Any Caribbean island deserves to be called the pearl of a sultry region. However, Margarita stands apart in this list as an exotic one; she can really be called that - her distant Indian ancestors hunted for pearls. It is not surprising that after the Europeans discovered the fertile land, it quickly turned into a colony. Since the early 80s, the tropical paradise has become loved by tourists hungry for entertainment, decent relaxation, and excellent service. And a southern fairy tale on the coast of the sea, merging with the azure-satin skies.
Margarita on the map
Margaret Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean on the map
Margarita flourishes in the northeastern part of Venezuela, in the south of the Caribbean Sea, located almost on the equator. About 420 thousand people live on an area of 1071 km², most of whom are employed in the tourism industry. If you look from above, the territory is a pair of mountain ranges connected by a narrow sandy spit, about 18 km long. The distance between the mainland and the strait is about 22 km.
The island is rightfully considered the largest in Venezuelan possessions: its length is almost 70 km, its width reaches 34.6 km. Together with neighboring Cubagua and Coche, beautiful Margarita is part of the province of New Sparta (Nueva Esparta). In addition to the islands mentioned, it neighbors La Blanca to the north, Trinidad and Tobago to the east, and an archipelago including Bonaire, Aruba and Curacoa to the west.
Rest on Margarita
Margarita and relaxation are synonymous. On the one hand, prices, by Caribbean standards, are not considered exorbitant, on the other, the island’s rating is very high among moneybags, therefore, the conditions are luxurious: excellent roads, well-appointed neighborhoods, hotel service will satisfy even a biased public. Cafes and restaurants offer excellent cuisine, the basis of which, of course, is seafood. The enchanting programs of nightlife establishments have no equal in drive, color, and expressiveness. It is also worth considering the fact that Venezuela as a whole, alas, is not a model of security, but Margarita is a pleasant exception - crime is at a very low level.
What else can the Caribbean indulge in a la Margarita? Everyone! People come here primarily because of the sea. Accordingly, there is enough marine entertainment for newlyweds, families with children, and single tourists. The 315 km coastline has plenty of beaches with silky sand, glossy greenery and resort-appropriate offerings. Wild fishing? No question, they will provide you with both gear and professional escorts. Are the depths beckoning? You are always welcome, the instructors will show, tell, and help. Do you want to experience the filibuster environment? If you had that same desire, the rest would not be a problem. Need equipment for languid beach nirvana or a secluded picnic by the night surf? A half hint is enough. In other words, when planning a vacation on Margarita, you can be sure that it will be a hundred, no, a thousand percent successful.
Nature of Margarita
It’s impossible not to fall in love with the fantastic Margarita! Wonderful landscapes, mountains, the Caribbean Sea, sun rays playing on lush foliage, fragrant gardens, the mysterious coolness of groves, exotic butterflies, flowers that seem to have migrated from magical dreams. To contemplate this beauty, you don’t have to look for a proper place - it’s everywhere. And yet there are paradises that fully reveal the original charm of the island. One of them is La Restinga. This is a bay formed in an isthmus that connects the western part of Margaret with the eastern. You can enjoy mangroves with amazing flora and fauna by hiring a boat at the Park pier.
Beaches are a separate matter. Pampatar, Playa Guacuco, El Tirano, Playa Manzanillo, La Galera, El Yaque and many, many others are suitable not only for sunbathing and swimming, but also provide ideal conditions for lovers of eco-tours. The latter, by the way, is considered one of the best beaches on the planet.
The underwater world excites the imagination of even seasoned drivers. It is not for nothing that one of the former names of the island - Paraguachoa - is translated, according to experts, as “Fish in abundance”. Why, in this paradise there is an abundance of not only fish, but also birds, animals, and plants. And the symbols of Margarita are appropriate: the Flor de Mayo orchid, the Araguani tree, the wonderfully singing Turpial bird.
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Attractions of Margarita
Every meter of the island, without exaggeration, is a landmark. However, there are places without visiting which a trip to Margarita is unimaginable:
– commercial and shopping center Porlamar - a locality famous for megabrands;
– similar in sound, but radically different in essence, Pampatar is a fishing village with a colonial-era castle of San Carlos Borromeo;
– the Museum of New Cadiz and the Monastery of St. Francis of the 16th century in the capital of the state of New Sparta - La Asuncion;
– Margaret’s Garden, or Santa Ana, is an incomparable little town, immersed in lacy greenery and flowers, famous for its ancient church of the 18th century;
– the village of masters of clay handicraft masterpieces – El Cercado;
– Image Juan Griego is a bay with clear waters and the same clear, cool breezes. These include colorful fishing boats, Fort La Galera, and the famous Kason fish empanadas.
There are many, many things you can see, hear, feel on Margarita... You just have to want it.
When is the best time to go to Margarita
Another unique feature of Margarita is its climate. The temperature remains at the same level for 12 months – 27-30 degrees. Fresh winds prevail, providing coolness even under the bright sun. Yes, here nature itself really tried to make your vacation harmonious and velvety, like the Caribbean Sea itself.
A quiet sunset caresses the mountains, the sea freezes, absorbing and giving away at the same time something grandiose and incorruptible. The spectacle is worthy, majestic, making the heart clench. This is Margarita. This is heaven on earth. This is a song as heartfelt and reverent, exciting and intoxicating as life itself. Yes, we need to come back here! You just need...
