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Mar del Plata: the best beaches to enjoy the summer

2024-01-25T14:07:31.780Z

Highlights: Mar del Plata: the best beaches to enjoy the summer. More central or further away? To the north or to the south. More populous or quieter? A guide to all the options on 47 kilometers of the Mar del PlATA coast. Because of its fine sand, no slope and gentle waves, Varese is a beautiful bay protected by two breakwaters. Playa Grande stands out for bringing together both families and groups of young people. Punta Mogotes offers very wide beaches that make up a 4 kilometer long bay.


More central or further away? To the north or to the south. More populous or quieter? A guide to all the options on 47 kilometers of the Mar del Plata coast.


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Taking a few days to rest and disconnect from your routine is always a great plan.

And what better than to do it in the city that offers you so many beaches to choose from and spend unforgettable days?

There are them with different characteristics: more central or further away;

towards the north or towards the south;

more populous or quieter.

The type of waves also

changes depending on each beach and the services offered by each spa.

Therefore, to help you in your choice of which ones you are going to visit during your stay in the city, we are going to tell you why each one of them stands out.

The truth is that

they all have their charm

and it will be very difficult to choose which one to go to, so the best option is to visit a different one every day!

The North

Taking a few days to rest and disconnect from the routine is always a great plan in Mar del Plata.

The northern beaches extend from the La Perla area to the entrance to Parque Camet

and are characterized by having “T”-shaped breakwaters that moderate their waves, forming small bays.

Being further away from the center, these beaches are highly chosen by families who prefer tranquility.

They have spas that provide shade services, gastronomy, children's games, recreation and swimming pools.

Here you can enjoy the sun until very late and, also, arriving at the intersection of the coast with Constitución Avenue, enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic points in the north.

The Pearl

La Perla is a city classic that includes swimming pools.

The La Perla beach complex is a classic of the city

.

It includes spas linked by walkways on different levels, which contain a very varied range of services: bars, rental of tents and umbrellas, shops, swimming pools and recreation for children, among other things.

They are extensive beaches and the waves have a steep slope.

Therefore, by taking just a few steps when entering the sea, you will be able to swim comfortably.

Center

The downtown beaches are located in front of the emblematic buildings of the city of Mar del Plata.

The traditional beaches of

Punta Iglesia, Bristol, Popular, Las Toscas and Torreón del Monje are part of the Mar del Plata postcard

and the most chosen for their proximity to the main hotel and gastronomic area of ​​the city.

They are characterized by their large extension, with a gentle slope and calm waves that allow you to fully enjoy a day at the beach.

The downtown beaches are located in front of the emblematic buildings of the city: the Casino-Hotel Provincial Complex with the extensive paths of the Rambla and the monument to the Sea Lions.

Varese and Cape Corrientes

Varese Beach has a large public sector and spas that provide shade, swimming pool, gastronomy and recreational activities.

With its fine sand, no slope and gentle waves,

Varese is a beautiful bay protected by two breakwaters

.

It extends from Torreón del Monje to Cabo Corrientes, the most prominent point on the Argentine coast.

At the southern end of this small bay there is a nautical descent for lovers of water sports.

This is one of the ideal beaches to take surfing and stand up paddle (SUP) classes.

It has a large public sector and spas that provide shade services, swimming pools, gastronomy and recreational activities.

Big beach

Playa Grande is one of the favorites for surfers.

Playa Grande stands out for bringing together both families and groups of young people.

It is made up of exclusive spas that provide shade services, restaurants, coffee shops, shops, swimming pools and recreational activities.

Because of its waves, Playa Grande

is one of the favorites for surfers and also one of the beaches where it is possible to take surfing lessons all year round.

The building at the northern end is the La Normandina gastronomic-cultural complex and at night it has dance clubs facing the sea, chosen by tourists and Mar del Plata residents throughout the year.

Punta Mogotes

Punta Mogotes offers very wide beaches to enjoy your stay in Mar del Plata.

These very wide beaches make up a 4 kilometer long bay.

If you choose to visit them, you will notice their great extension and the variety of services offered by their 24 spas: rental of umbrellas and tents, large parking lots, restaurants, bars, courts and swimming pools.

In front of the complex, the Punta Mogotes neighborhood offers accommodation of different categories for those who prefer to get away from the center.

The bay culminates to the south at Punta Cantera, a beach also known as Waikiki, a popular place for surfers and kayakers.

southern beaches

The southern beaches stand out for their tranquility and extension.

Passing the Lighthouse, to the south, stands a sector of private spas, inns and very modern buildings.

From those that are surrounded by pine forests -in the Alfar area-;

the smallest ones located at the foot of the cliffs, to the only naturist beach in Mar del Plata - south of Chapadmalal - all have their charm.

These beaches stand out for their tranquility and extension

, which allow you to take long walks along the coast to enjoy the sunset on the seashore.

On the southern beaches you can take long walks along the coast to enjoy the sunset on the seashore.

Here it is possible to surf and windsurf, enjoy gastronomy, dance until dawn in the paradores and enjoy recitals sitting on the sand.

For this reason, they are the beaches most chosen by the youngest.

Accessible Beaches

Every day more tourist places become aware of the importance of accessibility and Mar del Plata is one of them, which is why it adheres to the Accessibility Guidelines of the National Ministry of Tourism.

This is something that is reflected in the accessibility of the beaches since there are many of them that

They have, for example, amphibious chairs so that people with mobility disabilities can enjoy the sea.

There are also spas that have accessible public descents and accessible tents, among other services.

To find out which beaches are accessible, go to https://www.turismomardelplata.gob.ar/accesible/

Relatives

In all the beaches you will be able to spend a beautiful family vacation while the kids play and have fun.

Although on all the beaches you will find the necessary infrastructure for the little ones to have fun, there are some that are characterized by having more recreational activities, games, pools and large areas of sand to run and improvise castles.

The beaches included in La Perla and el Norte are some of those that have games, swimming pools and volleyball courts.

If you prefer to go south, another option is Playa Grande, super extensive, and Punta Mogotes, which have many services.

In all of them you will be able to spend a beautiful family vacation while the kids play and have fun.

Do you want to know more about beaches and spas?

Go to https://www.turismomardelplata.gob.ar.

Source: clarin

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