Flamenco Beach

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Flamenco Beach is a seaside resort in the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico, known for its excellent swimming, sport fishing and diving sites.

Geography

Flamenco Beach Seascape

Flamenco is located on the northern shore of Culebra. The beach lies on a half-mile-wide, horseshoe strip of coast.^[1] The beach is bordered by the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge, which is of itself one of the oldest wildlife preserves in the United States. Off the coast of Flamenco, approximately a quarter-mile, is a reef where the surf breaks.

Characteristic of Flamenco is the beach's white sand.^[2]

Flora and fauna

Located in the waters off of Flamenco are parrot fish, blue tang, multiple species of wrasse and other Caribbean sea fish species. Crustacean species such as Ghost Crab are also observed.

Tourism

Flamenco Beach is a popular tourist destination among mainland Puerto Ricans and Americans and has been considered by Discovery Channel to be the second-most beautiful beach in the world.^[2]

Gallery

Stormy weather over Flamenco
Tank in Flamenco
Walkway Leading to Flamenco Beach

References

↑ "Flamenco Beach / Beaches in Culebra". Retrieved May 28, 2011.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Flamenco Beach Culebra, Puerto Rico". IslaCulebra.com. Retrieved May 28, 2011.

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Coordinates: 18°19′54″N 65°19′05″W / 18.33167°N 65.31806°W / 18.33167; -65.31806

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