Playa Caleta Portales is a prominent beach and fisherman's cove in Chile and attracts a huge crowd of visitors each year. Caleta Portales is known for its sandy, pet-friendly beach that overlooks amazing sunsets each day. Being so close to the Valparaiso port, this beach also gives an amazing view of the port and stunning city lights during the evening. The fish market is home to fresh plates of seafood like fishes, mussels, ceviche, and other seafood items that are sold for cheap.
The beach, however, is not fit for swimming due to strong currents, but it does make for a great destination for a weekend beach vacation. If you are a beach lover, you will love spending time at the beach, surrounded by natural sea life, and looking at activities of the port - boats moving, harbouring of ships. The pier present lodges numerous pelicans, seagulls, and sea lions that can be seen all day long, resting on the podium. If you ever visit Vina del Mar or surrounding areas, do not miss visiting this beach in Valparaiso. Reach a little early to experience mesmerizing sunset at the sea horizon.
Playa Caleta Portales is easily accessible by various means of public transport, being so close to the Valparaiso subway. It was inaugurated on 19th January 1929 and now is a prominent tourist destination with extensive sea line and notable restaurants that serve various local cuisines. The inauguration of Caleta Portales was done with a motive to move ancient fishermen from Quebrada de Jaime and the establishment of the artisanal fishing community in Valparaiso. You can also consider visiting some nearby spots like Muelle Prat, Avenida Peru, and Casablanca Valley if you visit Playa Caleta Portales.
By Metro: Playa Caleta Portales has an excellent location that can be easily accessed by the metro. The L1 metro line passes through this tourist attraction. One-way trip from Vina del Mar to Valparaiso costs approximately US$1-2. It is a 14-minute journey
By bus From Vina Del Mar: You can catch the buses 111 and 214 that reach Estacion Portales/ Norte. If you are starting from Curauma or Brisas de Curauma, you can catch the buses 505, 309, and 406. The bus numbers may vary, so check before boarding. Overall, the buses 111, 105, 202, 214, 216, 505, and 605 passes through the beach. The bus ride will cost you around US$2-5 depending on your route.
● The beach is free for all but it is not suitable for swimming
● The fish market near Playa Caleta Portales is worth visiting for any seafood lover. Fresh fishes and mussels are available all the time in the market that is supplied fresh by fishermen on the coast
● Hop on to the venue a little early to witness beautiful sunsets in the evening and an enormous number of seagulls
● The restaurants near the beach are also good in terms of the quality of dishes, especially if you want to taste local cuisines
● Playa Caleta Portales is a pet-friendly beach, so you can take your pet along with you for a fun weekend
● The beach also overlooks a beautiful view of the Valparaiso harbour and stunning city lights
● You can also spot plenty of sea lions on the beach, especially on the podium, which is their resting place
● Excellent views of seagulls, pelicans, sea lions with fishermen boats make it a worthwhile spot despite the slight smell from the fish market
Sunday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Monday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Tuesday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Wednesday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Thursday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Friday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
Saturday : 1 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
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You can spend as many hours on the beach and fish market
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