Complete Guide to Puerto Rico Beaches
There are many beaches in Puerto Rico, some of the best in the world in fact, including Condado, Isla Verde, Pinones and Luquillo.
Condado Beach - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Condalo is the nearest beach from the Old San Juan airport, just 10 minutes away. It’s not just famous in particular parts of world, but is famous throughout the world, like many of the beaches throughout Puerto Rico.
The location is just one reason for its popularity, with the surrounding areas housing great resorts and casinos like San Juan Resort and Stellar Casino. Gran Ventana al Mar plaza is also located near Condado Beach and is a great place for anyone visiting the area.
Condalo is a beautiful, calm location, a way out from the hussle and bussle of urban life. There is an old fortress of Old San Juan, which is just half mile away from Condalo, as well as a Blue Flag beach called El Escambron another popular attraction for natives and visitors alike. The El Escambron is a popular spot for snorkeling.
Isla Verde Beach - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Another great tourist’s spot in San Juan is Isla Verde Beach. This is a paradise for visitors with a vast 200 feet wide strip of sand. The spot is popular with surfers, understandable, as the views and waves are incredible. The Isla Verde Beach has a reputation for being one of the best beaches in the Puerto Rico resort.
When visiting, expect to see everyone relaxing with a chair, of course, accompanied by a sun umbrella on it. Many popular and successful writers travel to the Isla Verde Beach, just to get new ideas and inspiration to write. The Isla Verde Beach is home to casinos, as well as adventures like water sports etc.
Pinones Beach - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Pinones is located in San Juan city and is on the Highway 187. It has a great strip of sand and is a very densely populated area, as far as local people are concerned. Traces of the hurricane that hit back in 1989, can still be seen. The Pinones Beach itself benefits from over 6 miles of coastline, blessed with natural colors and lots of dunes. Just to top it off, when visiting Pinones Beach you’ll enjoy colorful waves and sea weed formations.
Luquillo Beach - Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Luquillo Beach is known as the picnic destination as it is a beautiful Beach and is the again one of the best on the coast. The Luquillo Beach is home to plenty of wildlife, which all inhabit the greenery, including the coconut trees.