BEACHES

 

The beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo are ideal spots for relaxing and doing aquatic sports. Among the most visited beaches are:

 

Playa Blanca ? Located 25 km (15 mi) south of Zihuatanejo. At this quiet beach you?ll find a colony of an endangered bird species. Here you can explore the Barra de Potosi Lagoon.

 

Playa Larga ? Located 5 km (3 mi) south of Zihuatanejo. At this 20 km (14-mi) beach you can do various aquatic sports.

 

Playa La Ropa ? Located southeast of Playa Municipal, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia, in Zihuatanejo.

This beach has calm waters and a wide variety of restaurants and hotels. It?s also ideal for

doing all kinds of water sports.

 

Playa Las Gatas ? Located south of the Zihuatanejo Bay, on Av. Paseo de la Bahia. This beach of rocky landscape is a popular family destination thanks to its calm waters.

 

Playa La Madera ? Located east of Playa Municipal, off Av. Paseo del Palmar. The fine sand of this beach extends about 200 meters (660 feet). Here you?ll find restaurants and lodging.

 

Playa El Palmar ? This beach?s entrance is on Blvd. Ixtapa. It?s about 3 km (2 mi) long and has one of the most important tourist resorts in the nation. It?s also ideal for doing aquatic sports.

 

Playa Quieta ? Located 6 km (4 mi) west of Ixtapa, off Highway 200. This beach with small waves is ideal for relaxing or enjoying various water sports.

 

Isla Ixtapa ? Located 20 minutes by boat from Playa Quieta. On this island you?ll find a group of three beaches: Varadero del Coral, Cuachalalate and Carey, which all are incredibly beautiful and optimal for doing aquatic sports.