There is lots to see and do on Vieques, but nothing compares to the idyllic beaches of the island. Try a new one each day. First among equals is Sun Bay, the only beach on Vieques with public facilities. Then there is Media Luna, in the shape of a perfect half moon, Black Sand Beach, Green Beach and Red Beach. For the adventuresome, there are beaches you can explore that have yet to be named—just get hold of a good four-wheel drive vehicle.

For a visit to town, check out Esperanza with its beautiful waterfront promenade—malecon. Still a quaint fishing village, Esperanza is also home to shops, restaurants and art galleries. The main town and center of government is Isabel Segunda, founded in 1843, which is the site of the last Spanish fort built in the New World. El Fortin Conde de Mirasol, now a museum, has been totally restored and from its high vantage point offers a spectacular vista of the coastline.

Just outside of Isabel Segunda near the Bravos de Boston area is the Punta Mulas Lighthouse also known as Morropó, which was built in 1893. This old lighthouse, which still protects the port, boasts a reflector imported from Paris in 1895 that extends a beam that can be seen from as far as 16 miles.

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