Where is Salinas del Rey beach?

Salinas del Rey is in the town of Juan de Acosta, in the Atlántico department, Colombia, 45 min from Barranquilla.

When's the best time to visit Salinas del Rey?

Jan–Apr (winds 18–28 knots). Winds run 18–28 knots, intermediate / advanced.

Why is Salinas del Rey famous?

Salinas del Rey is the first sports beach in the Americas with Blue Flag certification, and home to the GKA Kite World Tour — Colombia's kitesurfing mecca.

Beaches

Active Blue Flag Juan de Acosta, Atlántico

Salinas del Rey

Q: What can you do at Salinas del Rey?

Popular activities include Kitesurf, Wingfoil, Windsurf, Paddleboard, Kayak, Beach volleyball. The Americas' first Blue Flag sports beach.

The Americas' first Blue Flag sports beach.

Level

Easy

Wind

18–28 knots

Best time

Jan–Apr (winds 18–28 knots)

Getting there

45 min from Barranquilla

The beach

This beach made history. In December 2025 it raised the Blue Flag and became the first sports beach on the entire American continent to earn Blue Flag certification. A full kilometer of coast, with 360 meters certified for swimmers and athletes under international protocols, and the rest set aside as an environmental protection zone. Home to the GKA Kite World Tour since 2022, with elite riders flying over its waters. Prime conditions for freestyle, big air, and racing, certified water quality, and a sunset you won't forget.

Activities