Puerto Rico beaches
The maritime tropical climate, warm currents of the Caribbean Sea have made the beaches of Puerto Rico attractive to tourists from all over the world. Despite the fact that there are about 300 beaches in the country, it can be difficult to find a secluded place to relax during the season, as many vacationers come here. Tourists are offered a wide range of water activities: windsurfing, jet skis, diving, excursions at sea and much more. The calm sea and excellent living conditions in hotels are favorable for families with small children.
Best sandy beaches in Puerto Rico
- There are three beaches directly on the main island of Puerto Rico. This is the Playa de Puerto Rico beach (not far from the port). Sand of golden color was brought for him from the Sahara. A little to the west is the equally beautiful Playa de los Amadores beach, also with imported sand of a pleasant shade. It has been awarded a special European quality mark for beaches. Both beaches are sheltered from the waves by stone boulders, which makes their water warmer. The third beach, Playa del Cura, is covered with gray sand dredged from the ocean floor.
- The beach on the island of Vieques, which is several kilometers distant from the main island. The Pirate Mountain rises above the island. The quiet coves are great for snorkeling. You can rent a boat or speedboat to get around Vieques.
- People go to the island of Culebra to get to the Flamenco beach. It differs from neighboring beaches in that the water level rises only slightly during high tide. This means that you should not be afraid to splash along the shore with children. Visitors are also invariably amazed by the piercing blue and transparency of the ocean water..
- The democratic beach of San Juan, which is within the capital of the state, is also worthy of the attention of tourists. The beach has little resemblance to the city one, since its open space is not cluttered with traditional beach facilities.
- If you leave San Juan, you can get to Lukvilo Beach in a matter of minutes. Beautiful views of the beach often appear in glossy magazines. Coral reefs are located at a considerable distance from the beach, therefore, in the list of beaches in the world, it is marked as recommended for families..
- Balneario de Buquveron Beach is also listed in tourist guides as an environmentally friendly place for families with children. The beach is equipped with a chic area for children to play and there is a large selection of sports equipment for adults who decide to spend their holidays actively.
