Beaches of Margarita Island

The main attraction of Margarita Island is 168 miles from its coastline where you can find a number of beaches with different characteristics and to suit all tastes. They come from the quietest to the strong wave, the fit for swimming or water sports, from the most popular to those that allow the pleasure to be in absolute solitude to enjoy a deserved rest and spiritual body, without Nothing and no one dares to interrupt the peace offering in which it was submerged, free of any concern and leaving behind the stress it produces the hectic life of today, we invite you to learn about the different beaches that offers this paradise and Island hospital ..

Margarita Beaches

Beach water: Located approximately 23 kilometers from Porlamar, with about 3 kilometers in length, is the largest, popular and consent of all because of its large tourism development. Its fine sand planted with coconut trees that provide welcome shade, under which shelter a large number of kiosks where they sell fried fish, lobster, oysters a variety of tropical drinks, as well as offering rental of chairs, canopies, sanitation. It also offers services and ultralight parachute rides which you can rent by the hour and enjoy an incredible ride on the beach and admiring all the beautiful scenery on offer in this area.

Playa El Yaque: Located at a distance of approximately 27 km from Porlamar, easily accessible by Av Juan Bautista Arismendi, following the path that leads to the Caribbean International Airport "Santiago Mariño". Has been rated as one of the seven most important beaches at the international level with features ideal for windsurfing. Candles lit tones which seem Butterfly Riding the Caribbean waters that cover the beach, are a spectacle of great beauty. This beach is considered at the international level, one of the seven best practice for windsurfers, there exist specialized centers for learning the sport. Furthermore, it is possible to play other sports.

Pampatar Beach: Located in the city that bears his name, at about 9 km from Porlamar, is easily accessible for all its lines of communication are avenues and roads paved. Protagonist of the story island, Playa Pampatar is a long and quiet and beautiful bay of crystal clear waters, protected from the winds and ocean currents, spindly palm trees and bordered by a variety of small restaurants where you can taste the delicious sea. This beach is ideal for any sport or recreational exercises are performed outdoors, Jet Ski, Banana and pedal boats.

Playa la Caracola: This is the main beach of Porlamar, where you can ride a bike or simply walking or jogging, is closed to the passage of vehicles in the morning and afternoon (These hours are not allowed to transit vehicles). Extends parallel to the Avenida Bolívar, is highly accessible and has parking spaces for their cars, they are also stalls of food and natural juices. A few meters you will find Playa Valdez, which is used by fishermen in the area to perform their tasks of maintaining the boats, as there are several ranches.

La Playa Caranta: Also called Playa Juventud. Is located approximately 10 km from Porlamar, its access is through the main street by Pampatar Turn right at the end of this street. It is a beach of clear water and gentle waves, preserves the tradition of fishing and Margarita seat is an important port of the island Sardinero This beach is the Fort of La Caranta, which acts as a spectacular view from where you can see the whole bay as it is located on the upper.

Parguito Beach: Located about 23 kilometers from Porlamar, with a mile long, high vegetation, strong swell, and their popularity is because the surge event to the practice of surfing, it has held national and international this specialty. You can find hire chairs, marquees and great restaurants that offer exquisite meals with marine species. Is one of the most popular beaches and preferred by tourists and natives.

La Restinga beach: Located about 58 km from Porlamar, to reach this beach, there are two options to the right of the road to Boca de Rio, before reaching the bridge is a pier with boats to make the move to the beach. It is the largest of the beaches on the island, with crushed shells instead of sand, and particularly attractive for easy removal and chipichipis Guacuco. While his wave is strong, is one of the beaches that no counter that could endanger the lives of swimmers. This beach is not practicing water sports because it is located within a protected area

Guacuco Beach: It is located 17 km from Porlamar, take the Avenue July 31 and arrive at the cruise Guacuco crosses on the right hand side along the road leading to the coast. It owes its name to the abundance Guacuco species of mollusk that can be collected a few steps from the shore using a simple technique. Its waters are clear, strong waves and the sand that covers the entire side out for their particular reddish. This beach is not practiced in a particular sport, however it is possible to perform sports or recreational activities such as Ski, Volleyball, or surfing.

Caribbean Beach: It is located 3 km from Juangriego, pass the Fortress and find the Galera beach in few minutes. It offers a beautiful landscape and waters which captivates locals and visitors. It has excellent restaurants and services known prestige, toilets, rental of chairs and awnings, service and attention to the edge multilingual. Disc also offers the only outdoor Margarita. Receive special attention in the Caney Nora, Nora, where Manrique, Alan Analí and will offer the best delicacies that are served here prepared with the warm affection that characterizes them as they are really attentive.

Playa Bella Vista is located in Porlamar, along the Avenida Raúl Leoni. Soft surf beach and has great restaurants such as: Typical Mandinga Rancho, La Casa del mero, El Rancho de Pablo, Imperial Restaurant, El Rancho La Nena and others that offer a wide variety of dishes prepared with sea species. At his side is Guaraguao Bay along the south side of Avenida Santiago Mariño. This bay is El Paseo La Pizzeria specializing in pizzas and pastas, with the kind attention of Paul Squeo

Playa Punta Arenas: It is located approximately 74 km from Porlamar, access is via the Avenida Juan Bautista Arismendi, passing the entrance to the town of Boca de Rio and follow the road to Boca de Pozo. Characterized by a peak of fine sand that divides the beach into two sections. In the South side, the boats stranded on the beach with nets lying on the sand and the presence of fishermen, the landscape more representative of the insular environment, and in the western fringe, a large expanse of sand and crystal clear waters are a appropriate place to enjoy solitude. This beach is not practiced regularly in a particular sport, but it is possible to walk or play in Banana Beach Volleyball. In the western part of the beach makes the Jeep tours stop making trips to the mainland.

Old Port Beach: Small beach of 400 meters, located 2.5 km from Pedro Gonzalez, ocean wave, and high vegetation Areán fine, where you can enjoy the tranquility offered by this site, besides practicing sports Sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and fishing. This beach is considered by tourists one of the most attractive of the island and is very busy in all seasons. For its majestic beauty, breeze, a well-defined waves from the northeast, is often used for the filming of numerous commercial and television programs both nationally and internationally.

Playa El Angel: Located east of the city of Porlamar, at an approximate distance of 7 Kms Their access is through the extension of Av Aldonza Manrique. It is a small beach cove, where stunning rock formations and the beautiful blue sea come together to form a scene of incredible beauty worth admiring. Takes its name from the silhouette of an angel by the whim of nature was formed into a rock. This beach is not regularly practice a sport in particular, however, given its natural conditions are suitable for sport or recreation.

Playa La Galera: Beautiful bay 450 meters long, high vegetation, low waves and fine sand, where you can enjoy the most beautiful sunsets. Fine views are seen from the Galera Fortin, where tourists and visitors gather to admire the sunset. In front are Lake of the Martyrs. You can park all vehicles in the beach area and there are children who tell the story of the Fort and the battles were fought in the area. The scenery is breathtaking.

Playa La Pared: Sunsets are magnificent and complete peace of mind guaranteed. No services. Strong waves, 1500 meters. of natural beauty. Located at the end of the Peninsula Macanao is an almost untouched area of the island. There is one restaurant that offers food, not having many conveniences at the time of wanting to buy varieties in terms of meals and beverages. Owned or leased vehicle taking and driving towards the beach you need is the ideal place for a well-deserved relaxation.

Valdes Beach: A small fishing port where you can appreciate the task of fishing. Sardine is an area in this place and gather different cavas to buy fresh fish. It also has a good spring which attracts tourists, locals and visitors to the practice of fishing with hooks and is very busy weekend for the peace of its waves. No service restaurants, or canopies, or chairs. There are several ranches which fishermen belong to the institution ASOPESCAMO. The vessels engaged in fishing seasons, come to this beach to buy sardines that serve as bait for their work.