Flamenco Beach
Playa Flamenco | |
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Beach | |
 US military tank on Flamenco Beach | |
| Country | |
| Municipality | .svg){kind=small} Culebra Island |
| Activities |  Swimming  Camping  Scuba  Diving or snorkeling |
| Lifeguards |  YES, on duty |
| Blue Flag Beach Status |  Active |
| Playa Flamenco | |
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  Location of Playa Flamenco in Puerto Rico | |
| Location | Culebra, Puerto Rico |
| Coordinates | 18°19′54″N 65°19′05″W / 18.331667°N 65.318056°W |
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Flamenco Beach is a public beach on the Caribbean island of Culebra (Spanish pronunciation: [kuˈleβɾa]). It is known for its shallow turquoise waters, white sand, swimming areas, and diving sites. It stretches for a mile around a sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bay. Playa Flamenco is a popular beach destination for both Culebra and Puerto Rico. In March 2014, Flamenco Beach was ranked 3rd best beach in the world with a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award.[1][2] In August 2016, it was announced that Flamenco Beach had regained its Blue Flag Beach international distinction.[3]
- ^ "10 of the world's best beaches - CNN Travel". Edition.cnnc.om. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Lonely Planet. "Playa Flamenco". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on February 24, 1999.
- ^ "Playa Flamenco recupera la bandera azul". Elnuevodia.com. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.