Isla de Margarita Hotels
Eye-opening Isla de Margarita
Like Venezuela’s budding beauty pageant contestants, Isla de Margarita is generically beautiful, radiant and with just a hint of edge. Crammed with hordes of equally stunning beauties lining its world-class beaches and doused in more history and culture than any Miss World competitor would know what to do with, this Venezuelan island never fails to find itself on the list of travel must-dos. ... Read more »
For starters, Isla de Margarita’s beaches are everywhere. Check out Playa El Yaque if you want to windsurf, Playa De Pampatar for a cool dip and Playa El Cardon for a private tan session. Culture-wise, Isla de Margarita offers the Francisco Narvaez Contemporary Art Museum, the history-laden area of Juan Griego and San Nicolas de Bari Church. So maybe it is possible to be both beautiful and insightful…
ISLA DE MARGARITA’S TOP 10
10. Tacarigua The perfect place to bag a traditional souvenir or eight. |
5. Playa Parguito A surfer’s dream, there’s plenty of waves to go around at this popular beach. |
9. La Restinga National Park Keep your camera ready for the flamingos and parakeets while cruising down the river. |
4. Porlamar Plenty of shopping to be had and plenty of money to be spent, whether you’re after leather shoes or quality Cubans. |
8. Virgen del Valle Church This peach and white church is as divine on the inside as it is on the outside. |
3. Fortin de la Galera This 18th century fort has an in-built museum and one of the best views in town. |
7. Kamy Beach Where the glitziest locals come for a dance and plenty of margarita-fuelled fun. |
2. Los Roques The Eden of national parks is littered with fairy tale beaches and colourful coral reefs. |
6. Isla de Coche A quick island hop will take you to this charming little fishing town, famous for its seafood. |
1. Playa El Agua Make sure to faux-tan beforehand so you don’t glow amongst the sexy, sun-kissed locals at this party beach. |
ISLA DE MARGARITA EVENTS
Playa de Agua’s promenade fills with sparkles, sequins and sexy outfits in February for Carnivale.
Don your raunchiest rags and hydrate with equally extravagant cocktails at Margarita Island Salsa Festival in June.
June sees the Battle of Carabobo marked with a rowdy, celebratory parade filled with colour and plenty of live music and dance.
WHEN TO GO
- This island is hot all year round, even in winter. Summer temperatures can soar above 32ºC (90ºF), while winter sticks around the 25ºC (77ºF) mark.
- While the island doesn’t see too much rain, it does happen occasionally. Bypass the odd shower or two by avoiding a trip in December.
- If you’re worried about the notoriously rough Caribbean hurricanes, don’t be. This sunny island sits outside the hurricane belt.
GETTING AROUND
- Taxis are cheap, making them a good way to explore. Just make sure to grab a licensed one – legit cabs are white and have yellow plates.
- Hiring a car is probably the most convenient option, and petrol is cheap as chips. But take care on the roads as many of the locals don’t care about the rules.
- Buses and mini-buses are decent, but often run late and have limited stops.
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Calle Los Uveros Urbanizacion Costa Azul Porlamar Isla de Margarita 6301
Best Western Margarita Dynasty Hotel provides quality accommodation and friendly services. The hotel is ideally locate... More hotel details
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Avenida 31 De Julio Isla De Margarita
The Hesperia Playa El Agua Hotel Isla Margarita is one of the best places on the island to relax with family and frien... More hotel details
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Calle Los Pinos Entre Avenue 4 De Mayo Y Avenue Isla de Margarita 6301
Located in the commercial centre of the free port Margarita, Hotel Puerta Del Sol Porlamar is an ideal accommodation i... More hotel details
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Entre playas Puerto Viejo y Puerto Cruz Isla de Margarita
The Hesperia Isla Margarita is an exclusive property standing in a breathtaking location and offering you unsurpassed ... More hotel details
