Colón

Fort Sherman Beach

Good for Relax

7.1

/ 10 Good

#11 out of 14
in Colon

Weather

Today Tomorrow May, 1 May, 2 May, 3 May, 4 May, 5 May, 6 May, 7 May, 8 May, 9 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 17 May, 18 May, 19 May, 20 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May, 26 May, 27 May, 28 May, 29 May, 30 May, 31 Jun, 1 Jun, 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun, 17 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 30 Jul, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 8 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 15 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 18 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Aug, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Sep, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep, 26 Sep, 27 Sep, 28 Sep, 29 Sep, 30 Oct, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 3 Oct, 4 Oct, 5 Oct, 6 Oct, 7 Oct, 8 Oct, 9 Oct, 10 Oct, 11 Oct, 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 14 Oct, 15 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 19 Oct, 20 Oct, 21 Oct, 22 Oct, 23 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 28

Historical

+29 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Fort Sherman, Colon,

even more interesting beaches

View

Key features

Rare and important points

See all

Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

4/10

Amenities

Very poor

2.3/10

Booking.com

User reviews

"This beach may seem like a haven for relaxation, but don't be fooled by its deceptive appearance. The amount of litter strewn about is a glaring reminder of the careless and irresponsible visitors who frequent this spot. While the sand may be pleasant to the touch, the overall ambiance is far from serene. Only a rare gem could remain hidden amidst such a bleak and disappoint..."

Enzio

Booking.com

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach beach resort area

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach and the settlement

Photo of Fort Sherman Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

All photos

Panoramas

Add to list

User reviews

Enzio

Read all reviews

Stays nearby

View map

Beach features

Click any to view all beaches in the area with choisen feature or See all to filter

General features

ownership
- Paid access only
- Private beach resort
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Improve beach data!

Found a discrepancy?

Make your contribution by updating the data.

Booking.com

Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

Maria Chiquita, Panama

Escondida Beach

8.1

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Maria Chiquita 2.7 km

Rio Piedra 1, Panama

Angosta Beach

7.8

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand

Rio Piedra 1 1.3 km

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

ONX• 9km
Terminal de autobuse...• 5.1km
Atlantic Passenger S...• 5.5km

Localities

Fort Sherman• 750m
Colon• 5.7km

Travelers reviews

7.1/10 Good

Average Reviews rating

Contribute

Share your experience with other travelers

Reviews
Q&A

7.1/10 Good

Average Reviews rating

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Fort Sherman Beach?

The coastline of Fort Sherman Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Fort Sherman Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Fort Sherman 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 Fort Sherman Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Fort Sherman 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.

Is the Fort Sherman Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Fort Sherman 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 Fort Sherman Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Fort Sherman Beach.

How far is the Fort Sherman Beach from parking?

The Fort Sherman 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Fort Sherman Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Fort Sherman Beach is April. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Fort Sherman Beach (Colon) 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.Fort Sherman Beach (Colon) 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.