Best beaches on the island

Counting some of the best beaches in the world, Puerto Rico boasts more than 270 miles of stunning coastline with crystalline turquoise waters and glittery white sand. Not only the surroundings are as postcard-perfect as can be, but there are also as many activities as there are beaches, ensuring to keep you entertained at all time.

Whether you’re looking for a diamond in the rough or a glitzy resort atmosphere, a castaway experience or a local’s favourite, you can be sure that beautiful Puerto Rico has a sandy spot that ticks all your “ideal beach” boxes. And with great surfing conditions and miles of healthy reef to explore, looking for your little stretch of paradise can be an activity in itself. So grab a good book, your snorkel, and hop on the next boat to one of its stunning islands - it would be rude not to!

PLAYA FLAMENCO - CULEBRAOften mentioned as one of the world’s best beaches, this crescent-shaped beach... More 

PLAYA FLAMENCO - CULEBRA

Often mentioned as one of the world’s best beaches, this crescent-shaped beach... More

 

PLAYA SONI / ZONI - CULEBRADespite being Culebra’s second most popular sandy spot, Zoni Beach still manages... More 

PLAYA SONI / ZONI - CULEBRA

Despite being Culebra’s second most popular sandy spot, Zoni Beach still manages... More

 

PLAYA TAMARINDO - CULEBRAA picturesque beach of light golden sand, coral stones and smooth pebbles in... More 

PLAYA TAMARINDO - CULEBRA

A picturesque beach of light golden sand, coral stones and smooth pebbles in... More

 

PUNTA SOLDADO - CULEBRAA scenic drive and 15 minutes walk to Punta Soldado will reveal beautiful vistas of Vieques, and an ideal spot for a romantic beach sunsets... More 

PUNTA SOLDADO - CULEBRA

A scenic drive and 15 minutes walk to Punta Soldado will reveal beautiful vistas of Vieques, and an ideal spot for a romantic beach sunsets... More

 

PLAYA MELONES - CULEBRATake a short drive from the island’s ferry port to come admire the Cayo Luis Pena... More 

PLAYA MELONES - CULEBRA

Take a short drive from the island’s ferry port to come admire the Cayo Luis Pena... More

 

PLAYA CARACAS / RED BEACH - VIEQUESAn easily accessible large white sandy beach with plenty of space to relax and play... More 

PLAYA CARACAS / RED BEACH - VIEQUES

An easily accessible large white sandy beach with plenty of space to relax and play... More

 

PLAYA CONDADO - SAN JUANOften compared to Miami Beach, Condado mixes the vibrant city atmosphere of... More 

PLAYA CONDADO - SAN JUAN

Often compared to Miami Beach, Condado mixes the vibrant city atmosphere of... More

 

PLAYA TORTUGA - CULEBRAIf you happen to be visiting Culebra, make sure to take a ferry to the nearby islet... More 

PLAYA TORTUGA - CULEBRA

If you happen to be visiting Culebra, make sure to take a ferry to the nearby islet... More

 

PLAYA NEGRITA - VIEQUESImagine the dramatic contrast created by the juxtaposition of the vibrant turquoise... More 

PLAYA NEGRITA - VIEQUES

Imagine the dramatic contrast created by the juxtaposition of the vibrant turquoise... More

 

PLAYA PENA - SAN JUANA little oasis found at the heart of the historic area of Old San Juan, this... More 

PLAYA PENA - SAN JUAN

A little oasis found at the heart of the historic area of Old San Juan, this... More

 

LA CHIVA / BLUE BEACH - VIEQUESOn the southern coast of the island, this long and idyllic stretch of white sand and... More 

LA CHIVA / BLUE BEACH - VIEQUES

On the southern coast of the island, this long and idyllic stretch of white sand and... More

 

PLAYA NEVIO - VIEQUESHead East of Esperanza to find this heavenly spot featuring Vieques’ signature... More 

PLAYA NEVIO - VIEQUES

Head East of Esperanza to find this heavenly spot featuring Vieques’ signature... More

 

PINEGROVE BEACH - ISLA VERDEProtected by a coral reef, the calm waters of this beach offer great swimming... More 

PINEGROVE BEACH - ISLA VERDE

Protected by a coral reef, the calm waters of this beach offer great swimming... More

 

PLAYA EL ALAMBIQUE - ISLA VERDEA popular spot with locals and families due to its facilities, calm waters and... More 

PLAYA EL ALAMBIQUE - ISLA VERDE

A popular spot with locals and families due to its facilities, calm waters and... More

 

BELNEARIO DE CAROLINA - ISLA VERDEA local’s favourite, this succession of three long beaches is found east of San... More 

BELNEARIO DE CAROLINA - ISLA VERDE

A local’s favourite, this succession of three long beaches is found east of San... More

 

BELNEARIO EL ESCAMBRON - SAN JUANThis beach is ideally located to offer you all the facilities and picturesque views... More 

BELNEARIO EL ESCAMBRON - SAN JUAN

This beach is ideally located to offer you all the facilities and picturesque views... More

 

LA POSITA - LOIZALocated on the Atlantic side of the island, a short half-an-hour drive from Old San Juan, this beach is protected by a rock wall, creating a... More 

LA POSITA - LOIZA

Located on the Atlantic side of the island, a short half-an-hour drive from Old San Juan, this beach is protected by a rock wall, creating a... More

 

ISLA PALOMINO - EAST COASTPrivately owned by the resort El Conquistador, this island embodies... More 

ISLA PALOMINO - EAST COAST

Privately owned by the resort El Conquistador, this island embodies... More

 

ICACOS CAY - EAST COASTBook a trip to this caye located off the island’s east coast to enjoy its clear... More 

ICACOS CAY - EAST COAST

Book a trip to this caye located off the island’s east coast to enjoy its clear... More

 

BALNEARIO MONSERRATE - EAST COASTWith its crystalline warm waters, ideal swimming conditions, stunning... More 

BALNEARIO MONSERRATE - EAST COAST

With its crystalline warm waters, ideal swimming conditions, stunning... More

 

PUNTA TUNA RESERVE - EAST COASTNothing but a charming lighthouse comes to disturb the verdant palm tree line of... More 

PUNTA TUNA RESERVE - EAST COAST

Nothing but a charming lighthouse comes to disturb the verdant palm tree line of... More

 

LA PLAYUELA - WEST COASTA place of natural beauty with no resort or facilities to spoil the landscape, this... More 

LA PLAYUELA - WEST COAST

A place of natural beauty with no resort or facilities to spoil the landscape, this... More

 

SANDY BEACH RINCON - WEST COASTThe ideal beach for novice and experienced surfers to ride the waves, or to sit... More 

SANDY BEACH RINCON - WEST COAST

The ideal beach for novice and experienced surfers to ride the waves, or to sit... More

 

CAYO AURORA GUANICA - WEST COASTLocated a mile off the Guanica coast, on the southwestern end of Puerto Rico... More 

CAYO AURORA GUANICA - WEST COAST

Located a mile off the Guanica coast, on the southwestern end of Puerto Rico... More

 

JOBOS - WEST COASTWith a snorkelling and swimming-friendly enclosed cove, as well as an open... More 

JOBOS - WEST COAST

With a snorkelling and swimming-friendly enclosed cove, as well as an open... More

 

BELNEARIO DE BOQUERON - WEST COASTPopular with families, this mile-long stretch of light golden sand located in the... More 

BELNEARIO DE BOQUERON - WEST COAST

Popular with families, this mile-long stretch of light golden sand located in the... More

 

PLAYA TRES PALMAS - WEST COASTA scenic sandy spot for surfing, walking, or simply relaxing under the shade in... More 

PLAYA TRES PALMAS - WEST COAST

A scenic sandy spot for surfing, walking, or simply relaxing under the shade in... More

 

POZO TEODORO - WEST COASTA wide beach of golden sand with a circle-shaped natural pool in which you can... More 

POZO TEODORO - WEST COAST

A wide beach of golden sand with a circle-shaped natural pool in which you can... More

 

DORADO BEACH - NORTH COASTIf you’re lucky enough to be a guest at the prestigious Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton... More 

DORADO BEACH - NORTH COAST

If you’re lucky enough to be a guest at the prestigious Dorado Beach Ritz Carlton... More

 

PLAYA CUEVA LAS GOLONDRINASA ten minutes-hike will take you to this hidden gem located in Manati... More

PLAYA CUEVA LAS GOLONDRINAS

A ten minutes-hike will take you to this hidden gem located in Manati... More

POZO DE LAS MUJERES - NORTH COASTThis scenic beach offers perfect snorkeling conditions of calm, crystalline water... More

POZO DE LAS MUJERES - NORTH COAST

This scenic beach offers perfect snorkeling conditions of calm, crystalline water... More

PLAYA PELICANO - SOUTH COASTFound on Caja de Muertos, a small islet located off Ponce, on the southern... More

PLAYA PELICANO - SOUTH COAST

Found on Caja de Muertos, a small islet located off Ponce, on the southern... More