| Beaches |
 MARGARITA has approximately
58 miles of beaches - which offer a variety of
services. You can enjoy the calm turquoise - blue
waters of the majority of them, good for a
refreshing swim and famous for their excellent
windsurfing conditions, or the more lively,
challenging waves of a few beaches, meant for a
bit more of a thrill.Washed by crystal clear water, Margarita's beaches are ideal whether you've come to relax, to enjoy water sports, sun, and people or simply to taste one of our local dishes. Following is information on services available at our beaches that will help to guide you around the island. Of course, don't forget to bring your sunscreen! 
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| Playa Guacuco, popular among its local patrons, but has yet to be visited by many foreign tourists. Shallow waves of 22ºC (72ºF) and 2.000meters long (1.3 miles). |
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Playa Puerto Viejo, located beside Puerto Cruz. This beach is proper for children and less experienced swimmers. Calm water of 23ºC (73ºF) and 700 meters long (0.4 miles) . |
| Playa El Agua, the most well known tourist development on the Island. It offers a wide selection of restaurants to choose from along this palm tree studded beach. Rough waters of 24º C (76ºF) and 4.000 m. long (2.5 miles). |
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Playa El Yaque, world famous among windsurfing enthusiasts! It is also ideal for children, as the water is shallow and warm. Water of 29ºC (85ºF) and 2.000 m long (1.3 miles) . |
| Playa La Pared, magnificent sunset and complete tranquillity are guaranteed! No public services are available. Rough waters of 26ºC (77ºF) and 1.500 meters long. |
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Puerto Cruz Beach. The widest and windiest beach of the Island. You will find many palm trees, shade huts and public services. Rough water of 23ºC (73ªF) and 1.000 m. long (0.6 miles) . |
| Playa Manzanillo, a picturesque bay set amidst the mountains in the most extreme north/eastern point of the Island. Calm waters of 23ºC (731F) and 900 m. long (0.5 miles) . |
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Playa La Galera, located beside the Juangriego bay, just east of the town. This beach offers its patrons shade huts, Jet Ski rentals, and restaurants. Calm waters of 23ºC (73ºF) and 1.200 meters long (0.8 miles). |
| Apart from this sun filled island, lined with spectacular beaches, which offers you the largest free port in the Caribbean, MARGARITA also has beautiful shops, national parks, excellent museums, artists, and historic sites witnessing days gone by. | |
Photography courtesy of PROMARGARITA, Fondo de Promoción Turistica |
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