Flamenco Beach

Flamenco Beach
Playa Flamenco
Beach
US military tank on Flamenco Beach
US military tank on Flamenco Beach
Country
MunicipalityFlag Culebra Island
ActivitiesSwimming Swimming Camping Nearby Camping Scuba Diving Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Diving or snorkeling
LifeguardsLifeguards On-Duty YES, on duty
Blue Flag Beach StatusLifeguards On-Duty Active
Playa Flamenco
Flamenco Beach is located in Puerto Rico
Flamenco Beach
Location of Playa Flamenco in Puerto Rico
LocationCulebra, Puerto Rico
Coordinates18°19′54″N 65°19′05″W / 18.331667°N 65.318056°W / 18.331667; -65.318056

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]

  1. ^ "10 of the world's best beaches - CNN Travel". Edition.cnnc.om. 18 March 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  2. ^ Lonely Planet. "Playa Flamenco". Lonely Planet. Archived from the original on February 24, 1999.
  3. ^ "Playa Flamenco recupera la bandera azul". Elnuevodia.com. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2018.