Crash Boat Beach and Aquadilla's Mediterranean Ocean Ambiance

Crashboat beach is situated nearby the town of Aguadilla and has a fantastic Mediterranean ambiance. Although the beach is not really suitable for swimming, the people of Aguadilla often come here to relax in the sun or unwind in the shade of the many palm trees that line the shore. The beach is surrounded by some beautiful mountains that offer a glorious view of the pristine shoreline and the sunset on a clear day.

The waters of Crashboat are generally flat or slightly choppy making them a great place to participate in water sports such as swimming, parasailing and jet skiing. The waves can get quite large from time to time but are generally very agreeable. Crashboat Beach should be on every beach connoisseur's must-see list. Besides the water, the beach has plenty of beautiful vegetation which can be explored by means of adventurous walking trails. The sands of the beach also offers an abundance of pretty, colorful, Mediterranean-style seashells.

There are different stories as to how the beach got its unusual name of "Crashboat". One is that Crashboat got its name from a particularly large boat which crashed into the cement pier before turning south and running aground on the beach. Another relates to the use of the beach by the military during WWII, with the dock being built to accommodate the Crash Rescue Boats Squadron, referred to simply as Crashboat and the name remained.

If you would like to expand your range of water-based activities, just a short trip down the coast will bring you to a few other great places for scuba diving adventures and a couple of other water sports. This added diversity gives Crashboat even more appeal as a destination.

 


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puertorico - 2011-11-18 18:55:41

I was told by a local that a hurricane got the boat stranded and that is how it ended in the beach. To big to remove and too costly. The first comment is the most accurate.

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Raquel - 2011-08-15 22:37:38

well it seem both are correct, if you go to the left side of the beach, you will see the barge that ran aground, it was used to transport sugar, from the dock located about four miles from the town. The main use for the pier was to download fuel for the air base. Part of the oleoduct are still in place. The piers were connected by iron rails that went down with hurricane George, and yes the beach is beautiful and you may practice swimming, scuba, snorkeling, etc. The piers are still used for fishing. Its possible to see wrecks of airplanes also. If you visit the area early in the morning, its possible to see the returning fishermen and help them to haul their nets. Hotels and guesthouses are near and very affordable.
That is correct about the barge (or boat) on the left south side of the beach. This is my favorite beach of course I was born in Aguadilla and I would go all the time. If you go in the summer, weekends or holidays its very crowded and hard to find where to park. I think is much peaceful during weekdays!

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PuertoRico. Team - 2011-01-21 06:53:16

Thank you for posting your comments and personal experiences on PuertoRico.com. We strive to present accurate and interesting information regarding this fascinating island, and appreciate feedback from visitors to our site. Best wishes from the PuertoRico.com Team

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