Juangriego, La Galera and Playa Caribe

View of La Galera, Juan Griego and the lagoon of the Martyrs

Juangriego is one of the most important cities in Margarita. It’s located right next to the sea and has a beach that is very frequented by locals. Some tourists prefer La Galera and Caribe Beach because they are very close. We present them bellow.

Walk next to the beach

Juangriego Beach

Sunset in Juangriego
(Photo Marión Luces)

Juangriego’s Fort

Juan Griego Bay seen from the Fort

The main attraction from Juangriego is the fort. There you have a nice view of the city and La Galera Beach. It’s very visited at sunset. It’s simply spectacular! Order your day so you can be in the fort at sunset. If a local boy asks you if you want to hear the story, tell hem “yes”. For a small tip you’ll know why Juan Griego is named like that, and what the battle of Matasiete was.

A cannon the fort of Juangriego

La Galera, seen from the fort

The obelisk of the fortof the fort

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Sunset photo sequence

La Galera

La Galera Beach

Fishing Boat with Pelicans

One of the few quiet beaches in the north of the Island is La Galera. La Galera has its name due to a sunken ship that can be found in the bay. Located very close to the Juan Griego fort it is an excellent option if you have small children or when you like to enjoy of water motorbikes. For those who like doing some exercise, a nice option is to climb the small hill at the end of the beach. From the top, the view is fascinating.

Rests of the sunken ship.

On the waterbike at sunset

Caribe Beach

One of the most popular beaches, recently, is Caribe Beach. It is located near to Juangriego. It isn’t very deep and it has middle size waves. The beach is very nice and with many palms. Caribe Beach has many tents and kiosks.

Caribe Beach