It may not be a “paradise”, but if you want to get away from the chaos and the rush of the city, Playa de Oro, on the North Area of Cartagena, is the ideal place to find quietness and peace while you wait for the sunset.
At this tourist destination, located on the Manzanillo del Mar district, you can only hear the humming of the waves. There are not sound devices like the ones you find on another districts, and besides that, the same natives do not allow loud music.
It is the place “to be” for the locals during the weekend. From Monday to Friday, foreign couples pick this place for its quietness. The level of the water is really low, so you can walk safe several meters offshore. It is a long and very clean beach, with no crowds, and children’s friendly.
The natives tell the story of a nudist zone that once existed on one of the corners of this beach. It was called Pesuña del Diablo (Devil’s Hoof). It was the favorite place among Italians, Mexicans, and Colombians from another cities, who used to come to this beach to take a bath with no clothes. During weekdays, one or another tourist usually goes there to bathe.
On this beach you can enjoy the fine sand, not as bright as it used to be, but it occasionally looks as it was half frosty. It is also the ideal beach to come in big groups, and enjoy the best of the Caribbean cuisine on the tasty and not that expensive restaurants. One of the many things people love about this place, are the fish-based specialties dishes for all tastes. It is recommended to agree on the price of the dishes before you order.
It is neither a sports beach nor a place to admire exuberant landscapes. But for sure it is the right place to go for a swim, taking the sun, and hang out in there as long as you want, without the disturbance of vendors, like the ones you find on some other beaches. It is the perfect location to forget about your problems.
Start your own adventure at this unforgettable tourist destination, where you get to enjoy the beach, the sun, their warm waters, and, of course, a moment of deep relaxation.
Recommendation by Mile.