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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Flamenco Beach

Culebra, Puerto Rico

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 2 2026

Top 10No. 1 in the Caribbean

Flamenco Beach

A long arc of soft white sand runs over a mile beside clear turquoise water, with reefs offshore at both ends, hills on one side and old army tanks on the other. Visitors take the ferry from Ceiba to Culebra, then a taxi, shuttle or golf cart.

Highlights

  • Soft white sand
  • Reefs for snorkelling at ends
  • Graffiti-covered WWII tanks

Good to know

  • Entry $2 per person, parking $5
  • Restrooms, showers, food kiosks and rentals
  • Ferry from Ceiba, book ahead

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