All Inclusive Vacations to Venezuela - Margarita
MARGARITA ISLAND
La Isla Margarita, known as the "Pearl of the Caribbean", is situated 38 km north east of the mainland of Venezuela and far from the track of Atlantic tropical storms. Its location as an island in the Caribbean sea offers lots of beaches to explore, most of them virgin. Margarita Island is divided into two sections tenuously linked by a 24 km. sand spit which separates the sea from the fascinating Restinga Lagoon National Park. At its largest, Margarita Island measures 67 km from east to west ( Punta Ballena to Punta Arenas) and 32.4 kms. from north to south - 167 km. of shoreline liberally endowed with inviting beaches. The average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius and the annual rainfall averages 27 inches resulting in mostly arid landscapes with some wooded areas and fertile valleys. Over 300,000 people live on Margarita Island most of whom live in the eastern part where the capital of Asuncion and the shoppers paradise of Porlamar are located. The western part of Margarita island is called the Macanao Peninsula. It is sparsely populated and has seen little tourist development due to the limited availability of water. Wild deer, goats and hares roam the mountainous interior and the sandy beaches are only visited by the local fishermen.
Nueva Esparta State is formed of three islands, Margarita Island, Coche Island and Cubagua Island. Your destination will probably be Margarita Island which has a split personality. The east end of Margarita island has considerable resort development. The west end of Margarita Island is the Macanao Peninsula, an arid, undeveloped region with mountains in the interior and ringed by sandy beaches. The combination of its adventure-tourist character and its charming people, make it possible to offer you the best from this enchanting sun-kissed Caribbean island
Old Porlamar, was founded by Father Francisco de Villacorta on March 26, 1536. At that time it was a sleepy fishing town, nowadays it is the largest (160,000 residents) and most developed city on the island. It has been transformed into a dynamic metropolis lined with high rise resorts along its coast, wide boulevards of duty-free shops, plenty of sea food restaurants, night life, and outdoor cafes. Porlamar's water front is in a calm harbor where typical fishing boats and sailing yachts are moored just offshore. Modern fashion has also arrived, casual - shorts and sandals are the most common uniforms.
El Yaque is a fishermen village and a beach with the same name. The beach extends along 2 Km of white sand. It is 15m wide. the water is warm and deepens beyond 14m from shore. There is gentle surf, little palm trees and a good wind. The beach is well known as the number one destination for windsurfing. Services are available.
La Guardia is both a fishermen's village and a beach with the same name. The beach extends along 1.400m of white seashell sand and is 15m wide., the water is warm and becomes deep 8m from the shore. There is also good surf. Neither shade nor services are available.
