Playa Prieta
ViequesNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
Small, secluded beach in the Vieques wildlife refuge, between Red Beach and Blue Beach. Calm water and rocks good for snorkeling.
Score by profile
Snorkel
59
Relax
78
Family
67
Ratings
- Access3/5
Dirt road or a 10–20 min walk
- Snorkel3/5
Rocks or reef patches nearby
- Marine life3/5
Common reef fish
- Water clarity4/5
- Calm waters4/5
- Beach comfort4/5
- Tranquility5/5
Almost deserted
Amenities
- Parking
Best time to go
Usually calm all year; swells from tropical systems (August to October) can stir it up.
Tips
- The refuge closes at sunset; plan your return.
Getting to the island
Ferry~45 min
Ceiba ferry terminal – Vieques ferry terminal (Isabel II)
Public ferry, several departures a day. Tickets online or at the terminal; schedules change often.
Run by Autoridad de Transporte Integrado (ATI) · Schedules and tickets
Small plane~30 min
San Juan airport (SJU) – Vieques airport (VQS)
Local airlines; also from Isla Grande (San Juan) and Ceiba.