There are a number of reasons to visit Puerto Rico, and every year millions of people choose it as their vacation destination. But of all of the reasons to travel to this tropical country, it’s the Puerto Rico beaches that really make it strand out, and bring people back again and again. The greatest quality of the beautiful beaches in the area is the fact that there are so many laying across each city, each one offering something just a little bit different the next.

With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which Puerto Rico beach to visit first, and with literally dozens over the span of the area, it is impossible to see them all in one trip. There are a few, however, that seem to really stand alone, and offer the best in the Puerto Rico beach experience. Here is a list of my own top picks, for anything from surfing, to swimming, to relaxing in the sun.