What to do and see in Margarita Island, Insular Region: The Best Free Things to do

August 10, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Located about 25 miles from the mainland and accessible via air or ferry, Venezuela's mountainous Margarita Island provides Caribbean-style beaches and access to windsurfing, golf, horseback riding and scuba with a laid-back South American vibe. It's comprised of two islands connected in the middle by the mangrove-filled lagoon of La Restinga National Park. Most development falls on the isle's eastern side around busy Porlamar, the capital La Asunción and colonial Pampatar, founded in 1535.
Restaurants in Margarita Island

1. El Farallon Isla Blanca

Porlamar, Margarita Island Venezuela
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 20 reviews

El Farallon Isla Blanca

2. Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle

El Valle del Espiritu Santo, Margarita Island 6301 Venezuela +58 295-2871549 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Bas%C3%ADlica-Nuestra-Se%C3%B1ora-Del-Valle-1668738316671030/
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 956 reviews

Basilica Nuestra Senora Del Valle

The basilica features the "Virgin of the Valley," an image of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Pilgrims from Venezuela and around the world come to pay her homage.

3. Fortin de la Galera

Juan Griego, Margarita Island Venezuela
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 514 reviews

Fortin de la Galera

4. Playa el Yaque

La Asuncion. A 5 minutos del Aeropuerto Santiago Marino, Margarita Island 6301 Venezuela
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,131 reviews

Playa el Yaque

Playa ubicada al Sur de la Isla de Margarita a 5 minutos del aeropuerto. Es una playa de aguas calientes, con uno de los mejores vientos para practicar windsurf y kitesurf durante todo el año.

Reviewed By mariaortegaamador - Guayaquil, Ecuador

stop by the Paradise surf hotel, there is a kite school there, Mary is the best teacher and a nice music atmosphere

5. Playa Zaragoza

Valle de Pedrogonzalez, Isla de Margarita. Venezuela, Margarita Island Venezuela +58 295-2580132 http://playazaragoza.com
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 158 reviews

Playa Zaragoza

6. Playa Parguito

Situated in the Southeast end of Isla Margarita, Margarita Island Venezuela +58 295-6350431
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 328 reviews

Playa Parguito

Reviewed By mariarM3632NZ - Surrey, United Kingdom

This beach is absolutely beautiful. Its pristine , crystal clear waters are breathtaking on their own. However, the beach cleanliness, light golden sand , mountains and plenty of palm trees only add to the majestic paradisiac view. Its one of the very few beaches of the Caribbean with really wavey waters. We were shocked at how the water is so transparent you can actually see the full bodies of peoples playing inside of the waves. The only negative point about this beach is the insane amount of street vendors !!! Specially if they spot that you're foreign. They will try to sell just about anything. Plenty of massage and other relaxation services are offered as well. So if you're fan of buying souvenirs and getting a massage with a view this may not be a negative point for you. Despite the only negative Point I could find about this beach, I am Still giving it 5 stars because this beach is just too breathtaking!! There is also some sort of security service looking after people's cars at the parking lot. Though the beach itself feels very peaceful and safe ( as of July 2017) . I went on a weekday, and the place was full of foreign tourists. No surprise. This beach is completely natural. From its sand to its waters making of it a truly beautiful gift from Mother Earth. If you're visiting Margarita Island make sure you don't miss it! Will not disappoint :-)

7. Faro Punta Ballenas

Sector La Caranta, Pampatar, Margarita Island 6316 Venezuela +58 295-3211190
Excellent
61%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

Faro Punta Ballenas

8. Guacuco Beach

Margarita Island Venezuela +58 424-1421831 http://islamargarita.travel/bookings/search/town/playa-guacuco
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Guacuco Beach

Reviewed By T3673MVricardog

A great place to stay and enjoy life. Beautiful condo in front of tve beach to rent and have fun. You can rent a house or a apartament

9. Centro Comercial La Vela

Calle Los Uveros, Porlamar 6301, Porlamar, Margarita Island 6301 Venezuela +58 424-2998551 http://www.cclavela.com.ve
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

Centro Comercial La Vela

10. Playa Puerto Cruz

Margarita Island Venezuela
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Playa Puerto Cruz

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