Esperanza Beach

Esperanza Beach (Spanish: Playa La Esperanza) is a popular beach on the southern coast of Vieques in La Esperanza, Puerto Real. In comparison to other beaches in the island which are located far away from populated areas, this beach is located close to La Esperanza and it hosts a number of hotels, restaurants, food kiosks and stores.[1][2] Esperanza Pier, located on the western part of the beach, is considered a landmark of Vieques.[3] It is a very popular weekend destination for locals and visitors alike. The beach is located between Sun Bay Beach and Black Sand Beach and both can be reached by foot from La Esperanza.[4][5][6]

Panoramic view of Esperanza Beach.
  • Cliffs by the beach.
    Cliffs by the beach.
  • Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) in the beach.
    Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) in the beach.
  • View of Monte Pirata from La Esperanza.
    View of Monte Pirata from La Esperanza.
  • Sunset at La Esperanza.
    Sunset at La Esperanza.
  • La Esperanza, next to the beach, is one of the largest settlements in Vieques.
    La Esperanza, next to the beach, is one of the largest settlements in Vieques.
  • Plantains dish in one of the restaurants by the beach.
    Plantains dish in one of the restaurants by the beach.

References

  1. ^ "Esperanza Beach (Isla de Vieques) - 2021 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  2. ^ "Esperanza | Vieques | Puerto Rico | AFAR". www.afar.com. 2021-04-20. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  3. ^ "Playa La Esperanza - Vieques". Discover Puerto Rico. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  4. ^ "Esperanza Beach, Vieques Island, Puerto Rico | Vieques". Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  5. ^ "Esperanza Beach, Vieques, Puerto Rico". BoricuaOnline.com. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2021-10-12.
  6. ^ "Playa Esperanza Review - Vieques and Culebra Puerto Rico - Sights | Fodor's Travel". www.fodors.com. Retrieved 2021-10-12.

18°5′40″N 65°28′19″W / 18.09444°N 65.47194°W / 18.09444; -65.47194