Margarita has a big choice of beaches. There is one for everyone: With or without waves, with or without crowds, with or without wind, with or without hotels, with or without facilities (restaurants, shades, chairs...)
In this page we will take you to most of Margarita's beaches, starting from Porlamar and going around the whole island.
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Shades and chairs |
La Caracola - Playa Moreno
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Located nearby Porlamar. You can find several beach
clubs and restaurants, where you will be able to eat and enjoy your
day with the whole family. A good option if you are staying in
Porlamar and don't want to go far away.
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Location within Margarita: Porlamar
and its surroundings
Lodging nearby: Under construction
Pampatar
| This bay is dominated by the Castle
of Pampatar. Shared between fishermen and swimmers. Calm waters
with no waves. Ideal for a quick bath or with small children.
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Location within Margarita: Porlamar
and its surroundings
Lodging nearby: Under construction
Playa Guacuco
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One of the fine beaches in Margarita: close to Porlamar,
coconut trees, not as crowded as other beaches north, with waves. An
excellent choice, you should try it.
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Location within Margarita: Porlamar
and its surroundings
Lodging nearby: Under construction
El Tirano
| A relatively small beach, but very pleasant and not so
crowded. The best part is used by the guests of the Barceló Pueblo
Caribe hotel.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Barceló Pueblo Caribe
Playa Parguito
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Nowadays one of the fashion beaches. Smaller than Playa
El Agua, nice waves, it is the surfer's choice. Very good restaurants
and kiosks with unsalted water showers.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Hesperia El Agua - Posada de Doña Romelia
Playa El Agua
| This is Margarita's classic beach. Preferred by many.
Very long. A round trip walk from one end to another can take more
than one hour. Water sports. Definitely a "must'. However, beware
it is a dangerous beach.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Hesperia El Agua - Posada de Doña Romelia
Playa Manzanillo
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A fishermen bay that is starting to be used more and
more by beach lovers. Not so crowded and very pleasant. Similar to
Puerto Cruz.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Hesperia El Agua - Posada de Doña Romelia
Playa Puerto Cruz (Isla bonita - Dunes)
| Close to the village of Pedro Gonzalez, is located this
fine beach. It serves one of Margarita's best hotel and resort. Not so
crowded with facilities and water sports.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Hesperia Isla Bonita
Playa Caribe
One of the fashion beaches. Close to Juangriego. Waves and nice restaurants.
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Location within Margarita: North
Lodging nearby: Under construction
La Restinga
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Located in a national park, it is the longest beach in Margarita (22 kilometers). It has waves and with many shells under the sand. You can reach it by land, through the Macanao peninsula or by boat, through the mangroves of La Restinga. Definitely an "absolute must".
Location within Margarita: La
Restinga |
Playa La Pared
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Very nice beach, not known at all. Located north of the
peninsula of Macanao. No facilities and almost nobody. A good choice
if you want to be far from the crowds. There is a restaurant nearby.
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Location within Margarita: Macanao
Lodging nearby: None
Punta Arenas
| For those who are looking for a good beach, nice sand,
not so many waves, this is probably your best choice. The long trip
from Porlamar (70 km) is definitely worth.
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Location within Margarita: Macanao
Lodging nearby: Posada l'Oasis
El Yaque
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Just behind the airport is located one of the best
windsurfing spots in the world. The beach is not so crowded. No waves.
Very pleasant, specially if you don't mind the wind. Recommended for
small children, because it is not deep at all. Nice coconut and palm
trees. Very good restaurants.
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Location within Margarita: El
Yaque
Lodging nearby: Barceló California, El Yaque Beach, Casa Rita
Coche
| Although it is not located in Margarita, for many it's
Margarita's best beach. White sand, blue see, nice breeze, not so
crowded. If you don't want to stay in Coche, you can take a highly
recommended "day tour".
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Location: Isla
de Coche
Lodging nearby: Under construction