Mar Del Plata flights

Mar del Plata is the most popular summer resort I Argentina. A rather quaint and peaceful town with a population of 700,000, from mid-December Mar del Plata is transformed into a top travel destination for Porteños and international travellers alike; an estimated number of 8,000,000 visitors every summer, most of whom travelling from Buenos Aires.

Mar del Plata has been popular since over a century ago. However, what in the past was thought as a privilege of the wealthy elite, is now an affordable destination for everybody.

In Mar del Plata you will enjoy an endless coastline, sports and activities with the amazing backdrop of sea, sun and sand and all the nature you can get, through immaculate landscapes leading to the Pampas. Mar del Plata’s nightlife comes second only to that of Buenos Aires, while the city is full of parties, festivals and cultural activities.

Visit Mar de Plata during the summer to experience the beach, the crowds, the energy and adventure; visit any other season of the year and get to see the city’s other side, that of relaxation, serenity and lower prices!

Airport

The international airport of Mar del Plata (Aeropuerto Internacional de Mar del Plata "Ástor Piazzolla") is located 7 kilometres north of the city centre and can be reached by bus and taxi.

Getting around Mar del Plata

You can get around Mar del Plata using the city’s extensive bus network. Fares start at 4.70 ARS and minimum taxi fare costs 13.28 ΑRS.

Mar del Plata Guide

Mar del Plata is all about the beaches surrounding the central square, Plaza Colón.

Focal point of the coastal road is the Casino of Mar del Plata (Mar del Plata Casino), where the stairs lead you right at the beach. The Casino building is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks and a must-see while you’re in Mar del Plata – regardless of whether you’re gambling or not!

The most beautiful beaches in Mar del Plata are the following:

• Playas del Sur (The Beaches of the South): popular among young people, busy and trendy


• Punta Mogotes: Ideal for families


• Playa Grande: Typical Mar del Plata scenery, fit for every age group and preference


• Waikiki Beach: Popular as a surfer’s paradise

Continue to the port of Mar del Plata (Puerto Mar del Plata), Argentina’s primary fishing point. Witness the actual fishing practices of the local fishermen, unchanged over the centuries and taste the most delicious fish and seafood you have ever tasted!

Take some time to wander around the city centre, with highlights being:

• The Centro Cultural Villa Victoria, the summer home of Victoria Ocampo, great Argentinian writer and publisher, also famous for her friendship with legendary personalities of Argentinian poetry and literature. It now serves as a cultural centre, hosting many interesting exhibitions.


• The Villa Ortiz Basualdo is a restored mansion dating back to 1900, now housing the Municipal Museum of Art (Museo Municipal de Arte Juan Carlos Castagnino) with excellent art collections of paintings, sculptures and photographs by Argentinian artists.

Finally, if you’re looking for a place away from Mar del Plata’s crowds, head to the Laguna de los Padres, a vast lush area centred around an idyllic lake. The perfect getaway to relax, go hiking, fishing or have a pic-nic!

Visa Requirements

To travel to Argentina, you need a passport with validity extending 6 months after your travel dates. Greek citizens do not need a tourist Visa, for a maximum stay of 90 days.

When to Go

Mar del Plata has a Mediterranean climate with four distinct seasons, in the exact opposite order from seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

Summer (December - February), autumn (March - May), winter (June - early September) and spring (September – mid December).

You can visit Mar del Plata all-year-round, according your plans and itinerary, but weather-wise, if you wish to enjoy the beaches to the most, the best time to visit Mar del Plata is during early autumn or spring.

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