Holidays to Margarita Island (Isla de Margarita)

Getting there and getting around

Flights to Margarita island are from London Gatwick or Manchester Airport. The tour operator First Choice Holidays are the only company providing charted flights at present and offer fantastic deals to this beautiful destination. Margarita International Airport is located in the south part of the island and is said to be a lot more modern than most Caribbean airports, it provides several nice shops and places to eat. The outside of the airport is always lined with taxis and fares are cheap, therefore transfers to chosen Margarita hotels are easily catered for.

Things to do

Holidays to Margarita would not be complete without a visit to one of the most famous sights in the world, Angel Falls. Situated in the Venezuelan mainland, holidaymakers are able to arrange this trip with the tour company ‘Aerotuy,’ who arrange everything for you, including your flight from Margarita. Angel Falls is the world’s highest waterfall with a height of a staggering 978 metres, more than 16 times the height of Niagara Falls. A day visit here is said to be an unforgettable magnificent experience.

Food and drink

Typical Venezuelan food is fish and shellfish both served to the highest of quality in Margarita. The national dish here is ‘Pabellon Criolla,’ a dish of beef, black beans and cheese, usually served with cooked bananas and rice. This delicious speciality is washed down with a coconut based drink, served ice cold with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Venezuelan cuisine is found in many of the small restaurants dotted around Margarita and are very reasonably priced. For cheap holidays to Margarita visit travel.co.uk today and let us find you the best deal available. We offer package holidays to Margarita along with tailor made holidays all at exceptional prices.