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Every 5* review is right. This beach is awesome. I lived and worked in the Caribbean for years. Let me tell you, few beaches are of this caliber. The main competitors are St. John and some of the Vieques beaches. Still, this really has it all: 1) Crystal clear water; 2) Relatively calm tides; 3) soft, white sand. Not only that, where else could you see a rusted out tank just sitting in the ocean!? Pretty epic and unique. Facilities here were pretty good too. Showers, restrooms, bar/food, snorkel rentals, etc. Does it deserve to be on the best beaches list? Absolutely. Is it the best? Probably not. But, it's very good. Main downside is getting there. I did a Vieques Air Link flight from Ceiba (15 minutes on a 6 person plane) and it wasn't too difficult. But, it is a little more effort than just mainland Puerto Rico.
Ranked as one of the top beaches in the world, Flamenco is a postcard-perfect stretch of white sand and turquoise waters. First thing first - reaching there is a pain - means a) Rent a car- 50 KM- 60-70 Mins ride b) Reach Ceiba -would suggest booking ferry tickets in advance (gets sold out quickly, especially on Weekends) 50 Minutes Ferry ride to Culebra Island c) $5 shuttle to Flamenco beach, as its a popular beach, you will get a shared taxi outside the terminal It takes app 4-5 hrs and then you will reach there but trust me, that beach is worth it. The moment we saw this, we were like - "wowwwwwww" The horseshoe-shaped silver beach is indeed picture-postcard pretty, but it can get crowded on the weekends. We went there on Tuesday so there was not much rush. It does have amenities though: the only beach on Culebra that does. Beach is practically wave-less, which makes it ideal for snorkeling, swimming, unwinding, playing in the sand, or simply beach-bumming. If you were to spend the entire day at Flamenco, you'll observe a spectacular show of color changes on the water, ranging from clear like glass, soft baby blue to turquoise to deep emerald green. We hit it at 2 PM, with amazing colors. also what amazed me- it's sand. The sand of Flamenco is light, white, soft, very fine, unlike Escambron-Condado beach. perfectly landscaped shore with green rolling hills as the backdrop, lush tropical plants providing shade to visitors While you're there, don't miss your chance to bump into Flamenco's most iconic attraction, The Tank, which is a reminder of the US Navy's occupancy of Culebra. Food & Drink: there are 2 food trucks near to beach offering local food and drinks. How to reach there by Car- If you are planning to Visit Playa Flamenco and come back to San Juan then I would suggest taking route 3while going and Route 187 while coming back. a couple of reasons for this- 1) Take Route-3. You wanna save money on toll skipping Route-66 (no sense paying rental company for its transponder and $10/day) 2) while coming back to San Juan, take Route 3 & 187. Its Scenic route 3) On Route-187 - Pinones area which is famous for its street/roadside small/decent food joint - you don't wanna miss if you are a foodie or 20-minute flight
Wow. As an avid travel geek, I have seen my fair share of beaches in my life. None, however, compare to the sheer beauty that is Flamenco Beach!! The intensely blue water, pristine sand, and sheer remoteness of this beach all make for one of the most calming and relaxing places to take in the sights of sand and sea on this planet! (It's no wonder it's rated so highly!) We had arrived on the first ferry over, so were the first and only people on the beach on a beautiful, sunny morning. It also helped that we took the ferry over on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds. The sand is fine and pristine as far as the eye can see. I'm used to San Francisco's Ocean Beach which is covered with rocks, twigs, and the occasional Dorito's bag, so the seemingly untouched shoreline was such a pleasant surprise. The water is shallow enough for wading for many, many feet out, making it the perfect place to splash around and sunbathe. Later in the day I saw some people snorkeling, so apparently there are cool places to see fish as well. I had such a great time floating belly-up on the AMF-tinted water, with a very gentle breeze keeping me cool while the sun beamed down. Lastly, there are a few kiosks selling bites and drinks (just in case you need even -more- piña coladas in your system while visiting.) If you're able to find shade or bring a small umbrella, it's quite nice to have a picnic beachside after a few hours of swim. There's also one picnic table on the beach if you walk towards the tanks which we set our stuff up on, though you have to be there early to snag it. I can't help but gush about this place and now understand why there are so many damn poems and songs about the sea. You'll definitely be inspired if you come here ahead of the crowds during the right weather. If I could give this place 10 stars on Yelp I would! Enjoy!!
We had an awesome time at this beach. The setting, and and water are beautiful and by far the best of all beaches in Culebra. Kiosks are lacking when it comes to cocktails. Food is not too bad. Chairs and umbrellas $20 each, which after after dishing out over $100 (plus $100 deposit) for a golf cart for the day will make a dent in your pocket. So try to bring your chairs or at least a cooler with your fav libations)
Incredibly beautiful beach I went with my family, water's a nice cool temperature and there wasn't a cloud in sight! Some friendly fish will also swim around you, and you'll even be able to see them above water without goggles. Like any beach there's of course some mosquitos, bugs, and harsh sun so make sure to bring plenty of repellent and sunblock. Absolutely worth the trip to Culebra if you have the chance!
Flamenco Beach can be divided into two. There is the western part, which is the general public area. Here you will find several kiosks serving food and drinks, public showers and bathrooms, picnic tables, camping grounds, and the famous tanks, left behind when the US Navy ceased using the area as a practice bombing range. They make for great photo ops. This part of the beach is generally more crowded and livelier than the eastern part. Also, from the parking lot you can take a road that will lead you to Carlos Rosario Beach for some great snorkeling. The eastern part of the beach is quieter. It is mainly used by guests staying at Culebra Beach Villas and Villa Flamenco Beach. Anyone can come to this side, but the parking is for guests only and unless you are a guest you can't cross the resorts to get to the beach. You have to go around the properties. Also, taxis generally don't drop people off here, only the public area. Recently, boats and catamarans offering day trips from Fajardo anchor on the eastern or middle part of the beach. O. The far east end of the beach there is decent snorkeling. I usually hang out on this side because I usually stay at Culebra Beach Villas when I come to Culebra. I love Flamenco Beach. I have been coming here since I was a kid. Great memories. It is the nicest beach on the mainland. Tortuga Beach on Culebrita may rival it for nicest in all of Culebra. The sand at Flamenco is nice and soft. There is plenty of sand so you can play beach soccer, football, and even volleyball (if you bring your own net). The water is warm and calm. When there is strong wind you may even get to catch some decent waves on a bodyboard. Great beach for skimboarding too. Unfortunately, it has not been immune to climate change. Lots of seaweed has washes up to shore and ruins it beauty and creates murky waters. Still, it remains a great beach to spend the day. The public area is currently going through renovations. The design looks nice. As such, all but two kiosks are closed. The ones that still operate are Kiosko de Mami and Kiosko #6. There is also an ice cream cart. Also, I believe the campgrounds are closed. Once it is allowed again, I recommend camping overnight. It is fun.
Flamenco beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Beautiful white sand and turquoise warm water. There are bathrooms, food vendors, showers, umbrella rentals and lots of sun. I would say that there are 2 sections to this beach. There's the area that has coral and this makes the waves smaller. This area is perfect for families with small kids, snorkel, and to chill. To right there is section 2 where the waves can get very big. It's fun if you have a bodyboard or like to play in big waves. Do not turn your back on the ocean. Every now and then a big wave comes and puts you in a spin cycle. Love this beach.
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The best and cleanest beach I've ever been. There's an ice cream stand where you can spend very reasonable price to buy an ice cream. Not many options for lunch. However, there are a couple stores selling food and the grilled stuff is good. Loved the fried shark meat and grilled chicken. read more
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Great beach! Wasn't too crowded! Beautiful water! Soft sand! Not a great place to snorkel or look for shells. Mostly good for swimming and sunbathing on the beach. Facilities and food on site. Variety of alcoholic drinks. read more
11 years ago
We love this beach! A slice of paradise! Soft sand, clear water, snorkeling, kiosks for lunch and drinks. Umbrellas available for $10. read more
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This beach was awesome. Decide to catch a flight from ceiba airport air flamemco..Got there in 15 min definitely will revisit. read more
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So pretty. I think it'd be worth staying on the Island so you get more time before it fills up. The beach is beautiful. You can go out far and still stand. Bring chairs the local guy may come or may come late who rents the chairs. There is good food there. Drinks with or without alcohol. Bathrooms are there. Taxis bring you out and hang around when it close to time for the ferry to leave. I'd bring an umbrella or rent one there. read more
8 years ago
This beach is a must when you visit Culebra! It takes your breath away. They just opened again today with little food and drink places. The water is amazing read more
5/5 so pretty!! we heard about it like it was a mythical creature. you had to pass this wake up test to take this perilous ferry ride to get to this place, and it was all worth it. we went midweek and it felt crowded for a "secluded beach", but then i realized that was just because everyone basically set up camp by the entrance. i convinced our group to wander to the right hand side (if you're facing the water, the right side) and it was definitely fewer folks, and the water seemed a little cleaner and calmer. you may want to try this on your visit! thankfully, the day we went there were a few of the kiosks open. we were able to get some tasty empanadas, considerably-sized kebabs, and draaaaanks. all the important things, and reasonably priced since we were able to just get it all there. if you're gonna trek to my preferred side, then buy when you arrive as it is a walk to get back to them. one of the fun elements of this right side is the little runway, as i'm calling it. maybe it was part of some dock or maybe rupaul put it there, but basically it's some cement slab and rocks that make this short, yet engaging runway. you can sashay over the clear waters and werqq it hunny. i mean you're already gopro-ing and there are already so many #selfies, so might as well use what nature has provided: a fashion runway. music optional, but i mean, obvi. and once you tire of that, i mean i guess you just have to go back to this little slice of paradise beach and enjoy the rest of the afternoon ;) tips: hold out for the bus that's $5 pp roundtrip. it'll get you to the same place and will save you $. read more
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Blue waters, calm waves, and white sand, Culebra is the epitome of the perfect beach. But is it worth the adventure to get here? I'm not sure. From San Juan, we drove 30 minutes to park ($5) at a ferry dock, buy $2 ferry tickets, take a dirty, crowded ferry ride for 1 1/2 hours to Culebra, then upon landing, hop into a van converted into a "cab" for $2 per person to the beach. During this adventure to Culebra, I realized mainland America is WONDERFUL, in particular our bathrooms with bountiful seat covers and toilet paper. Of course I had to use the bathroom on this day trip but what a headache it was! At the ferry dock, the restrooms were disgusting - long lines, filthy floors/walls, feces/urine stained toilets, and NO TOILET PAPER! Women clutching paper in their hands as they waited in line gave me the clue to get paper from the sole food court, which unwillingly handed me a few thin napkins. When we landed on Culebra, I walked into a small hotel to use the restroom and the owner/bartender tried to shoo me out. I begged and she allowed me usage and I found again, NO TOILET PAPER! At the beach, they had graffiti-ed bathrooms with NO TOILET PAPER! I had to buy some meat on a stick several yards away to get some napkins and of course they were stingy with the napkins. The island isn't very organized. When you want to leave, you can't buy ferry tickets in advance. You have to buy them a few hours before you leave, so if you want to leave at 5 pm, you need to get in line at 3:30 pm to buy your ferry tickets, which really cut into our beach time. Besides my bathroom ordeal, I also got stranded on the island along with 200 other angry people trying to leave! Certain ferry ticket workers didn't show up to work so earlier times weren't sold (since there was no one to sell them). This forced visitors to buy later tickets, causing later ferries to get overbooked, causing several hundred visitors such as myself to get stranded for 6-7 hours. During this time, we were very bored because we couldn't explore the island because we'd have to take a "cab" and risk losing our spot on the next ferry. The nearby shops and eateries were mostly closed by 5pm. With nothing to do, we sat on beach towels on the concrete floor. Finally around 9-10 PM., a ferry showed up, and us stranded islanders cheered loudly in relief. So, I don't know if Culebra is worth the adventure. Tips: 1. Bring the usual beach items, and TOILET PAPER! 2. Buy early tickets to leave. 3. Bring food to eat (the restaurants close early). 4. Bring lots of spare dollars in case you need to bribe (or tip) to get something, such as toilet paper - You won't believe how many times I tipped/paid just to get toilet paper or to use the restroom on this day. read more
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This is the most absolute gorgeous beach I have ever seen! The sand is white and the water is as blue as a swimming pool! We took a flight from the Ceiba airport this year since last year we stood in line to catch the ferry from 7:00am and it was sold out. If you are not a local, it is best to fly or get in line at 4:00am for the ferry. The ferry caters to locals. We did take the 5:00pm ferry back and there were no problems getting tickets for the ferry called the "Big Cat Express". It took less than 45 minutes for us to get back to Fajardo. From the airport we took a publico ($3 per person) to the beach. The beach was crowded and we had to take turns going into the water since one person had to watch our stuff at all times. Since there had a been a storm the night before, there were more waves than expected, but it was still amazing. There are lots of food kioskos and the pinchos are delicious! Bring toliet paper for the restrooms because there isn't any. I would certainly recommend this beach as it is one of the best in the world! read more
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I wish I could give flamenco beach 100 stars !!!! We went yesterday and it truly is paradise. Get to the ferry early we got their at about 715 to leave at 9. Now these people are truly on island time. The line wasn't long at All but still took about an hr to get our tix! Some ppl were allowed to skip to front of line and I'm assuming the pre bought their tix online. The ferry ride there started off really cool until I got sea sick! We sat in the very front boy was that a mistake felt like we were on the tiltawhirl!!!! Once you reach the island there are a couple ways to get to flamenco. We opted for the cheapest a 3$ bumpy busride :) but they had golfcarts and jeeps you could rent as well. At the beach they have yummy food! We had shark nuggets! There's also alcohol:) when u see the beach u you lose all your cares. If your in PR you have to do this !!!the highlight of my trip for sure !!!!!! read more
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Perfection!!! This is what you come to Puerto Rico for. Not really for snorkeling or water sports, just relaxing. You can rent chairs and umbrellas, (limited numbers). There are food trucks in the parking lot. You can bring anything but glass. Police do check. No solicitors. I have absolutely no complaints. read more
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I'm tryna decide if I should really do this review or let everyone else's review speak for me... And I had to say in my own words how great I felt on this beach. Go with someone you deeply love because it will put u in a loving mood... It is beautiful beach! I had the pleasure of staying at the Flamenco Camp grounds my tent was literally 10 steps away from the beach So every night I was able to fall asleep by the soothing sounds of waves and wake up to a picturesque sight of the rising morning sun and its warmth. Don't take the Ferry to just stay a day here it's a must you spend more time. The water is a perfect blue. Depending on what time of the day the beach seems very secluded. No worries if you r wondering if u will be bombarded with people asking you to buy things, or gawking. Everyone is there to relax and spend time with a love one(s). And anytime of the day there r parts of the beach u can be alone with ur thoughts or ur loved ones read more
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