What to see on Margarita Island —
6 places to visit

Playa El Yaque

Playa El Yaque lies in south part of Margarita island; it is one of the best spots for kiting and surfing. The beach is 400 meters long and 20 meters wide. Also here you'll find bars, national cuisine restaurants and souvenir stalls.

Parguito beach

The beach stretches for 1 kilometer long and 20 meters wide. Waves here are pretty high and they make the beach a perfect spot for surfers and surfing competitions. In April - May sea turtles lay eggs here.

Castillo de Santa Rosa

It is placed in Asuncion on Margarita island and opened daily 9am-6pm. Entrance fee is not fixed. On the observation deck you'll see a cannon and cannonballs and panoramic view.

Lighthouse Punta Ballena

28-meter lighthouse in the east of the island is constructed in Spanish colonial style. You can get to its top every day from 8am till 5pm for free.

Coche Island

The island is placed 8 kilometers from Margarita island. You can get here by motorboat from El Yaque beach for $50-70. The island is almost deserted, but it's a good spot for snorkeling and kiting lovers.

San Carlos de Borromeo Fortress

Inside the fortress there is the Museum of the fight for Venezuelan independence and 4 observation towers on the top. It's open from 8am till 6pm (break - from 12pm till 2pm).

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