Playa El Yaque - Beaches - Margarita Island

Playa El Yaque is located along the southern shorelines of Margarita island directly south of the airport.

Playa El Yaque, Margarita Island, Venezuela

Playa El Yaque, Margarita Island, Venezuela

top windsurfing destination
kiteboarding
equipment rentals and lessons available
10 min away from the airport and 40 min to Porlamar
accomadations, restaurants, bars, cafes, etc.

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Playa El Yaque is considered one of the top windsurfing destinations in the world and is popular with kiteboarders as well. There is a variety of options for accomadations including hotels and posadas. Playa El Yaque is a great beach to visit even if you don't partake in windsurfing or kiteboarding. If you want to spend a day windsurfing but don't have equipement don't worry; equipment can be rented during your stay. If you're new to the sport you can get some lessons and then rent some equipment!

Location

Latitude/Longitude: 10°53'53.50"N 63°57'40.73"W (green arrow marks location of property)

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