About El Salvador

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the El Salvador does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

General information

Long straight beaches dominate the coast of El Salvador. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.

Regarding location, El Salvador is dominated by beaches outside urban areas in a natural setting. They may not be convenient for all categories of travelers (you can use filtering by access type or audience), primarily due to possible access difficulties. But they always give you extra points due to the amazing natural views, so isn't that why most of us go to the beach?

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Popular destinations

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Acajutla

13 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Football ground

El Zonte

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Intipuca

11 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

El Sunza

10 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Football ground

Puerto de La Libertad

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax

El Palmarcito

9 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

El Tunco

9 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles

Playa el Sunzal

9 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles

Playa San Blas

9 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles

Salinitas

9 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling

El Cocal

8 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles

Playas

8 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Puerto de Acajutla

8 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling

Cangrejera

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax

Caserio Playa Punta Remedios

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling

EL Pimental

7 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Good for Surfing

Playa Los Cobanos

7 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Snorkeling

San Diego

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax

El Jaguey

6 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

El Monzon

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Beach volleyball

El Tamarindo

6 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Hacienda Taquillo

6 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

La Perla

6 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow

Playa San Diego

6 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax

San Luis La Herradura

6 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Good for Surfing

Mizata

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Surfing

Playa El Cuco

5 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for party • Good for Relax

Playa San Marcelino

5 beaches
Football ground • Good for Surfing • Beach volleyball

Amatecampo

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for party

Barra de Santiago

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Beach volleyball

Caserio Barra Salada

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Surfing

Caserio El Sunzal

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Surfing

La Periquera

4 beaches
Good for Surfing • Good for Relax • Sand

La Zunganera

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for party

Garita Palmera

2 beaches
Pet friendly • Good for Relax • Sand

Puerto Caballo

2 beaches
Good for Surfing • Camping • Good for Relax

San Rafael Tasajera

2 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Kids friendly

Canton Agua Escondida

1 beach
Natural shadow • Good for party • Good for Relax
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El Salvador Best beaches

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Los Almendros Beach

Salinitas 1 km

7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Royal Decameron beach

Salinitas 1.3 km

7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Distant parking
5.2 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Playa de Monterrico

Hacienda San Marcos 41 km

7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Good for Relax

El Carrizal beach

La Periquera 2.5 km

7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
3.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Los Caracoles beach

El Jaguey 1.2 km

7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Blue pure water • Large low tide
1.7 Amenities index
Senior friendly

The Jaguey beach

El Tamarindo 0.4 km

7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.1 Amenities index

Popular types of El Salvador beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 53 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in El Salvador.

Also, the beaches of El Salvador can be a point of attraction for the young public of party-goers and lovers of noisy holidays. The number of such beaches is not very large, about 8, but some of them are well known.

Young people can have a great time at open beach parties, engage in outdoor activities or hang out in in bars and clubs within walking distance of the beach area.

For pet lovers, and even more so for dog owners, the first question always arises whether it is possible to take your pet to the beach since entry with it, in most cases, can be prohibited.

El Salvador is an exception in this case, since on average there are more pet-friendly beaches than nearby country. According to our data there are 13 beaches which have guaranteed access with pets, a full list of beaches can be found on this page. So you will be sure that you and your pet will have a great time under the gentle sun.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of El Salvador, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 50 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 52 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in El Salvador is less than 500 meters. 53 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of El Salvador beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in El Salvador attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all surfers, snorkeling lovers, kayakers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • Surfing. There is probably no person in the world who has never seen these talented boys and girls riding the wave. Whether you are a professional surfer or just an athlete with a brave heart, the beaches of El Salvador will suit both of you, as this country is quite popular among surfers. There are about 16 beaches good suitable for surfing, choose carefully, don't miss the beach of your dream!
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 2 beaches in El Salvador that are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Los Almendros Beach, Royal Decameron beach.
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 2 beaches in El Salvador can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: The Jaguey beach, Las Tunas beach.

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Please note that lifeguards supervise 9 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in El Salvador? In total there are 53 beaches and the most popular is Los Almendros Beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in El Salvador?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in El Salvador, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 53 beaches in total, of which about 0 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in El Salvador:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in El Salvador?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in El Salvador, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in El Salvador and create your selection by features.

How to view all beaches in El Salvador on map?

What are all easy accessible beaches in El Salvador?

Most of the beaches located in El Salvador are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in El Salvador by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in El Salvador:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in El Salvador?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in El Salvador?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in El Salvador by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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Which beaches in El Salvador are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in El Salvador?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in El Salvador?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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