VENEZUELA BEACHES

Venezuela’s coastline borders the Caribbean Sea and as you would expect it has a superb run of beaches. Distances are vast here and getting to and from some of them can be a challenge, but the pick of the bunch is the archipelago of Los Roques. Located a 20 minute flight from Caracas, Los Roques is a hidden gem with pristine white sand beaches, brilliant diving and few tourists.

The Los Roques archipelago is a huge national park and as such accommodation is confined to the small island of Gran Roque. The posadas here are all fairly simple, so don’t expect private plunge pools and silver service, but expect crystal clear Caribbean waters, a colourful reef and a laid back island vibe.