If you love walking on the beach, Playa Grande ought to be on your must-visit list. You can start your walk at Playa Grande, and walk all the way to Playa Negrita (Negra). As you walk, you’ll feel like part of a magazine photo shoot. The scenery and feel of Playa Grande are as its name suggests, very grand. You won’t find crowds at this beach even on high season, but you may have the company of friendly pelicans and gentle Paso Fino horses galloping along the shore. Playa Grande and the walk towards nearby beaches best captures “the Caribbean the way nature intended it to be”… natural, wild and free.
Boulders serve as seats with marvelous views of the endless blue horizon, and pelicans gliding with the wind.
The scenery is breathtaking… rock walls, beautiful boulders…
cozy spots for taking a break from the sun with your loved one…
with sights of the mountains in the distance…
it’s really peaceful at the mouth of the lagoon as it gently flows into the ocean…
Nearby you can explore the ruins from the historic Sugar Plantation. In Vieques, beauty seems to have no end, no matter where you go, you will find beauty rivaling any other island in the Caribbean.
Roads have slowly changed over the past 10 years, the road was much narrower, a 4 wheel drive was almost necessary. Today the beach is more accessible, although it is considered an improvement and we ought to be happy, it is the reality of how the island is changing. Make sure you get here soon before it changes too much.
Need to Know Facts when visiting Playa Grande Beach
- Cell phone reception in this area of the island is sometimes very poor.
- Use common sense travel safety just like anywhere else, don’t leave any valuables in your car, leave them at your hotel.
- Bring plenty of water and sunblock.
- If you plan on walking much, bring non-slip beach shoes, if it’s high tide, you’ll have to walk around rocks on the water.