Playa Brava

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Brava?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Brava.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Susie's is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#71 out of 224
in Culebra

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Playa Brava is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 224 beaches in the Puerto Rico region 89.1 km away from its center, the city of San Juan. It is one of the beaches of Culebra settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Playa Brava coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Flamenco beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

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Historical

+27 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

0/10

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Playa Brava (Puerto Rico) is located outside the Culebra settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Culebra island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa Brava with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Zoni beach

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Luis Pena beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand

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Culebrita beach

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Playa La Chiva

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Isabel Segunda 7 km

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Secret beach

7.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Isabel Segunda 6.1 km

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Caracas beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand

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El Conquistador beach

8.2

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque

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Navio beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand

Isabel Segunda 6.3 km

Isabel Segunda, Puerto Rico

Playa Sun Bay

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Isabel Segunda 6.1 km

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Brewers Bay beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Charlotte Amalie 4.7 km

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Icacos beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Susie's• 26 min walk
Kiosko La Pica• 27 min walk
Come & Vete• 28 min walk
Hippie Mango• 28 min walk

Attractions

Tórtolos• 29 min walk
EL Muellecito• 2.9km
Playa Zoni• 3.4km
I Love Culebra• 3.6km

Transport

CPX• 2.7km
Terminal de Guaguas• 70km
Río Piedras• 81.4km

Localities

Culebra• 3.3km
San Juan• 89.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Brava?

The coastline of Playa Brava is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa Brava?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Brava, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Brava good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Brava does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Playa Brava good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Brava secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Brava?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa Brava.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Susie's is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa Brava from parking?

The Playa Brava has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Brava?

There are 4 attractions near Playa Brava that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tórtolos located in 2.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Brava?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Brava is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Brava (Puerto Rico) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Brava (Puerto Rico) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.