Margarita Island in Venezuela is located in 38 km north-east of the Venezuelan mainland. This is a popular tourist destination in the country, the major attraction of the island being its many beaches that virtually caters to the tastes of any kind of a tourist.
There are many beaches here. No wonder, most of the tourists taking a flight from Caracas to the ‘Pearl of the Caribbean’ are the ardent fans of sea, its waves and sand. Beyond its beaches, Margarita Island also has many places worth paying a visit and that includes churches, old castles and Mother Nature. There is Castle of la Asunción, Church Del Valle, Castle of Juan Griego, and Castle of Pampatar situated in the island. There is also the amazing majestic Lagoon of La Restinga National Park, which covers a vast stretch of the island.
You can also go spending few hours exploring the national park. Other enticers in the island include night life opportunities, water sports vistas, an 18-hole golf course, shopping, and delicious Venezuelan cuisine.