Crash Boat beach
The beach owes its unusual name to a large fishing boat that tapped into the concrete pier and sank in the beach southern part (its remains can still be seen in shallow water). There is another version: during the World War II,the bay served as a lay-up of rescue motor boats that were used to evacuate crews of US Air forces that suffered during combat missions. Since then, a large pier preserved that visually divides the beach into two equal halves. Now, it is painted into merry yellow color, and serves as an excellent diving-board.
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Beach description
Crashboat is situated on the north-west coast of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla municipal administration. It is considered to be the most popular beach here due to picturesque sandy beach, surrounded with luxuriant vegetation, and clear azure sea without strong waves and artful currents
The coastline is rather stretched and wide, although its length reduced almost twice after the destructive Maria hurricane. Soft golden sand and tender tide sound favor serene relaxation, and thick vegetation brings comfortable shadow and coolness. The beach is perfect for family recreation and outdoor picnics, and it will be appreciated by people who love fishing, snorkeling, and diving.
The pier projecting far into the sea is absolutely safe and open for everyone. As a rule, it is occupied by fishermen early in the morning, and closer to noon, the pier turns into one recreational facility. It is fun and safe to jump into water from it (there is a special ladder to climb back), to enjoy snorkeling and diving in order to explore the coral reef and feast eyes upon the sea inhabitants. On the beach, one can rent sport equipment and surfing boards and even order a special diving tour to sunken military motor boats and airplanes.
Crashboat offers other beach games: riding hydro cycles, kayaks and water ski, fashionable sapboarding, and such beach sports as volleyball, football, shuttlecock, and beach tennis.
The beach is equipped with shower cabins and water closets, it gives a possibility to rent umbrellas and sling chairs, and to make a light meal in beach cafes and cafeterias. Picnic lovers can comfortably relax in tree shadow and even stay for a night in their tent camp. It should be noted that the amount of beach goers does not decrease closer to the evening. Many people come here with a special purpose to feast eyes upon the magnificent sunset, to take pictures against it, and enjoy evening coolness at the sounds of live music. Right on the beach, they often arrange salsa classes that smoothly turn into vibrant parties till the first rays of sun.
You can get to the beach by taxi or by rented car as well: there is a convenient road leading right to the beach and ending with a paid parking lot. You can leave your transport along the road or under the shadowy trees behind a small creek.
When is the best time to go?
Puerto Rico is warm year-round, but from May to November, hurricanes often fly along the coast. One of them only a short time ago literally swept off the pier, which appeared before the camera the famous Despacito, and made it a history. Also during this period is characterized by the increased humidity and a lot of rainfall. The most favorable period is the time from December to April. Puerto Rico is recommended for a tourist holiday in these months.
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Infrastructure
The neighborhood of Crashboat beach suffered a lot during the destructive Maria hurricane in 2017; the closest dwelling can be found in Matias village. One of the most attractive options (and at the very nice price) is the guest house Crash Boat 1 located at the first line, just ten minutes of walking from the beach. It offers spacious rooms with bathrooms and panoramic balconies, satellite TV and free Internet. The house has a common kitchen equipped with all the necessary facilities, a washing machine, a dryer, a skirt-board, and an iron The building is surrounded with a shadowy garden the territory of which has the children's playground, recreation zone with hammocks, sling chairs, and BBQ kits. Stores and restaurants are located five minutes away from the hotel, and there are two kilometers to the closest supermarket.
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Crashboat is surrounded with picturesque hills with breathtaking views of the sea and surroundings. It is curious to explore them independently, using the available hiking and bicycle routes.
People who love extreme recreation and sea tours can have an entertaining motor boat tour, or rent a yacht and swim to sunken military vessels and airplanes, accompanied by a coach, and explore the underwater depths iding numerous secrets inside.
For regret, the water amusement park Las Cascadas Water Park, situated just five kilometers away from the beach, is still closed for reconstruction. It also suffered a lot from the hurricane, and should start working again by summer 2019.