Culebra : Profile

Location

Culebra and Vieques are commonly known as the "Spanish Virgin Islands". These islands are still relatively undeveloped and many think they represent what the Caribbean was 30 years ago. There are many beautiful anchorages and dive spots, with empty and pristine beaches.

Culebra is a popular weekend tourist destination, especially known for its crystal clear water.

Many of the small islands around Isla Culebra are nature reserves and restrictions must be observed.

Position 18°18’N, 65°17’W.

Clearance

Boats enter Ensenada Honda (Big Harbour) then should proceed to the head and anchor in sand just west of Cayo Pirata. If arriving from the US or British Virgin Island all yachts must clear in. One should anchor off the main town of Dewey, which is in the narrowest part of the isthmus. Dinghies can be left at the town dock which is west of the Dinghy Dock Restaurant. Clearance is done at the airport about a 2 mile walk away.

Ensenada Honda is very well protected by its reef, and is about a mile and a half long. It has several quiet coves with a reasonable depth of water and good holding.

Fresh supplies are not easily obtained.

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