On the hike down I thought... oh no, this hike back is going to suck.. but it really was not that bad at all. Once we got to Brava beach we were the ONLY people on the beach for an hour. We hiked to the left and went on the rocks where we found the natural pool. We took a dip in there (since Brava really isn't a swimming beach, the waves are pretty big and I think it's used more for surfing) and we were totally blown away by the man-made shelters that people have created. One shelter even has a swing!!! Totally worth the hike.
The hike to Playa Brava is not bad. The hike back to your car is all uphill but...it is well worth the effort. The day we went we shared the whole beach with only two other people. The waves were small and the swim a delight. We had packed a lunch and ate in peace listening to the waves and watching the blue, blue water. We hiked to the far end and back with no footprints but ours.
Bravo beach is hard to get to put the surfing is great. Waters here are not really meant for swimming. There are long roads and then Longpath's to get to the speech. If you're looking to swim do not come here.
This beach is a 20 minute easy walk but well worth it. You take the road just past the museum outside of town on 250 and drive until it ends. Park at the end of the road and walk the well defined patch. You may see some of the few wild horses, crabs, snakes and birds on your way. Once you get there it is absolutely stunning.Since you will probably be the only ones on the beach (during the week days) you may even get lucky.
An amazingly beautiful and secluded beach where its possible to spend an entire day without seeing another person.
I was on this beach for 4 hours and never saw another person. Probably not everyone's cup of tea especially with the trek it takes to get there.
I won't say more because I don't want everyone to go here. Wow what a nice place. really hard hike (kidding!) to get there.
Brava is magnificent and private. It has wave action similar to Zoni and Flamenco. Those wanting to visit should be ready for a healthy 20-30 minute one-way hike with elevations. Although it is not as difficult to hike in as Resaca, it is still a challenge for some. Bring water and food. There are no facilities or kiosks here.
Playa Brava is a beautiful, semi-remote beach on the north shore of Culebra island. But be careful - the undertow and rip-current are especially strong here, and after body-surfing a few waves, I found it difficult to swim back to shore (I'm an intermediate swimmer).
If you like the sound of the waves and the ocean breeze, you can find it soothing and relaxing. It is never crowded and if you want to reach a book by the sure virtually almost by your self…. this is the place to go.