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San Marcelino beach
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San Marcelino beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 38th place out of 53 beaches in the El Salvador region 42.5 km away from its center, the city of San Salvador. It is one of the beaches of Playa San Marcelino settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal blue water and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
San Marcelino beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
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 Costa del Sol beach, which has a rating of 7.4.
Key features
Beach overall scores
San Marcelino beach is located in El Salvador within Playa San Marcelino, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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.
User reviews
"Located in El Salvador's La Paz department, San Marcelino beach is situated at kilometer 60 of the Costa del Sol tourist area. The beach boasts gray sand and a variety of dining options, including restaurants with tables overlooking the sea. Visitors can enjoy a range of fresh seafood dishes, such as seafood platters, fish stuffed with shrimp, and ceviches. A sudden surge in..."
Leah Zepa
"This beach is fantastic for anyone looking to have a great time! Waze will guide you directly to the location, simply search for Playa San Marcelino in El Salvador. It's worth noting that the sand on this beach is a unique gray color."
Dannielle Portman
User reviews
"Located in El Salvador's La Paz department, San Marcelino beach is situated at kilometer 60 of the Costa del Sol tourist area. The beach boasts gray sand and a variety of dining options, including restaurants with tables overlooking the sea. Visitors can enjoy a range of fresh seafood dishes, such as seafood platters, fish stuffed with shrimp, and ceviches. A sudden surge in..."
Leah Zepa
"This beach is fantastic for anyone looking to have a great time! Waze will guide you directly to the location, simply search for Playa San Marcelino in El Salvador. It's worth noting that the sand on this beach is a unique gray color."
Dannielle Portman
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Yessenia• 1 min walk
- Restaurante Kenny Ma...• 1 min walk
- Sarita's Restaurant• 2 min walk
- Restaurante Brisas d...• 2 min walk
Attractions
- La costa donde Guill...• 22 min walk
Transport
- SAL• 10.5km
- Terminal De Buses• 23.8km
- Estación Zacatecoluc...• 24.5km
Localities
- Playa San Marcelino• 170m
- San Salvador• 42.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the San Marcelino beach?
The coastline of San Marcelino beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at San Marcelino beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the San Marcelino beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the San Marcelino beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
San Marcelino beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. 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 San Marcelino beach for swimming is positive.
Is the San Marcelino beach good for families?
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 and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the San Marcelino beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of San Marcelino beach?
The bar is located right on the San Marcelino beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Yessenia is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
How far is the San Marcelino beach from parking?
The San Marcelino 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.
Are there any attractions nearby San Marcelino beach?
There are 1 attractions near San Marcelino beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are La costa donde Guillermo located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
San Marcelino 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.San Marcelino 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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