Beaches with blue flag and suitable in Rocha and Maldonado
The list of beaches suitable for bathroom in Rocha and Maldonado it is updated each season according to the municipalities and certification Blue Flag (water quality, environmental management and services). In the area near Laguna Garzón and José Ignacio: Mansa Beach y Brava Beach (José Ignacio) are among the most visited; east, The Dove y La Pedrera They add certified beaches.
What to do before you go: check the status of suitability for swimming and the signage of the day. The municipalities (Maldonado and Rocha) publish the status of each beach seasonally; In the area there are usually lifeguards at defined times (generally in high season, morning and afternoon). Check the flag on the beach (green/yellow/red) and do not bathe in non-authorized areas.
If you go with children, on the portal you have the guide safe beaches with children and family activities in the Laguna Garzón and José Ignacio area.
To combine beach with gastronomy or accommodation, the portal has a guide to restaurants, accommodation and activities.
Sources: Municipality of Rocha; Municipality of Maldonado; Blue Flag certification.