What is the best time to travel to Los Roques ?
The archipelago lies in a region that rains very little, so it is not necessary to worry about the time factor to set the date of your trip. The weather is good in Los Roques the whole year: average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius and almost no rain. Hurricanes do not go through.The main rainy season is between October and December. Some people report that it rains the entire day, but that is very rare. For those who like lobster, the fishing season runs from November to April.
What may vary throughout the season is the capacity of the inns, which will influence the price of the daily, and the number of tourists with whom you will share the paradise.Los Roques has some periods which the number of tourists increases. These are the vacation and holiday months.High season includes the months of July, August and mid-September, and extended holidays such as Carnival and New Year.Many Europeans, especially Italians, visit Los Roques during the month of August, which is a vacation month for them. Therefore, if you can, avoid August and other vacation months.There is nothing more spectacular than to contemplate the beauties of Los Roques with very few people around.
Kitesurfing
For those who enjoysports, kitesurfing is a synonym of search for wind and fun, and Los Roques provided the ideal conditions for such practice throughout the year: constant winds and the great beauty of the landscape, which adds to the charm of this sport.Perfect winds for windsurfing and kitesurfing blow throughout the year in Los Roques. Great places to practice kitesurfing are the flat margins between some Keys.
Crasqui and Francisqui are some of the favorite islands of Los Roques archipelago for kitesurfing practitioners. FrancisquiIsland provides surfcamping in a location that is among the world’s best for the surf practice, all just 15 minutes from the main island, Gran Roque.The most comfortable way to get to Francisqui Island is by boat. Waves have a length from 50 to 150 m on that island, and are suitable only for experienced surfers.CrasquiIsland provides fantastic conditions and is only 25 minutes from the main island of Gran Roque. There, side off-shore reigns with mirrored waters in the smooth Caribbean Sea. In the north side, you can go downwind and surf in a small lagoon. Both islands are equally spectacular for kitesurfing on their clear waters and deserted beaches. On the other hand, although kitesurfing in the archipelago of Los Roques is recommended for intermediate and advanced levels, beginners can also take classes to kitesurfing safely.