High-value resort beach near Solanas and Punta Ballena, popular for family holidays and upscale stays.

7.0

5

Playa Solanas Este

Eastern Solanas beach stretch useful for coverage before the coastline shifts toward Punta del Este.

7.0

What makes Punta Ballena's beaches stand out?

Punta Ballena sits in Maldonado, 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 Punta Ballena or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.