Holidays on the Chilean coast - studying winemaking traditions (there are many wineries in the country), visiting thermal complexes and beaches with white sand and turquoise water.
Chile's coastal resorts (holiday benefits)
A feature of the Chilean resorts located on the Pacific coast is rather cool water and strong winds, favorable for surfing. It is worth considering that you can enter the local beaches completely freely, but you will have to pay for the entrance to the beaches located in the territory of national parks (this also applies to the rental of umbrellas and sun loungers).
Chile's cities and resorts on the coast
- Viña del Mar: worth a visit to the International Song Festival (February), Renaca Beach (famous for its various entertainment and restaurants serving seafood and snacks with cheese and bacon on mother-of-pearl shells) and Caleta Abarca Beach (the quiet coves and rocky shores), at the Museum of Fine Arts (Vergara Palace), at concerts and exhibitions in the former palace of the oligarch Carrasco, gambling at the Municipal Casino, see the Flower Clock, exotic and unique plant species in the National Botanical Garden.
- Arica: excursion programs include a visit to the Cathedral of San Marcos, the El Morro hill (you will be offered to stand at the observation deck), the Mar de Marica Museum (there is an aquarium with a mini-ocean ecosystem, as well as more than 700 species of snails). When it comes to beach holidays, take a look at Playa Chinchorro and Playa La Lisera (these beaches are the cleanest on the coast). In addition, while on vacation in Arica, you should visit the football matches at the Carlos Dittborn Stadium.
- Antofagasta: the city offers to acquire tropical fruits and handicrafts at the Central Market, to capture yourself in a photograph against the backdrop of the picturesque La Portada cliff, to visit the La Chimba reserve (safaris are arranged here, during which you can watch animals and birds), play tennis or golf on green fields. As for the local beaches, they will delight tourists with the purest sand and diving opportunities (Playa Hornitos, Playa El Huascar). In addition, various hotels and sports centers can be found along the coastal strip.
- Iquique: the city offers to visit the Astoreca Palace and the Regional Museum, the Playa Cavancha beaches (in winter, thanks to the strong waves, it is in demand among surfers, although you can ride on the waves here all year round if you wish), Playa Blanca or Playa Huayquique, as well as go on a mountain bike to the Atacama Desert.
If you are interested in a beach holiday in Chile, then here you will find beaches famous for their cleanliness and beauty of the scenery.
