Top Beaches in Barranquilla Sabanilla, Salgar, Pradomar

It is possible to find beaches that are romantic corners, quiet places to enjoy nature, beaches with bars and meeting rooms to organize parties, beaches to enjoy a weekend with the family, and others suitable for practicing water sports such as surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, among others.

In addition to a day of sun and sea on the beach, the beach visit program allows you to enjoy restaurants that serve traditional local food such as a variety of local fish, snapper, sea bass, mojarra, fish roe, a cocktail of shrimp, chip chipi rice, among other delicacies from the Caribbean Coast.

Barranquilla has only one urban beach, but the best beaches in the department of Atlántico are located 25 minutes from Barranquilla in the surrounding municipalities.

The best beaches in Barranquilla and its surroundings

Beaches in Puerto Colombia

Playa Pradomar (Puerto Colombia)

Located in the municipality of Puerto Colombia which is located 25 km from Barranquilla, it offers the visitor-shaded booths in a clean and well-kept place, hammocks to rest, restaurants located on the seashore, and hotels-restaurants that offer dishes typical of the region, tropical fruit and seafood cocktails accompanied by live music. Enjoying the landscape on a walk by the sea is an experience worth enjoying.

Hotel Pradomar

Emblematic site of the region, it preserves its architectural charm, good atmosphere, excellent table, and reasonable prices. Website of the Hotel Pradomar.

Sabanilla Beach (Puerto Colombia)

It is a very popular beach due to its proximity to the city of Barranquilla. It can be reached by inter-municipal bus route or by private vehicle. It offers shady booths, good food, and a pleasant atmosphere.

Salgar Beach (Puerto Colombia)

Located in the town of Salgar, they have a good access road, in the traditional booths on the seashore, you can taste all the gastronomy of the region. On this beach, the practice of paddle surfing (paddle surfing) has increased since the early hours of the morning the practice begins to connect with nature, and exercise the body and mental concentration.

Castillo de Salgar – Salgar Castle

On the road to Salgar is the Castillo de Salgar, a historical place with a beautiful landscape ideal for practicing photography, it has a good restaurant serving seafood and an international menu.

Villa Alcatraz Beach (Puerto Colombia)

It is between Sabanilla and Salgar. The Villa Alcatraz restaurant has comfortable tents and kiosks. Enjoy breakfasts, fish and seafood specialties, rice dishes, and the best cocktails.

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Country Beach (Puerto Colombia)

Solinilla Beach (Puerto Colombia)

Beaches in Tubará

45 minutes from Barranquilla by car it will take you to get to Tubará. As you pass the Turipana recreational center there is a ¨Welcome to Tubará¨ sign. Here you will find beaches such as Puerto Velero, Caño Dulce, Mendoza Beach, Palmarito, Turipana, among others. Here we show you the beach options in Tubará.

Puerto Velero Beach (Tubará)

Just 25 minutes from Barranquilla or 50 minutes from Cartagena, Puerto Velero beach is ideal for practicing sports such as kiting and windsurfing. The family beach has few waves.

The Club Náutico y Resort with the greatest projection in Colombia is located on the beaches of Puerto Velero It has all the comforts of a port with boat maintenance and magnificent fully equipped land accommodation, swimming pools, and restaurants. It is the ideal place to go for a boat ride, to practice sailing or water skiing, or to take courses in water sports.

Caño Dulce Beach (Tubará)

Located in the municipality of Tubará, it is a place that thanks to its geographical configuration resembles a small bay, the waves are very soft, which allows you to enjoy a sea bath even with the smallest of the family.
Very well organized, clean and excellent service. The typical seafood is well-served and abundant. Prices in accordance with the service.

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Playa Mendoza (Tubará)

Mendoza Beach is located in the municipality of Tubará at an approximate distance of 35 km from Barranquilla, it is an ideal beach to spend seasons with family plans, safely, with little waves, and in a quiet environment. It has a wide range of accommodations with all the comforts of cabins or houses.

Palmarito Beach (Tubará)

Palmarito beach is in Tubará Atlántico, very close to Barranquilla. The sea is calm.

Turipana Beach(Tubará)

Los Cocos Beach (Tubará)

Caiman Beach (Tubará)

Abello Beach (Tubará)

Beaches in Juan de Acosta

Santa Verónica Beach (Juan de Acosta)

The beaches of Santa Verónica are located in the municipality of Juan de Acosta, very visited for a family plan, well maintained, clean, and with calm waters. It offers restaurants in cabins by the sea with hammocks and attentive service. In its surroundings, there are small hotels and hostels with basic services.

Salinas Del Rey Beach (Juan de Acosta)

Punta Astilleros Beach (Juan de Acosta)

Bocatocino Beach (Juan de Acosta)

Puerto Mocho (Barranquilla)

The start of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean Sea, called Bocas de Ceniza, occurs north of Barranquilla. This geographical point gives rise to the beaches of Puerto Mocho. Currently, they are part of a large recovery and intervention project attached to the Marroquín swamp. We write it down as an informative reference because they are not yet fully enabled for comfortable tourism.