Fajardo
#3 in Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
Conveniently located near several islands and cays, Fajardo is a great home base for daytrippers. Travelers who are looking for a beach with plenty of amenities should consider Playa Seven Seas, a popular shore with calm water ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Those drawn to a more secluded atmosphere will enjoy Playa Escondida and Playa Colorá. Whether you’re taking a catamaran charter to Cayo Icacos, kayaking around the bioluminescent bay at Laguna Grande or snapping the perfect Instagram photo at La Zanja’s natural swimming pool – Fajardo has no shortage of awe-inspiring landscapes to choose from.
Vieques
#4 in Best Beaches in Puerto Rico
Named «Isla Nena» (Little Girl Island) by poet Luis Llorens Torres, Puerto Rico’s little sister sits roughly 10 miles off the mainland and is a haven for romantics. Take a kayak tour of Mosquito Bay, the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, or sunbathe alongside Vieques’ free-roaming Paso Fino horses. Snorkelers should head for the glass-like waters at Esperanza Beach and La Chiva, while families enjoy the amenities at Sun Bay Beach, which offers food vendors, lifeguards and camping access. For an unforgettable experience, Playa Negra’s black sand beach is the perfect place to sink your toes in the sand.
