Top 5 of the best beaches in the city of Santa Marta
By Elianiris Bernal
Santa Marta is a corner of the Colombian Caribbean where everything comes together: magical sunsets, the warmth of its people, its old and beautiful streets and the energy you feel when walking through them.
We’ve created a top 5 of the best beaches in Santa Marta for you to visit in this amazing location.
These are the 5 best beaches in Santa Marta
At number five, very popular with tourists is Playa Blanca. What makes it special is all the activities around it and its diversity of restaurants. Getting there is as simple as taking a transport from the Rodadero beach and in about 10 minutes, you're in paradise.
The nature that surrounds Playa Blanca
Number four we have the bay of Santa Marta, it is the main beach of the city with a spectacular ridge that allows visitors to appreciate the sea all around them, with breathtaking sunsets. This bay is has many historical places for entertainment and tourism that undoubtedly makes it one of the best places to visit when you come to santa marta.
Magical sunsets in the Bay
Next on our list of wonderful destinations, at number 3 we have the bay of Taganga. One of its greatest characteristics is that it preserves the culture of artisanal fishing, a trade that supports many families, and most importantly supplies many beach front restaurants with the freshest seafood in the Caribbean.
Taganga, corregimiento of Santa Marta
The next and second best pick on our list of beautiful beaches is Playa Grande. You can get to this stunning beach in two ways, a brisk 15 to 20 minute hike through spectacular landscapes, or to take a transport directly from the bay of Taganga to the crystal blue waters of this world-class beach.
Full view of Playa Grande
To finish our list, the best voted beach in Santa Marta, which puts it up there with the best beaches in the world is the incredible Tayrona Park. With a landscape unlike any other, this is an unforgettable vacation destination in the Bahía Concha. If you love unique and exotic destinations with a splash of adventure, this beach is a must-see destination to soak up the sun, the sand and the waves in this exotic ocean paradise.
Crystal clear waters of Bahía Concha
This list will get you started on your journey to see the best beaches and environments of Santa Marta, Colombia. Which is your favorite?
