Best beaches in Santa Teresa

4 ranked beaches in Santa Teresa, Rocha Department

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

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Playa del Barco

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Quieter beach inside Santa Teresa, known for its open sand, peaceful feel, and less crowded park atmosphere.

7.0

Playa Grande

Large wild beach bordering Punta del Diablo, popular for long walks, dunes, surf, and easy park access.

7.0

Playa La Moza

One of Santa Teresa’s best-known beaches, valued for strong surf, wide sand, and a scenic national park setting.

7.0

Playa Las Achiras

Accessible national park beach with a broad bay-like setting, fishing appeal, and a more relaxed local character.

7.0

What makes Santa Teresa's beaches stand out?

Santa Teresa sits in Rocha Department, Uruguay and is home to 4 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 Teresa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.