Ramirez Beach, Beach in Montevideo, Uruguay

Ramirez Beach sits on Montevideo's southern coast and stretches along a natural bay bordered by white sand and granite outcrops. The shoreline connects directly to the Rambla República Argentina, a waterfront path lined with restaurants and cafes.

Ramirez Beach takes its name from a 19th-century salting plant run nearby by businessman José Ramírez Pérez. Before the Rambla Sur was built, the shoreline here held four beaches; the Patricios and Santa Ana beaches between them disappeared during the coastal urbanization works, leaving Ramirez as the second beach east of Montevideo's port, after Playa del Gas.

The beach is where locals spend their free time, whether playing volleyball with friends or walking along the shore with family. The sandy strip draws residents throughout the year for everyday relaxation and social gatherings.

The beach has marked swimming areas and is easily accessed from the Rambla República Argentina waterfront path. Services and dining options are plentiful, making it simple to spend several hours without leaving the area.

The beach takes its name from a 19th-century salting plant (saladero) run by businessman José Ramírez Pérez near the shore. Before the Rambla Sur was built, two other beaches, Patricios and Santa Ana, lay between it and the port; coastal works removed them. Because of its proximity to the port, water and sand quality are monitored and have at times been debated.