Black Sand Beach “Playa Negra (Negrita)”
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Black Sand Beach “negrita beach” located in the northern part of Vieques, is a black sand beach that contains tiny particles of lava, a reminder of the volcanic origins of the island millions of years ago. It is one of the most beautiful and hidden beaches on the island.
Due to rough seas, this is considered more of a hiking expedition than a swimming expedition. It is necessary to bring repellent, water and all the necessary items since to get there, you need at least two hours of walking.
You will find beautifully shaped driftwood, rocky cliffs, desert bushes that cover the cliff face. All contrasting with the deep black, its golden sand, turquoise waters and foamy white waves.
Visitors are delighted with this beach, which is undoubtedly one of the three best beaches to visit.
To get to the beach from the Malecón in Esperanza, go west on Highway 996 and turn left onto Highway 201. When you reach the Galleon Gallery sign, pull off the highway and park. Find the bridge on the trail and walk to the dry creek bed below it. Follow the creek bed through thickly wooded forest to the ocean. The beach has no facilities.
Attractions and Services:
- Beach
- Diving area
- Jet ski
- Walk / hiking
- Green areas
- Camping area
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Wind surfing
- Kite boarding
- Paddle surfing
- Boat ride
- Watersports
Address and Map:
Physical address:
Black Sand Beach
PR-201
Vieques, Puerto Rico 00765
High Season (May to August)
Low Season (September to April)
Rates:
- The entrance to the beach is free
- There is enough parking space
Nearby Places:
- Punta Vaca Beach
- Esperanza Beach
- Playa El Gallito
- Caracas Beach
- Blanca Beach
- Sun Bay Beach
- Barracuda Beach
- Galíndez Beach
- Cofi Beach
- Punta Arenas Beach
- La Chiva Beach “Blue Beach”
- Media Luna Beach
- Navío Beach
- Escondida Beach "Plateada Beach"
- Pata Prieta Beach
- Tapón Beach
- Rompeolas / Mosquito Pier
- Puerto del Ferry
- Playuela Beach
- La Plata Beach
- Airport Beach
- Mosquito Bay “Bioluminescent Bay”
- Grande Beach
- Cayo de Tierra