This series of beaches stretches for miles in front of luxury resorts and posh
high-rise residential apartments, setting the beautiful backdrop for San Juan.
A tranquil place during the week, Isla Verde comes alive on weekends when beach
lovers stream in to party, play, swim, and sun. While most visitors soak up the
sun reading, napping, or taking a stroll along the surf line, the more
adventurous go parasailing, bodysurfing, water skiing, and jet skiing.
Luquillo
A short trek to the east of San Juan is one of the island’s most popular
beaches. It is a beach where families can relax knowing that lifeguards are on
duty and the offshore reefs keep the waters calm. This beach is also a
diver’s paradise as the average ocean temperature is 81ºF and underwater
visibility averages from 60 to 75 feet, perfect for exploring the underwater
wonders.
Seven Seas Beach
In the Northeast, near the town of Fajardo, locals and tourists are drawn to a
cozy stretch of shoreline featuring fine white sands. A great place to
snorkel, the shallow sea bottom is teeming with tropical fish, coral
formations, and an abundance of other sea life. Offshore reefs help keep the
waves away and strong winds make it an ideal spot for sailing and windsurfing.
Flamenco Beach
Nine miles off the eastern coast lies the island of Culebra, home to Flamenco
Beach, recently named one of the Best Beaches in America and Best Escape Beach
by the Travel Channel. A mile of pure white sand framed by sun-toasted hills,
it is protected as a Marine Wildlife Reserve. It is one of many pristine
beaches on Culebra where you can enjoy solitude as you swim in the blue-green
waters or explore coral-reef formations.
Rincón Bay
On the westernmost tip of the island, Rincón straddles the rough Atlantic and
gentle Caribbean, so its six beaches provide the best of both worlds. It was
the site of the World Surfing Championships in 1968, and is known as the
Caribbean’s surfing capital. A generation of international surfers has
challenged the fast and furious offshore waves--so many have settled in the
village that it has developed an expatriate subculture.
