Unspoiled beauty in Culebra
Unlike many islands in the Caribbean, Culebra has thumbed its nose at commercialism and retained a fierce pride in its unspoiled natural beauties and quirky communities. Only 11 square miles, Culebra is an island paradise without a hint of pretension. Strolls down the street are accompanied by an assortment of chickens, and nights are so dark and quiet that a sky full of stars can be fully appreciated for its magical splendor. Culebra vacation rentals are welcoming havens of tranquility and air-conditioned comfort, wonderful places to relax after swimming at the beach or hiking along trails through the emerald hills.
Activities and attractions in Culebra
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit during your stay? Venture out of your vacation home and experience everything that makes Culebra a fun place to get away. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- El Conquistador Golf Course (23.7 mi / 38.1 km)
- Fish Market (15.4 mi / 24.7 km)
Artisan shopping and sunset strolls in Culebra
Sun, sand and surf are the order of the day while on holiday on Culebra. The warm waters of the Caribbean Sea beckon adventurers eager to explore the underwater universe beneath the turquoise waves, and the silky beaches are perfect for playing sand volleyball with friends, building sandcastles with the kids or taking romantic sunset strolls with your significant other. Culebra vacation rentals are close to the town center, where you can leisurely stroll through myriad shops, finding handcrafted goods by local artisans, then head to a nearby pub for a cold drink and swap stories with local residents.
Seasonal weather in Culebra
Travelers enjoy Culebra for its snorkeling. If you're hoping to enjoy some warm-weather activities on your vacation, September, October, August and July are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 83°F.
The emerald isle of Culebra
The sparsely settled island of Culebra is a true emerald isle of heavily forested rolling hills, ringed with exquisite white sand beaches. It has been a haven for animals since President Teddy Roosevelt established a bird sanctuary there in 1909. Myriad birds make their home there now, including bridled, sooty and noddy terns, brown boobies and laughing gulls. White-tailed deer were introduced to Culebra in 1966, and they live happily on the east side of the island. Hiking up into the hills offers opportunities to spot waddling iguanas, tiny lizards scurrying into the undergrowth and fat frogs, eyeing you curiously.
How to get to and around Culebra
The nearest airport is in Culebra (CPX-Benjamin Rivera Noriega), located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT), which is 20.5 mi (33 km) away.