Top Things to do in Isla El Gran Roque
Top Restaurants in Isla El Gran Roque
9 Things to Do in Isla El Gran Roque That You Shouldn't Miss
The only real village and most of the population of the Los Roques National Park archipelago reside on its largest island, El Gran Roque. Visitors typically stay in converted fisherman's homes called posadas – which include meals in their rates – while indulging in the top-notch local scuba diving. The island itself is dotted with cacti and mangroves. A lighthouse erected in the late 1800s provides gorgeous views of the three western lagoons, particularly at sunset.
Restaurants in Isla El Gran Roque
1. Praia Crasky
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By mugro - Kabul, Afghanistan
This beach is great for lounging in the water, but also has fantastic snorkeling just off the beach in chest deep water.
2. Madrisqui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Reviewed By davout - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
When the wind gets up and you don't fancy a bumpy boat ride to an outlying island, then this beach is in my view the best place to visit.
It's clean and if you move close to edge of the beach area there are plenty of fish and star fish to be seen via snorkelling.
3. Praia Noronky
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By davout - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Compared to other locations the beach size/length is quite small. Not great if you fancy a long walk,
The one aspect that makes it interesting is that this bay is known to host turtles, though on two different trips we only managed to see a couple of turtle heads bobbing in the water.
4. Faro Holandes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By Paulo I
About 20 minutes of walking and easy climbing take you to the highest point of Gran Roque Island: the old dutch lighthouse. The place offers a complete view of the island, and an unforgettable sunset. Worth the effort. Must go!
5. Cayo Pirata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
6. Aquarena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By mugro - Kabul, Afghanistan
We had lunch here on our last day in Los Roques. We sat at a table on the beach looking over the ocean. The view was fantastic. Had appetizers and a burger. The burger was underwhelming, but that is not surprising given the circumstances. The prices were a bit high compared with other restaurants on island. There are only a few restaurants on island, though, and not many with such a great view.
7. Augustin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By massimo p - genova
a pochi minuti di barca da gran Roque e un luogo davvero incantevole, bella spiaggia ( vi è una baietta per lo snorkeling) bel mare e ottimo ristorante dove scegliere l'aragosta viva da farsi cucinare..io non me lo sono sentita... allungando la vita a quella povera bestia di qualche ora...!!
da vedere (l'isola..)
8. Oceanica Los Roques
Overall Ratings
5 based on 17 reviews
We offer PADI discover scuba diving experience (1/2 day), kiteboarding tour for beginners (1/2 day) and fly fishing tour (1 day)
Reviewed By bsafina - Fort Worth, Texas
We had an amazing time! The staff at Oceanica helped us spend the best 5 days in Los Roques. They organized pretty much everything for us, private boat rentals, excursions, romantic dinners, visits to the main keys, transportation, hotel stay and other activities. I stayed at Posada Caracol with my husband and the service was great as well, small-private hotel with only 4 rooms (couples). We came from Texas, Unites States and the staff at Oceanica made sure we were able to get the best out of our first visit to Los Roques. I'd definitely recommend anyone planning to go to Los Roques to contact Oceanica!
9. Sebastopol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By massimo p - genova
questa riserva e sicuramente uno dei più bei posti che abbia mai visto..acquee incredibilmente trasparenti, completamente deserto, bellissimo!!
l'escursione l'abbiamo organizzata con dei barcaioli che si sono dimostrati affidabilissimi.
chiedete alla vostra posada di organizzarne una per voi in quanto non è una gita organizzata abitualmente..imperdibile!!
