Best beaches in El Tamarindo

1 ranked beach in El Tamarindo, La Unión

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in El Tamarindo

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Playa El Tamarindo

Must-have because it is the defining beach name for this open Pacific La Unión region.

7.0

What makes El Tamarindo's beaches stand out?

El Tamarindo sits in La Unión, El Salvador and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in El Tamarindo or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.