 Some of the most beautiful beaches on the island are on the eastern end of the island (formerly the Marine Base) that the Navy named Red Beach, Blue Beach, etc., now called Playa Caracas, Pata Prieta, Playa La Chiva, and Playa Plata.At the far western tip (formerly the Navy Base) is Punta Arenas, which the Navy named Green Beach.The beaches are commonly listed among the top beaches in the Caribbean for their azure waters and white sands.