What is the best beach on Vieques?

Here’s a list of the best beaches in Vieques:

  • La Chiva. Often ranked as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, you can expect different shades of blue waters and diamond-dust sand at La Chiva, also known as Blue Beach.
  • Playita Negra or Black Sand Beach.
  • Playa Esperanza and Sun Bay.

What beaches are open in Vieques?

The beaches in the F&W Reserves are open 7 days a week from 7am – dark (until 7:30pm March-Aug, until 6:30p, Sept- Feb) Gates close automatically. Also some beaches may be closed on and off if they are doing munitions clean up. They will post signs. Vieques is a small island located in the Caribbean.

How do I get to Black Sand Beach Vieques?

Black Sand Beach is a short drive from the town of La Esperanza, and while Vieques has many beaches that are worth a visit, this one is a definitive can’t miss. To reach this beach, park alongside the road and make a short hike through the dirt road that leads to the beach.

How many beaches are in Vieques?

10 Beaches
A Guide to 10 Beaches on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico.

Does Vieques have nice beaches?

If you’re looking for gorgeous beaches, look no further than Vieques. You may have heard of Vieques thanks to its world-famous bioluminescent bay. Each night, visitors climb into kayaks and paddle into Mosquito Bay to watch in awe as tiny dinoflagellates in the water illuminate all around them.

Can you stay on Vieques island?

The island of Vieques may be small, but when it comes to accommodations, it offers a nice variety of options for every taste: from luxury rental villas to budget-friendly guesthouses and inns, you won’t find cookie-cutter hotels in Vieques. Each vacation rental, hotel, and the small inn is unique.

Can you take a car on the ferry to Vieques?

You can technically take your car to Vieques. The passenger ferries that travel Vieques as well as another small Puerto Rican island, Culebra, do not carry cars. So, you will need to buy tickets for a cargo ferry. The cargo ferries travel much more infrequently than the passenger ferries.

Which is better for snorkeling Vieques or Culebra?

Culebra has a couple of beach access spots that are really fantastic and the rest are pretty good. Vieques has a bunch of decent and fun spots. none as good as Culebras best, but alot of variety. Vieques has many options for other things as well.

Are there any natural beaches in Vieques, France?

Vieques beaches are all-natural and they literally change with the winds & the tides, so we update the individual beach pages as we re-visit them. We also add more beaches once they are opened to the public. The map below is clickable and zoomable, and below that you can filter by various beach attributes.

Is there a beach opening in Vieques Puerto Rico?

NOTE: WHILE THINGS ARE DEFINITELY ON THE MEND, VIEQUES BEACH OPENINGS ARE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO, PEDRO PIERLUISI, BY EXECUTIVE ORDER. PLEASE LOOK FOR OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WHILE PLANNING YOUR VIEQUES VACATION.

What kind of sand does Isla de Vieques have?

Each beach is different, with sand ranging from pure white to sparkling soft black . Isla de Vieques is the island where you hold hands with your loved one, look back to capture with your camera the only set of footprints on the beach… yours.

How long does it take to explore Vieques Island?

Your greatest task during your vacation in Vieques will be finding the time to explore all the beaches. Vieques may be a small island, but it will take you a little over two weeks to explore and enjoy them all. You may end joining thousands of visitors who end up coming to Vieques year after year.