Located on a bay in an eastern Montevideo suburb of the same name, this wide  stretch was especially fashionable in the 20th century, and even today it´s a gem, a bit quieter than the more central city beaches but still with an extensive menu of water sports; bars and restaurants; several nice parks nearby; and a view of offshore Isla de las Gaviotas (Seagull Island), which as its name implies is a refuge for the feathered set, and not just gulls.

Read more in our post 6 of Montevideo´s Best Beaches.