Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Isla Margarita’s Adventures on the Water

While visiting Caracola Beach and Spa Resort, what better way is there to enjoy your day then spending it on the water? Caracola Beach and Spa Resort and the beaches of Isla Margarita offer guests many different ways to enjoy the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.

The area offers:

•Boogie board rentals
•Ski boat and jet ski rentals
•Water skiing and wake boarding
•Boat charters
•Fishing boat rentals
•Kayaking, canoeing, and rafting
•Parasailing
•Snorkeling and scuba diving

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Isla Margarita offers some of the best Caribbean scuba diving and snorkeling locations in the area. The two most popular snorkeling and dive locations close to Isla Margarita are Los Frailes and Isla Cubagua.

Los Frailes is a group of about five small uninhabited rock islands that are ranked as the absolute best diving place around the island. Its location provides the presence of large sea nutrients, which make it a place of great biological diversity. The main attraction at this location is the abundant and diverse underwater life. Los Frailes also offers small platforms, canyons, and smaller caves for exploring.

Isla Cubagua is one of the sister islands of Isla Margarita and is a popular location due to the wreck of a sunken ferry divers can explore. The cars of the ferry are still intact and provide an excellent photo opportunity. What also makes this location interesting is the diversity and abundance of fish. This location is truly recommended if guests are looking for adventure.

Windsurfing
Windsurfing, which got its start on Isla Margarita due to the areas strong, warm winds and warm water, has become a windsurfer’s paradise. Isla Margarita is now recognized as one of the top five windsurfing destinations worldwide and is known by many as the capital of windsurfing.

Playa El Yaque is the most famous windsurfer destination on Isla Margarita and attracts more and more windsurfers annually. The shallow waters here provide the perfect conditions for both the beginning windsurfer and the more advanced surfer practicing maneuvers and tricks.

Even if you are not a windsurfer, Playa El Yaque is a great destination to experience and you will definitely enjoy a great show. You may even be lucky enough to catch a professional windsurfer practicing for the Professional Windsurfing Association competitions which take place on this beach each year.

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