Margarita Island: an essential guide to beaches and places to stay
Margarita Island, in the Venezuelan Caribbean, packs a wide range of beaches, fishing towns and family-run places to stay into a small area. Knowing the areas helps you choose better.
The main areas
- Playa El Agua: the best-known beach, pale sand and palm trees, with restaurants right on the seafront
- Porlamar: the island's shopping and nightlife hub
- Juan Griego: a quiet bay, sunsets and a fishing-village feel
- El Yaque: the go-to spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing thanks to its steady wind
How to choose where to stay
Those after beach life and evenings out tend to look at Playa El Agua or Porlamar; those who prefer a slower pace find more room to breathe in Juan Griego or the inland areas near Paraguachí.
Worth checking before you go
Beach access, available services and conditions change with the season: it's worth confirming schedules, transfers and what's included directly with your chosen property before planning the rest of the trip.
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