Mar Bella Beach
The beach is surrounded by natural limestone seawalls that protect it from the often violent swells of the Atlantic Ocean. These rocks form a natural shallow pool with calm waters that is perfect for families and children. Larger waves do occasionally reach this shallow pool during stormy weather leaving tide pools behind. The western side of the beach is located away from the limestone rocks and while considered more dangerous it can be ideal for surfing.
The beach has recreational facilities such as picnic tables, bathrooms, showers, playgrounds and food kiosks. There are active guards on duty during daylight hours. The balneario and the water quality on the beach are also monitored by the Board of Environmental Quality (Spanish: Junta de Calidad Ambiental) and since 2018 it has been designated as a Blue Flag beach.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/25/Beach_at_Puerto_Nuevo%2C_Vega_Baja%2C_Puerto_Rico.jpg/220px-Beach_at_Puerto_Nuevo%2C_Vega_Baja%2C_Puerto_Rico.jpg)
Gallery
-
Scene at the eastern end of the beach.
-
View of the Atlantic coast from Mar Bella Beach.
-
Tide pools located along the limestone rock formations.
-
Aerial view of the beach and the natural limestone wavebreaks.
-
Waves crashing through the limestone rocks during stormy weather.
References
- ^ "Playa Puerto Nuevo Vega Baja". Municipio Autónomo de Vega Baja (in Spanish). 2014-04-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Playa Puerto Nuevo – Another Beautiful Beach". www.puertoricodaytrips.com. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Show site". Blue Flag. Retrieved 2021-10-04.