Vieques is home to many beaches each with its own flavor and personality. Feast your eyes to clear waters that exude varied shades of blue, turquoise, aquamarine, and light green or sit back and relax at a beachfront cafe while sipping your favorite drink. Adventure freaks can indulge in myriad sports such as skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. If you are a true beach lover then you can choose to stay in one of Vieques villa rentals which offers you easy access to the shore. Other outdoor activities that you can enjoy here include hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. There is lot more to Vieques than beautiful beaches; this tiny tear drop island houses some magnificent historic buildings such as Vieques Fort which boasts the Institute of Puerto Rican culture. For wild life enthusiasts, Vieques National Wildlife Refuge is a perfect place. Covered with thick carpeted forest, the park is inhabited by several endangered wildlife and birds like hawksbill, leather-back and loggerhead sea turtles as well as the Antillean manatee and the brown pelican. The refuge also includes wetlands, forests, beaches, lagoons, coral reefs and sea grass beds. Take some time out and support the wildlife refuge. If you are fond of birdwatching then hike up the mountains or take a guided walk through the beautiful forest trails where you can get a glimpse of exotic birds. If you have the luxury of spending a longer vacation in Vieques then do plan up a trip to San Juan where you will find active nightlife, fine restaurants, excellent golf courses, casinos etc to keep you busy.
Vieques has a good number of shops where you can find all basic items and goods that you will require on your holiday. To make your trip memorable forever buy some lovely handicrafts, paintings and wood work etc as souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones. As far as dinning is concerned, the town boasts several amazing restaurants which serve a great array of food to suit every palate. Treat your taste buds to local cuisine, Comido Criollo, which is combination of Puerto Rican, Caribbean and continental influences or satiate your hunger with international delicacies ranging from Mexican, to Chinese and French, and Italian. Some of the best authentic island food is served from the numerous food stands located roadside and beach side. Nightlife in the town is limited to Vieques Puerto Rico vacation rentals and resorts.