Advantages: Cool water, facilities Disadvantages: Lack of shade - get scorched
IN the area of Puerto Cabello, I would definately recommed that you visit Playa Quizandal. Follow the signs for "Hospital Militar" and "Diques" and you will end up in the middle of nowhere - at a very nice beach...
It is a large beach with quite good facilities, including somewhere to buy food, bathrooms, showers - but with no water! The beach is usually clean and the water is terrific. Some good waves here, especially in the evening...
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Advantages: Everything Disadvantages: Lack of WC's
I have visited Playa Colorada many times - and it is my favourite beach in Eastern Venezuela. Palm trees are down to the water edge, golden sand, and sparkling warm water makes this a palce to be.. and be.. and be. Surrounded by small islands this beach is very calm and it is the safest I have visited...
Make sure and stay for to view the sunset - it is terrific. Also why not wait and go for a dip after dark. It is creepy but rather fun.
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Advantages: cheap, wam, quiet Disadvantages: hard to reach, no big comfortable hotels
When i was in Venezuela, after trekking and visiting the sites i decided to relax for a few days on the coast. However it was difficult to pick a good place, so i followed the Venezuelans to what for them Cornwall is for us. The place was called Puerto Columbia and is reached by bus, albeit rather long and uncomfortable. However it is worth the journey. On one side of the bay there are bars, clubs and hotels and on the other side the beach and some ... ...but they are sufficient and prices are so cheap - 3 pounds for a meal and 4 for a night in a hotel. In terms of theings to do there is plenty. The number one attraction is the beach, white sands, palm trees, prestine ocean and sun are the essential mix here. On the other side of the bay a market visits once a week from teh carribean islands and brings an extra spice to the area with a great atmosphere (usually at night). Excursion can also be taken ...
alimason 24.08.2007
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