Centro Comercial Rattan Plaza (Av. Jóvito Villalba, between Pampatar and Porlamar) – this shopping center, which has existed since the 1990s, has around 80 retailers (including some international brands like Clarks, Nine West, while the rest are local outlets). There’s also a play area for school children, art exhibits, musical events, and even gourmet cooking […]
Centro Comercial Sambil (Av. Jóvito Villalba, Pampatar) — located within the same boulevard on this vacation enclave, this is the largest mall on Margarita Island. Totaling 243 retailers, they include many of the same brands found in their Caracas outlet, the one difference being is that this outlet is located a short drive to the […]
Centro Comercial La Vela (Calle Los Uveros, Porlamar) – this shopping center is smaller than Costa Azul and Sambil, but still has a good selection of retailers and a decent food court. There is some entertainment during the weekends.
Centro Comercial Parque Costa Azul (Av. Jóvito Villalba, Pampatar) –since Margarita Island is a tax-free zone, that means prices are around 15% to 20% lower than the rest of Venezuela. For that reason, it’s no surprise that a number of shoppers, including vacationers from other parts of Venezuela, visit this and other shopping centers in […]
Tabaco Club Cigar Lounge (Av. Principal de Pampatar, Cento Comercial Galerias Primus, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this is a haven for cigar aficionados – with cigars available from all the major cigar-making countries: from Cuba to Dominican Republic. Along with the lounge smoking areas, tapas and other Spanish delicacies are also served there, as well […]
Olas Beach Club (Boulevard de Playa El Agua, Sector La Mira, Playa El Agua) – this is a nightspot suitable for drinks and music (not so much as a restaurant, since there are limited food options here). This venue’s saving grace is its location near the beach.
Miragua Club de Playa (Boulevard Playa El Agua, Calle Miragua, Margarita Island) – this venue, whose décor can be best described as “art gallery white”, is a trendy beachside lounge and restaurant for those who like “Nikki Beach” style beach sofas, Philippe Starck chairs and even candles – all against a backdrop of “Café del […]
Il Mercato Bianco (Centro Comercial Parque Costazul) – patrons come here for the upscale ambiance (which looks like a page out of Architectural Digest and similar publications). Light tapas-type dishes and seafood specialties served here, along with a variety of wines and fine liquors (from scotch to rums). A favorite among well-heeled Venezuelans and international […]
Mosaíco Artebar (Avenida Aldonza Manrique Playa El Ángel – diagonal a Rattan Plaza, Pampatar) – this is one of the trendier lounges at Pampatar, a great gather place for groups of friends. Delicious tropical drinks and tapas (light snacks) served here.
Kamy Beach Lounge (Av. Aldonza Manrique, Playa Varadero, Pampatar, Margarita Island) – this stylish beachside venue, with Nikki Beach-style sofas on the sands, and a large palm-thatched dance floor nearby, plays mostly electronic dance music and some Latin to a mostly young college crowd. Major musical events are often held here during certain holidays (like […]