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El Zonte beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 31th place out of 53 beaches in the El Salvador region 35.1 km away from its center, the city of San Salvador. It is one of the beaches of El Zonte settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal blue water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
El Zonte beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is El Palmarcito Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.
El Zonte beach is located in El Salvador within El Zonte, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
What to do in El Zonte beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that El Zonte beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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El Zonte beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the El Zonte beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The El Zonte beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
The waves in the El Zonte beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the El Zonte beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
El Zonte beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the El Zonte beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.SUNSET BAR is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
The El Zonte beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near El Zonte beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monumento TOGU located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
El Zonte beach (El Salvador) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.El Zonte beach (El Salvador) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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