Tips & Tricks
Playa Guacuco – this is considered one of the better beaches at Margarita Island (not far from Pampatar and Porlamar). It isn’t as big a beach as El Agua or Parguito, but is less crowded, and has lots of tree cover. Even though the waves here are not as strong as elsewhere, some surfers and […]
Playa Zaragoza (Valle de Pedrogonzalez): esta playa se encuentra en la sección noreste de la isla, entre Juan Griego y Playa El Agua. Debido a que esta es una ubicación más remota, hay pocos turistas aquí y muchos más locales. Aquellos que planeen venir aquí deben tomar un taxi, ya que prácticamente no hay opciones […]
Playa El Yaque – this beach is located on the south side of the island. It is not as busy as Playa El Agua (for example) and the waters are calm (suitable for families with children). This beach also has hotels, restaurants and other amenities close by Because of the prevailing winds in this part […]
Playa Parguito — this popular beach is located on the northeastern part of the island. Like Playa El Yaque, aside from swimming, visitors here also engage in water sporting activities – from windsurfing to bodyboarding. In fact, a major bodyboarding competition, ISA World Bodyboard Championship, has been held here every October since 2012. According to […]
Playa Zaragoza (Valle de Pedrogonzalez) – this beach is located in the north east section of the island, in between Juan Griego and Playa El Agua. Because this is a more remote location, there are few tourists here, and far more locals. Those planning to come here should get a taxi, since there are virtually […]
Playa El Agua – this is a popular beach at the northeast part of Margarita Island. It’s long, has lots of sand, with restaurants and other amenities (beach chairs, umbrellas, etc.), as well as areas to play seaside sports like volleyball. Swimmers should keep in mind that since this beach faces the Atlantic Ocean, the […]