Name: While exploring the vicinity, we stumbled upon a beach that caught our attention on Google. We decided to give it a shot, but our experience was far from pleasant. The water was murky and uninviting, and the beach itself was not well-maintained. It was a rare occasion for me to come across a beach in Puerto Rico that failed to impress me. Unless significant improvements are made to its cleanliness, I would not recommend visiting this beach in the future.
Item: Playa Jauca
Rating: 4
Author: Lirien Morgenstern

About Arenal

Arenal hamlet is located in Puerto Rico, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Arenal

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Good for Relax

Playa Las Ochenta

Arenal 2.1 km

Pleasant

6.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Jauca

Santa Isabel 4.2 km

Pleasant

6.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Arenas area

Urb. Brisas de Evelymar 2 2.2 km

Pleasant

6.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Deserted

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Clavellina

Santa Isabel 3.8 km

Tolerable

5.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Arenal beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Arenal are Playa Las Ochenta, Playa Jauca, Playa Arenas area.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Arenal, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

2 out of 4 beaches in Arenal are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

Latest reviews on Arenal's beaches

Playa Jauca

4 Lirien Morgenstern

While exploring the vicinity, we stumbled upon a beach that caught our attention on Google. We decided to give it a shot, but our experience was far from pleasant. The water was murky and uninviting, and the beach itself was not well-maintained. It was a rare occasion for me to come across a beach in Puerto Rico that failed to impress me. Unless significant improvements are made to its cleanliness, I would not recommend visiting this beach in the future.

Playa Arenas area

10 Lara Bianchi

Top

Playa Clavellina

10 Dimitar Petrov

This idyllic beach is a haven for families with young ones, providing a secure environment with shallow waters and minimal waves thanks to the natural coral barrier encircling it.

Playa Las Ochenta

8 Nathanial Hayes

Nice beach

The warmest month during the year in this area is September, with the air temperature rising up to 29.6°C and the water temperature up to 29.6°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 26°C and the water temperature down to 26.7°C. The temperature of the air and water allows for comfortable rest in the hamlet all year round, which tourists and locals enjoy with pleasure and benefit.