Punta del Este's nonstop nightlife and casino action runs through the austral summer, from December 15 to March 15. White-sand beaches, nightclubs, surfing, and people-watching are popular. This is an excellent summer resort by the ocean. For sports enthusiasts, Punta del Este is the ideal tourist center for land or water sports. Windsurfing and boat racing as well as tennis, golf, and polo are very big here. Musical and cultural shows and world movie premieres are also popular.