Isla de Margarita

Lying approximately 40 km north of the mainland, Isla de Margarita is one of Venezuela's major tourist destinations. It was once two separate islands which are now joined by a sandbank.

The islands main attractions are the beaches, which are popular with both foreigners and Venezuelans. Many charter flights fly directly to the island from a variety of international destinations. It is also possible to take a ferry to the island from Puerto La Cruz on the mainland.