Is there a sandy beach near the villa for swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving? Is the beach accessible from the Villa?
First of all, when most people sit on the pool terrace, lounge in the infinity pool, hear the surf crashing, sometimes with splashes going up higher than their heads, they quickly forget about the beach, sand fleas and trinket salesmen. However, there is a sandy beach just 200 yards to the north of the villa. It requires walking up the road a couple lots over and down the embankment to the beach. Our friends—-all in their mid-fifties—have managed to successfully traverse the trail down to this beautiful secluded sandy beach many times. Depending on the time of year, snorkeling can be very good a short distance from the beach. Just a five-minute drive (Sergio can drive you there) to the south of the villa you will find Mismaloya Beach—(film location for Night of the Iguana)-one of the nicest beaches in Puerto Vallarta. You can swim at this beach—or if you choose negotiate a price with one of the many Panga (small boat) that will take you on owners that take you and charter your ow