9 Things to Do in Isla El Gran Roque That You Shouldn't Miss

August 12, 2017 Veronika Gaddis

The only real village and most of the population of the Los Roques National Park archipelago reside on its largest island, El Gran Roque. Visitors typically stay in converted fisherman's homes called posadas – which include meals in their rates – while indulging in the top-notch local scuba diving. The island itself is dotted with cacti and mangroves. A lighthouse erected in the late 1800s provides gorgeous views of the three western lagoons, particularly at sunset.
Restaurants in Isla El Gran Roque

1. Praia Crasky

Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque 1161, Venezuela +58 424-2998550
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 320 reviews

Praia Crasky

Reviewed By mugro - Kabul, Afghanistan

This beach is great for lounging in the water, but also has fantastic snorkeling just off the beach in chest deep water.

2. Madrisqui

Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque 1161, Venezuela +58 412-5539780
Excellent
70%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 578 reviews

Madrisqui

Reviewed By davout - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

When the wind gets up and you don't fancy a bumpy boat ride to an outlying island, then this beach is in my view the best place to visit.
It's clean and if you move close to edge of the beach area there are plenty of fish and star fish to be seen via snorkelling.

3. Praia Noronky

Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque, Venezuela
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 177 reviews

Praia Noronky

Reviewed By davout - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Compared to other locations the beach size/length is quite small. Not great if you fancy a long walk,
The one aspect that makes it interesting is that this bay is known to host turtles, though on two different trips we only managed to see a couple of turtle heads bobbing in the water.

4. Faro Holandes

Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque 1161, Venezuela
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 150 reviews

Faro Holandes

Reviewed By Paulo I

About 20 minutes of walking and easy climbing take you to the highest point of Gran Roque Island: the old dutch lighthouse. The place offers a complete view of the island, and an unforgettable sunset. Worth the effort. Must go!

5. Cayo Pirata

Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque, Venezuela
Excellent
44%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 114 reviews

Cayo Pirata

Reviewed By Andreina Z - Caracas, Venezuela

Great to visit on a charter tour because it's not too big. You can stay there for a while and then carry on with the keys tour. It's important to have bug repellent and anti-allergic just in case it itches too much.

Calle Colon, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque, Venezuela +58 414-1311282
Excellent
50%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

Aquarena

Reviewed By mugro - Kabul, Afghanistan

We had lunch here on our last day in Los Roques. We sat at a table on the beach looking over the ocean. The view was fantastic. Had appetizers and a burger. The burger was underwhelming, but that is not surprising given the circumstances. The prices were a bit high compared with other restaurants on island. There are only a few restaurants on island, though, and not many with such a great view.

7. Augustin

Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque, Venezuela
Excellent
59%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Augustin

Reviewed By massimo p - genova

a pochi minuti di barca da gran Roque e un luogo davvero incantevole, bella spiaggia ( vi è una baietta per lo snorkeling) bel mare e ottimo ristorante dove scegliere l'aragosta viva da farsi cucinare..io non me lo sono sentita... allungando la vita a quella povera bestia di qualche ora...!!
da vedere (l'isola..)

8. Oceanica Los Roques

Archipielago de Los Roques, Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque 1161, Venezuela
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 17 reviews

Oceanica Los Roques

We offer PADI discover scuba diving experience (1/2 day), kiteboarding tour for beginners (1/2 day) and fly fishing tour (1 day)

Reviewed By bsafina - Fort Worth, Texas

We had an amazing time! The staff at Oceanica helped us spend the best 5 days in Los Roques. They organized pretty much everything for us, private boat rentals, excursions, romantic dinners, visits to the main keys, transportation, hotel stay and other activities. I stayed at Posada Caracol with my husband and the service was great as well, small-private hotel with only 4 rooms (couples). We came from Texas, Unites States and the staff at Oceanica made sure we were able to get the best out of our first visit to Los Roques. I'd definitely recommend anyone planning to go to Los Roques to contact Oceanica!

9. Sebastopol

Los Roques National Park, Isla El Gran Roque, Venezuela
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Sebastopol

Reviewed By massimo p - genova

questa riserva e sicuramente uno dei più bei posti che abbia mai visto..acquee incredibilmente trasparenti, completamente deserto, bellissimo!!
l'escursione l'abbiamo organizzata con dei barcaioli che si sono dimostrati affidabilissimi.
chiedete alla vostra posada di organizzarne una per voi in quanto non è una gita organizzata abitualmente..imperdibile!!

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