Beaches in San Andres

Definitely, the main attraction of San Andres in Colombia, are the beaches, surrounded by a sea of seven colors, calm and safe, thanks to the beautiful coral reef.

Find below a short guide to the different beaches of San Andres you’ll find in the beautiful island of the Colombian Caribbean.

Beach of San Luis

Located just 10 away from downtown San Andres Island, in a rural environment, white sand bathed by the sea of seven colors, the beach of San Luis. Ideal for relaxation, with the tranquility of the area. This is the beach where the San Luis Village Hotel is located. The beach of san Luis is considered by many to be the best beaches of San Andres.

Spratt Bigth (Bahia Sardina)

It is a long series of white sand beaches where water has several colors. The main hotel and tourism sector of the island is located here, between Fisherman’s Place (The Place of the Fishermen) and the Cooperativa de Lancheros.

Natural Pools

San Andrés offers other interesting alternatives in places without sand and instead have jetties and coral cliffs where waves and no danger, there you can enjoy a swim among colorful fish, see the bottom of the sea and do some snorkel if you want. These places are the Piscinita (Pox Hole), West View and The Cove.

Regional Park Johnny Cay

Just 15 minutes away by boat on a ride through the calm waters of the Caribbean, you will find an island famous for its beaches and its “Coco Locos”. However, it is not the only thing you find, for under the green of the palm trees, you can also enjoy delicious fried fish with plantains and delicious cocktails. Johnny Cay is definitely one of theSan Andres preferred beaches.

Haynes Cay- Rose Cay (Acuario)

These two small cays, called coral lace lining its side and allowing this place to become a natural aquarium. Rose Cay fact is known as El Acuario. From the Aquarium to Hayne’s Cay you can walk, swim or snorkeling, because the water depth does not exceed fifty centimeters.

Cay Bolivar

It is a coral reef 25 miles southwest of San Andres. Tourism agencies have tours that last all day, leaving early on safe, comfortable and fast yachts. When the weather is not ideal, the tour wont’t be available, because the waves of the open sea is usually rough.

Want more information about the Beaches of San Andres?

Para tu mayor comodidad el San Luis Village Hotel can give you advice on how to get to these places, how you can rent a golf cart or a classic motorbike, so you have all the best information about San Andres Beaches.