El Yaque, Isla Margarita » General Info

Wind, Merengue and Salsa around the clock

El Yaque, which used to be a small fishing village, is located on the Island of Margarita about 40 km off of the Venezuelan coast. Water sports addicts also refer to it as the "Pearl of the Caribbean". Fine sandy beaches, a Caribbean atmosphere and a constantly high wind level from November until May make El Yaque one of the top windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in the world.
The geographically advantageous location of Isla Margarita and an airstream generated between this island and the neighbouring island Coche are the reasons for the reliability and strength of the wind, thus making the spot very attractive. Add the great tropical thermal conditions to the picture and you will understand why all windsurfers you meet in El Yaque have a big grin on their faces, and why we are happy to welcome many regular guests every year!

If the wind gods are temporarily less well-disposed or you are longing for a change and want to explore more of the island, we can, of course, offer you a wide variety of alternative activities such as trekking tours through the jungle or shopping in Porlamar!

Windsurfers, kitesurfers, non-surfers – they all gather in the numerous beach bars after sunset to enjoy one of the delicious fruit cocktails served there and chat about the varied events of the day, exchange all the things they've been up to that day and share pleasurable expectations of the next day.

Our insider tips:

• Restaurant Mediterraneo: in this Italian eatery in Porlamar, you can spend a pleasant evening with tasty food on the restaurant's own patio
• Shopping in Margarita: "Mercado Conejero" is a market frequented by the locals; with restaurants where you can sample the island's typical arepas (soft corn tortillas with cheese, meat and other fillings)
• At the "Centro Comercial Sambil", you can buy branded goods at discount prices – an opportunity that will conjure up a smile on every shopping enthusiast's face in tax haven Margarita
• Los Roques: a trip to this island paradise, which is 150 km away, is an absolute 'must'; it is also known as Venezuela's Maldives.
• Marine Museum on the peninsula
• Wave riding in Playa Guacuco or Parguito: after a 40-minute trip, 1.5m high Atlantic waves await you at the beach
  2-day trip to the Indians of the Orinoco Delta (comparable to the Amazonas)
• We also offer horseriding, trekking and diving. Our guest relation service at the centre will take care of your questions.