The closest beach to San Salvador is in the southern department of La Libertad, and is only about 32 kilometers from the city.
The most popular beaches dot the coast, and are situated between kilometers 30 and 53. The main entrance to the town of La Libertad is the El Puerto de la Libertad (The Pier). The namesake for the city is an old wooden pier that was originally built in 1579. It is still in operation today that serves fishing boats. It is also the best place to buy cheap, fresh seafood.
The first beach area east of the pier is El Obispo. It is popular because of its large shopping mall and many commercial developments. To the west of the pier we have Punta Roca beach, which is a highly popular surf spot. The waves are consistent year round, and the place is always hopping with a young hip crowd.
Punta Roca is particularly popular with the crowds from San Salvador, since it is the closest beach to the city. It is a great place to get a bite to eat, since it has a wide variety of great restaurants and night spots.
Past Punta Roca there are many more fantastic beaches…
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