Balneario de Vega Baja or also known Playa de Puerto Nuevo is one Islands favorites and with all the good reasons. Located in the city of Vega Baja, this beach is everything that you can ask for a family trip and have one of your greatest times in the island of Puerto Rico. It is very well known for the great formation of rocks on the north side of the beach, that serves like a natural barrier to the open sea conditions. This creates one of best and calm waters  on any beach in the island. The Playa of Puerto Nuevo was granted a Blue Flag for her excellent conditions.

The beach of Puerto Nuevo can be described by her golden sand, the natural barrier and calm steady sea conditions. It is a natural spectacle when the Atlantic ocean waves breaks into the barrier and fills a natural cove pool with her waters . Crystal clear waters, with great visibility most of the time, ideal for any underwater adventure. Wide access beach to east side and south east the Malecón. Also you would find a sea natural pool created by the north rocks, ideal for kids. It is possible to climb the rocks and take pictures and eyesight the rest of the coast, just be careful and use some sturdy shoes because the sharpness on this rocks formation.  It is a tourist attraction with many centered options that make a visit very ease and accesible. On this beach you can do: swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, jogging and volleyball. It is very family friendly.

This Balneario of Vega Baja counts with many public amenities like: parking, bathrooms, showers, beach volleyball court, lifeguards, swimming designated area, sidewalks and food trucks. Outside of the Balneario of Vega Baja just a few steps away there are many restaurants and places to stay in with easy access to the main roads,highway, market places and other nearby attractions. 

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Get a sun tan or just enjoy the view, this Playa of Puerto Nuevo is a great option for any family visiting the north coast of Puerto Rico.