This dreamlike group of coral islands just a half hour-to-40-minute flight from Caracas Is known for shallow turquoise flats, windsurfing/kitesurfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling/diving, and boat-hopping to several of the 300-plus cays, such as Cayo de Agua, Dos Mosquises, Francisquí, and Madrisquí. The main island – just over half a square mile in size – is Gran Roque, in whose town of the same name (pop. around 1,500), visitors typically stay in converted fishermen's homes called posadas, which include meals in their rates. Brightly painted houses; sandy streets with no cars; and a handful of restaurants, casual bars, and shops selling essentials, beach gear, and souvenirs. Oh, and a short stroll away, the Faro Holandés (Dutch Lighthouse), which offers panoramic views over Gran Roque and nearby cays.
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