Playa El Yaque is internationally known as one of the seven best locations in the world, having ideal conditions for windsurfing, and as such it attracts enthusiasts from all over the world, especially from Europe. It displays a row of hotels, shops and restaurants close to the beachfront, featuring a wide range of facilities and sports gear. The beach is located on the south side of Isla Margarita, about three kilometres away from the island's International Airport. The trade winds blow steadily for most of the year, and the shallow sea extends south of the beach for several hundred metres, allowing fallen windsurfers to stand on the flat sand bottom. As in most of the Caribbean, the water is usually warm enough to allow windsurfing for hours wearing just a swimsuit or a bikini. On a typical day, up to one thousand windsurfers may be seen sailing at any given moment, along with practitioners of other similar water sports.