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Beach · Porlamar, Nova Esparta
Playa El Agua
The best-known beach of Margarita, on the northeast coast: about 4 km of light, fine sand, coconut palms, fish restaurants under the palms and open sea with waves. It is about 25 km from Porlamar.
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About Playa El Agua
Playa El Agua is on the northeast coast of Margarita, in the municipality of Antolín del Campo, about 25 km from Porlamar. It is the island's best-known beach: a stretch of roughly 4 km of light, fine sand between the open sea and a continuous row of coconut palms.
The sea is a deep blue, with waves that arrive strongly for much of the year from the open ocean. On mornings when the sea is calmer, the water becomes transparent close to the shore. The coconut palms provide natural shade, and along the beach restaurants and kiosks with chairs and umbrellas are lined up.
The food is typical beach fare: whole fried fish with tostones, mashed and fried plantain, salad and rice, cazón empanadas, ceviche and coconut water. In the afternoon the beach gains music and activity, especially on weekends and during Venezuelan holidays from July to September.
At the northern end, the sand continues to Playa Puerto Cruz and Pedro González, which are quieter. Behind the beach are hotels and inns, and the fishing village of El Tirano is at the southern end.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half a day or a full day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is usually calmer and the beach less crowded. On weekends and during Venezuelan holidays, from July to September, the sand fills up in the afternoon.
How to get there
It is about 25 km from Porlamar, a 30–40 minute drive via the road that goes through El Valle and La Asunción or along the east coast. There are local buses and taxis; parking is located behind the row of restaurants.
Tip
Pick a restaurant with chairs in the shade of the coconut palms to spend the day. Enter the sea paying attention to the waves and swim in the areas where other bathers are.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa El Agua
Does Playa El Agua have waves?
Yes, it’s open sea, with waves for much of the year. Mornings are usually calmer.
Are there restaurants on the beach?
Yes, a row of restaurants and kiosks under the coconut trees, serving fried fish, empanadas and ceviche, with chairs and umbrellas.
How long does it take from Porlamar?
About 30–40 minutes by car, roughly 25 km.
Are there quieter beaches nearby?
At the northern tip, Puerto Cruz and Pedro González tend to be calmer and less crowded.