Beaches in Puerto Rico
Coasts of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a tourist destination with a lot of tradition. Many tourists come annually to discover a wonderful place where they spend a few dream days. One of its most important aspects is the exceptional beauty of its beaches, considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
In Puerto Rico, there are more than 270 miles of coastline that translate into almost 300 beaches to choose from. The sandy paths lead to amazing natural pools of crystal clear waters. The landscape is very diverse in all regions. Puerto Rico has beach coves perfectly framed by palm trees with turquoise waters. The beaches with spectacular landscapes are protected by cliffs and rock walls, ideal for what they love water sports.
Puerto Rico has beaches and marinas certified as Blue Flag, a European program that guarantees better water quality. These beaches comply with the standards on water quality, safety, provision of general services and environmental management. The diverse geography of the coast of the island presents places that attract many fans of water sports such as surfers, paddle boarders, divers and among others.
Puerto Rico is the perfect refuge for millions of tourists around the world, not only offers an incredible escape from the cold winter climates, but also creates memories that will last a lifetime. ” Whether you want to take a break and sunbathe, ride the waves or explore underwater life, the island has a perfect beach for your taste.
North Coast Beaches
Porta Atlántico

The north coast of Puerto Rico called "Porta Atlantico" faces the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean with natural pools protected by limestone walls, some very shallow, perfect for families with young children. The north coast of Puerto Rico has beautiful beaches and very popular for a variety of water sports.
Arecibo
- Poza del Obispo Beach
- Cueva Del Indio Beach
- Caza y Pesca Beach
- El Muelle Beach (El Faro Beach)
- Caracoles Beach (La Poza de Don Guelo or Gasolina Beach)
Barceloneta
- Las Criollas Beach
- Puerto de las Vacas Beach
- La Boca Beach
Camuy
Carolina
Dorado
Hatillo
Loiza
Manatí
San Juan
Toa Baja
Vega Alta
Vega Baja
South Coast Beaches
Porto Caribe

The southern region of Puerto Rico known as Porta Caribe, consists of 11 villages that offer visitors remote beaches located in the calm waters of the Caribbean and marinas for boat trips. This area is a natural destination for outdoor recreation, such as water excursions, tourist visits and water activities such as surfing, snorkeling and diving.
Arroyo
- Punta Guilarte Beach "Vacation Center"
- Las Palmas Beach
Guayanilla
- Ventana Beach
- Emajagua Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
Patillas
- Guardarraya Beach
- Inches Beach
- Escondida Beach
- Villa Pesquera of Patillas Beach
- Punta Viento Beach
- Mala Pascua Beach
Ponce
- El Tuque Beach
- La Guancha Boardwalk
- Punta Salinera Beach
- Las Salinas Beach
- Cañas Beach
- Matilde Beach
- Chencha / El Tubo Beach
- Los Meros Beach
- Ponce Beach
- El Malecón Beach
- Ponce Yacht and Fishing Club "Club Náutico de Ponce"
- Hilton Beach
- Punta Cabuyón / Punta Cabullones Beach
- Vayas Beach
- Las Cucharas Beach
Offshore Ponce
- Gatas Island "Isla de Gatas"
- Isla del Frío
- Isla Morrillito
- Isla de Jueyes
- Isla de Ratones Beach
- Cardona Island
- Caja de Muertos Island
- Pelícan Beach
- Ensenadita Beach "Pocitas Beach"
- Larga Beach
- Guardia Costanera Beach "Blanca Beach"
- Chica Beach "Carrucho Beach"
Salinas
- Cayo Matias Beach
- Marine Beach - Marina de Salinas
- Polita’s Beach
- Salinas Beach
Santa Isabel
- Jauca Beach - Jauca Bay
- Clavellina Beach
East Coast Beaches
Porta Antillas

On the east coast of the Island, the Atlantic Ocean borders the north side. The Caribbean Sea extends partly along the east coast and on the south side the islands of Culebra and Vieques, where you will find the most beautiful white sand beaches of the Caribbean without crowds of people. You can also explore the isolated beaches of islets and keys, a short boat trip from Fajardo. The east coast offers beach lovers unforgettable adventures and experiences that the whole family will appreciate.
Ceiba
Culebra
- Culebrita Island
- Tortuga Beach
- Datiles Beach
- Resaca Beach
- Carlos Rosario Beach
- Brava Beach
- Melones Beach
- Zoni Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Punta Soldado Beach
- Flamenco Beach
- Luis Peña Keys
- Playa Larga
- Sirena Beach
Fajardo
Vieques
West Coast Beaches
Porta Del Sol

The Western Region known as Porta Del Sol is the surfing mecca of Puerto Rico with a region that extends from Isabela on the northwest coast to Guanica on the south. Most of the best beaches on the island are in this region. Hundreds of miles of coastline make this region of beaches very popular. This region is known for its world famous diving and surfing.
Añasco
Aguadilla
- Crash Boat Beach
- La Ponderosa Beach
- La Poza Beach
- La Saldinera Beach
- Gas Chambers Beach
- Peña Blanca Beach (Wishing Well Beach)
- Rompeola Beach "Tamarindo Beach"
- Survival Beach
- Tabletop Beach
- Surfer’s Beach
- Colón Park Beach
- Punta Borinquen Beach
- Wilderness Beach
- Real Marina Walk (Paseo Real Marina)
Aguada
- Aguada Beach
- Pico de Piedra Beach
- Espinar Beach
- El Mameyito Beach
- Río Grande Beach
Cabo Rojo
- Boquerón Beach
- Buye Beach
- Combate Beach
- La Playuela Beach (Sucia Beach)
- La Mela Beach
- Punta Guaniquilla Nature Reserve
- Punta Arenas Beach
- Los Pozos Beach
- Isla de Ratones “Ratones Cay”
- La Pitahaya Beach "Pitahaya Glamping"
- Punta Aguila Beach
Guánica
- Jungla (Jungle) Beach "Paldas Beach"
- Santa Beach
- Ballenas Beach
- Guilligan's Island
- Atolladora Beach
- Manglillo Beach
- Tamarindo Beach
- Caña Gorda Beach
- Jaboncillo Beach
- Aroma Beach
Isabela
- Blue Hole Beach “Shacks Beach or Kiquebrado Beach”
- La Pocita de las Golondrinas Beach
- Bajura Beach
- Baño La Princesa Beach
- Guajataca Beach
- Jobos Beach
- Pastillo Beach
- Montones Beach
- Pozo Teodoro Beach
- Middles Beach
- Punta (Posita) Sardinera Beach
Lajas
Rincon
- Rincón Beach
- Corcega Beach
- Marías Beach
- Sandy Beach
- Steps Beach “Tres Palmas”
- Black Eagle Beach
- Antonio Beach
- Deadman's Beach
- Pools Beach
- Almirante Beach
- Barrero Beach
- Dogman’s Beach
- Indicators Beach
- Parcking Lot Beach
- Los Almendros Beach
- Pistons Beach
- Punta Higüero Beach "Little Malibu Beach"
- Rivermouth Beach
- Spanish Wall Beach
- Terminador Beach
- The Point Beach
- Trampa Beach
- Domes Beach