El Yaque beach
The beach is located on the pearl of Venezuela - Margarita island in its southern part, facing directly to the continent. The beach is sandwiched between two mountain ranges, connecting them with its long sands. In the area of the beach, the sea waters cut deep enough into the coast, forming a natural shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom.
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Beach description
As the island of Margarita is considered the best place for tourism and residence throughout Venezuela, and El Yake is unquestionably the leader in the part of a lazy beach and active rest directly on the island. The beach is represented by a long, in some places very cut edge of white sand, which reaches almost fifty meters in some places.
THERE are few plants, coral or stone clusters on the bottom of the coastal waters, which makes the water seem monotonous azure. Due to the cavities of the descent into the bay (shallow water extends in some places almost 150 meters) during the tides, the water can rise quite strongly. However, the sea is distinguished by the absence of garbage, and therefore even after the tide of the peso is distinguished by cleanliness. In addition, the beach is cleaned in the hotel area, and in many civilized places approach to water there are large closed urns so that in tropical heat there are no unpleasant smells.
The island itself is not of volcanic origin, and therefore the waters nearby are very small, in the strait it is forbidden to walk large vessels in view of the changing fairway. At the same time, wind is constantly blowing, alternately in seasons from the east, or from the west. That forms the ideal conditions for the occupation of windsurfing and kite surfing. El Yake is considered a cult place among people keen on such an active holiday.
When is the best time to go?
Venezuela was lucky with its geographical location: hurricanes and tornadoes almost do not pass through the territory of this country, and thanks to the subequatorial climate, the temperature does not fall below 20 and does not rise above 27 degrees all year round. The best time to visit Venezuela is from November to May, during the dry season.
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Margarita Island has long been popular among tourists. For about half a century, the leisure industry has been gradually developing here. However, in view of the stagnation and general state of the Venezuelan economy, you need to understand that cheap hotels may look too cheap even by the most conservative standards. In general, close to the beach is located a large number of comfortable hotels and bungalows. As a convenient place almost next to the beach it is possible to recommend StevieWonderLand A great clean place in which a couple of nights for two adults will cost only $ 55-60 for an average room and $ 85 for a suite. Those who would like to be even closer to the sea, are advised to choose the accommodation located literally in the Gulf of Posada Yemaya (Posada Emaya).
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The beach is located on the shores of the strait and is protected from regular Caribbean storms by the Leeward Antilles and the mountains of northern Venezuela. Temperatures here are year-round above +22 degrees. Sunny days are about 3/4 of the whole year. Most precipitation falls in July-September. Rains do not come regularly, being the edges of emerging storms and hurricanes, and therefore can stand a couple of days. December-April is a long dry season. Clouds or clouds can often walk only over the continent on the horizon.
You should not take equipment for kiteboarding or windsurfing with you to the island. Baggage can be much more expensive than just a long rental directly on the island. It is also worth considering renting a small boat for several people at once for secluded walks along the island. Just do not in this case swim too close to the mainland or to neighboring islands.
However, it is worth remembering that up to several thousand practicing windsurfing can be on the beach and in the waters next to it in the high season. Therefore, you need to be careful and pre-get the approximate basics of sports in one of several schools on the shore.