Photo of Playa Brava with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa Brava with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Playa Brava with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa Brava located in natural area

7.6

Very good

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.

#71 out of 224 in Culebra

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Culebra • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Susie's

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Kiosko La Pica

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Come & Vete

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Hippie Mango

2.2km

Restaurant Pica'era Culebrense

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Coffee Shop El Marullo

2.3km

Restaurant Gustitos KVO

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant DomiRico Flavor Food Truck

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant La Cocina de Riri (Food Stall)

7 - Good 2.6km

Park Playa Brava

130m

Park Culebra National Wildlife Refuge

810m

Park La Placita De Los Viejos

2.8km

Park Playa Tamarindo

3.3km

Park Playa Hala

3.7km

Park Reserva Natural Canal Luis Peña

3.9km

Park Playa Tamarindo Anchoring

4.1km

Park Reserva Natural de Culebra

4.3km

Park Playa Manzanilla

4.7km

Playground Flamenco

2.5km

Playground Panorámica de la playa flamenco

3.1km

Ice Cream Shop Gamkary Services LLC

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Ice Cream Shop Yamira’s Limber

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Tórtolos Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction EL Muellecito

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Patch Coral Reef

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Zoni

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Balneario de Playa Flamenco

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Painted tank at Flamenco Beach

3.3km

Tourist Attraction I Love Culebra

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Hector El Protector

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sardinas II

3.7km

Historical Landmark Second tank Flamenco

3.3km

Historical Landmark Isla Culebrita Lighthouse

6km

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About

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.

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.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

8.8 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Culebra • 3.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Susie's

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Kiosko La Pica

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Come & Vete

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Hippie Mango

2.2km

Restaurant Pica'era Culebrense

10 - Exceptional 2.3km

Coffee Shop El Marullo

2.3km

Restaurant Gustitos KVO

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant DomiRico Flavor Food Truck

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant La Cocina de Riri (Food Stall)

7 - Good 2.6km

Park Playa Brava

130m

Park Culebra National Wildlife Refuge

810m

Park La Placita De Los Viejos

2.8km

Park Playa Tamarindo

3.3km

Park Playa Hala

3.7km

Park Reserva Natural Canal Luis Peña

3.9km

Park Playa Tamarindo Anchoring

4.1km

Park Reserva Natural de Culebra

4.3km

Park Playa Manzanilla

4.7km

Playground Flamenco

2.5km

Playground Panorámica de la playa flamenco

3.1km

Ice Cream Shop Gamkary Services LLC

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Ice Cream Shop Yamira’s Limber

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Tórtolos Beach

1.9km

Tourist Attraction EL Muellecito

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Patch Coral Reef

3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Zoni

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Balneario de Playa Flamenco

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Painted tank at Flamenco Beach

3.3km

Tourist Attraction I Love Culebra

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Hector El Protector

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa Sardinas II

3.7km

Historical Landmark Second tank Flamenco

3.3km

Historical Landmark Isla Culebrita Lighthouse

6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 3.2km

Flamenco beach Flamenco beach

8.5 Excellent

3.4km

Zoni beach Zoni beach

8.3 Very good

3.6km

Tamarindo beach Tamarindo beach

7.3 Good

4.1km

Playa Mosquito Playa Mosquito

6.5 Good

4.2km

Playa de Cascajo Playa de Cascajo

6.7 Good

4.6km

Playa Tamarindo Grande Playa Tamarindo Grande

7.2 Good

4.7km

Playa Carlos Rosario Playa Carlos Rosario

7.3 Good

5.3km

Playa Punta soldado Playa Punta soldado

6.4 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Culebra • 3.3km

Main locality of province

San Juan • 89.1km

Transport

Airport

CPX • 2.7km

Bus Station

Terminal de Guaguas • 70km

Train Station

Río Piedras • 81.3km

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Questions and answers

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 Beach 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.