Vieques Beaches

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Escondida Beach also known as Plateada Beach is a beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear water located to the east of the island of Vieques. This cozy beach cove is completely embraced by hills covered in green that serve perfectly as a backdrop. It is quiet, perfect for swimming or sunbathing. The beach is narrow, there is not much sand, but you have plenty of space to place your beach chairs on the sand and enjoy the views of the coastal keys, listen to the gentle waves and, of course, enjoy a good swim. During your visit to...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Grande Beach is a beach with an extensive coastline, which runs along the southwest corner of the island of Vieques. The beach is perfect for a long walk, while you wet your feet in the refreshing waters of the Caribbean Sea. If you walk east you will find Black Sand Beach “Negrita Beach”. Grande Beach is characterized by black sand, due to the sediments of a nearby river. The sand is very thick, composed of an artistic collection of broken shells, coral stones and small stones. Along the beach, you will see small unique treasures of the sea such as small shells that will...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - El Gallito Beach or Gringo’s Beach is a beautiful beach located in the north of the island of Vieques. Located on the edge of some of the most tourist-friendly areas in Vieques, this convenient beach is easily accessible and free of crowds. It is the first beach you’ll pass (in the east direction) after leaving the airport. The beach is very popular among local residents who enjoy it’s comfort. The beach is quiet, calm and little frequented, ideal for swimming, surfing and diving. You can reach the beach using Highway #200 and driving west. The beach has no sign, but it...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Pata Prieta Beach (also known as Secret Beach) is a small beach within the National Wildlife Refuge of Vieques, in the south side of the island. If you are looking for tranquility, this is the beach for you, the sand is white and usually the waters are calm, free from strong waves perfect for swimming for both adults and children. The beach is ideal for diving, especially in the summer months. To reach the sand, there is a small “walk” (maybe 200 feet) from the parking lot, so not many people go to this place. The beach offers very good snorkeling areas...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Punta Arenas Beach, formerly known as “Green Beach” is on the northwest corner and runs along the east side of Vieques. This beach is part of the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge and offers very picturesque views of the main island of Puerto Rico and El Yunque. The beach is surrounded by abundant vegetation. You can practice snorkeling and other water activities. The beach is ideal for children as the beach has many shallow areas, safe for swimming and snorkeling. If you are not an experienced diver, this beach is ideal, the water is quite calm on the Caribbean side of Punta...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Black Sand Beach located in the northern part of Vieques, is a black sand beach that contains tiny lava particles, a reminder of the island’s volcanic origins millions of years ago. It is one of the most hidden beaches of the island. Due to rough seas, this is considered more like a hiking expedition than swimming. It is necessary to bring repellent, water and all the necessary care since to get there, you need at least two hours of walking. You will find beautifully shaped floating wood, rocky cliffs, desert shrubs that cover the cliff wall, all contrasting with deep black, golden...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - La Plata Beach also known as “Silver Beach” or “Orchid Beach” is located in the east area of the island and belongs to the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge. The sand is white and turquoise blue water, perfect for snorkeling, swimming, spend a day with family. Despite its beauty, it is rarely visited. Playa La Plata is truly a hidden treasure. This is a beach that you can be the first to arrive and claim the entire beach as your own! This beach is one of the few beaches in Vieques with soft, white sand and clear blue water, surrounded by rocks and...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Navío Beach located south of Vieques is a small beach of white, soft as dust sand. It is the perfect beach to practice body surfing at the same time be able to relax and get away from the bustle. If you are a little adventurous and the tide is low, you can explore two caves that are east of the beach. It is a sea turtle nesting area. The beach is wide and long, so it is ideal to sit and read your favorite book. The beach is framed by cliffs at each end, with a lush line of sea grape...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Media Luna Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Vieques located northeast of Puerto Rico and maintained by the Department of Puerto Rico National Park. It is a small isolated crescent-shaped beach that is accessed through a dirt road from the Sun Bay Beach. You can have this beach practically just for you, since most visitors tend to stay in Sun Bay. The water of the Media Luna beach is turquoise and the sand is white and fine as dust. The water is shallow and there are no waves because the beach is inside a bay. This makes it one of...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Caracas Beach previously known as Blue Beach is a favorite among locals and tourists, for its pure beauty and family facilities. The beach is located on the south coast of Vieques and is recognized as an excellent destination for surfing and snorkelling among other water sports. The sand is perfect, a Caribbean white with beautiful greenish blue waters. It is a large beach with pure flat white sand, crescent-shaped, with rocky outcrops on both sides and a key along the coast. The waters and its gentle waves offer fun for children who want to do some boogie boarding. The beach is...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - La Chiva Beach was previously known as “Blue Beach”. It is one of the most beautiful and breathtaking beaches that you must visit during your stay on the island of Vieques. This beach a mile and a half long is formed by a bay and located within the south side of the National Wildlife Refuge of Vieques. The long stretch of this extensive blue beach is perfectly picturesque. In front of the beach there is a small key where snorkeling is practiced in its surroundings. It is also a nesting area for sea turtles. Unlike other beaches on the...

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Esperanza Beach is located in one of the most visited areas of Vieques. This picturesque beach is located on the south side of Vieques on the Malecon. This beach is one of the favorite places for children and local families. It is a tradition that children and teenagers jump from the dock to the crystal clear waters at certain hours of the day. Contemplating the waters of Esperanza beach offers you a spectacular view. The sand is white as dust, and the waters are warm, bright blue and so clear that you can see the bottom at a decent distance from the coast....