{"id":7107,"date":"2021-10-18T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/?p=7107"},"modified":"2022-11-23T00:26:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-23T00:26:10","slug":"playa-salinitas-an-enclave-costero-more-than-surprising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsalvadorviajar.com\/en\/beaches\/salinitas\/","title":{"rendered":"\u25b7 SALINITAS BEACH \u00bb What to see and do. Coastal enclave."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Traveling along the extensive coastline of El Salvador<\/strong>, we arrive at Salinitas beach<\/strong> in Acajutla. In this privileged setting, with all the splendor of its marine biodiversity, nature combines with the contemporary environment through the fabulous hotels lined along its coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fantastic tourist destination that offers everything in one place, adventure and fun in the middle of a truly enchanting environment, which invites you to stay and enjoy it to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Salinitas Beach Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country:<\/th>El Salvador<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Department:<\/th>Sonsonate<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Category:<\/th>Beaches<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Waves:<\/th>Low, 1 meter maximum<\/td><\/tr>
Advice:<\/th>Ideal to enjoy with
family. See reefs.<\/td><\/tr>
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Location of Salinitas Beach<\/p>\n\n\n

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Location Salinitas Beach, Sonsonate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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In the coastal area of the department of Sonsonate<\/strong> and about 90km from San Salvador, Salinitas beach is located just two hours by car from the international airport, Monse\u00f1or Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Gald\u00e1mez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Beaches of El Salvado, Salinitas. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Salinitas is a beach<\/strong> with unique characteristics, starting with its shallow waters, ideal for families with small children to swim safely and with the right temperature for tourists seeking the warmth of the tropics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, this locality of the Salvadoran coast<\/strong> preserves its flora intact, one of its distinctive features, although it has countless important hotel constructions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salinitas Beach in Sonsonate. Photo by Diego Brito. Flickr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Under its waters, you can witness a good diversity of marine species<\/strong>, among the reefs that are part of its coast, as well as the numerous birds that inhabit and visit the place, allowing you to live a direct and fascinating experience with nature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its gray and compact sands contrast with its crystalline waters, increasing its tourist potential among other beaches in El Salvador.<\/strong> Some hotels on the shores of the sea have their extension of the beach, thus offering their guests a prestigious service with unique views of Salinitas beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not only exclusive and expensive hotels are found on this coastline, other more economical lodging offers to adapt to the budget of visitors, locals, and foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salinitas Beach El Salvador. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The truth is that Salinitas beach<\/strong>, apart from its spectacular sunsets and thanks to other goodness it shows, is an ideal place to take selfies, which will surely keep unforgettable moment<\/strong>s of the visit to this paradisiacal destination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do at Salinitas Beach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though its waters are not so deep at the shore, a few meters offshore, there is enough depth for tourist diving, one of the most common practices on this beach, as well as snorkeling or kayaking.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Salinitas Beach in Sonsonate. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

During the dive, you can see the reefs and all the marine life, including parrot fish, barracudas, lobsters, angelfish, rays, lobsters and octopuses, and other lesser-known species are colorful and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even do some sport fishing on Salinitas beach<\/strong> for those who like this activity or want to get started in this exciting sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, without swimming so deep, you can visit the 200-year-old steam and sailing ships that sank off this coast during the dive.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visit Salinitas Beach. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

And as if that were not enough, knowing the handicrafts and other cultural expressions<\/strong> of the area is a must if you want to do cultural tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the swell and weather like at Salinitas Beach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Salinitas beach<\/strong> has a low swell due to its shallow shore, so it is not a place for surfers or those who like to ride good-sized waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In climate, the predominant environment is warm-tropical, with temperatures similar to the rest of the neighboring beaches, ranging between 24o and 33o depending on the time of year, so even in the most incredible season, you can get a good tan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gastronomy at Salinitas Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The local gastronomy<\/strong> shines, and the coastal food of El Salvador<\/strong> has its nuances. Thus, the hotel restaurants in Salinitas offer all kinds of seafood, such as seafood and fresh fried fish from the day’s catch.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Don’t miss the sunset at Salinitas Beach. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

There is also a wide variety of international food with Mediterranean menus<\/strong>, including Thai-style dishes, meats, and grilled specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some nearby establishments<\/strong>, although not most of them, you can enjoy lighter dishes for all tastes, which are less expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places near Salinitas beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Suppose you want to know other places in the vicinity of Salinitas beach<\/strong>. In that case, it is good to know that 84Km away is the Acajutla Botanical Park<\/strong>, a recreational area with a viewpoint, from where you can have an extraordinary panoramic view of the whole town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closer to the beach is the Port of Acajutla<\/strong>, surrounded by restaurants to taste delicious seafood and take advantage of visiting its artisan dock, where you can buy freshly caught fish at excellent prices while enjoying the view of the entire coastline of Acajutla<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to see and do in Salinitas. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

At the same time, Salinitas is a strategic place to visit other beaches, both southeast and northwest of it, such as Los C\u00f3banos<\/a><\/strong>, for diving and snorkeling, or Los Almendros beach with great natural pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to enjoy the mangroves, visit Metal\u00edo beach<\/strong> or Costa Azul<\/a>, a beautiful beach perfect for surfing, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salinitas Beach in Sonsonate. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Salinitas beach<\/strong> is a context that awaits the arrival of those seeking a quiet place with a pleasant climate and the possibility of resting or perhaps venturing into its serene waters in coexistence with its environment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Beaches to visit near Salinitas Beach. Los C\u00f3banos Beach. Photo by ElSalvadorViajar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Undoubtedly, this coastal enclave<\/strong> is one of the great attractions of this small Central American country that is essential to visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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