PLAYA LARGA,

is a beautiful, sparsely crowded beach, located between Zihuatanejo and the airport, with several small palapa restaurants, hammocks, and wading pools for children.

In Ixtapa--Ixtapa's main beach, Playa Palmar, is a lovely white-sand arc on the edge of the Hotel Zone, with dramatic rock formations silhouetted in the sea. The surf here can be rough; use caution and don't swim when a red flag is posted. Several of the nicest beaches in the area are essentially closed to the public, as resort developments rope them off exclusively for their guests. Although by law all Mexican beaches are open to the public, it is a common practice for hotels to create artificial barriers (such as rocks or dunes) to preclude entrance to their beaches.

LA ROPA BEACH:

  Is told that, when a ship runned aground in that beach, it's cargo of fine silks was pushed to the sand beach, spreading it all over. This large beach is located on the center of the Zihuatanejo bay, where people go to enjoy it's clear and calm water, and the water sports that can be arranged there: parachute rides, water ski, wind-runed

surf and water moto rides.

MUNICIPAL BEACH:

 This beach, approximately 900 meters of length, is located in front of downtown center, is very well visited by the people who likes to walk around, see the fishermen coming back from fishing, or just to enjoy the sea near the village. In this beach on "Paseo del Pescador", you will find several restaurants dedicated to serve fresh seafood on the walk side and on the sand , where they also have palapas and lounge chairs.
It is very common to see local people at this area, where there is a basketball court, to watch friendly basketball competitions.
The "Mercado de Conchas" (shells market) is settled here, and the "Teniente Jose Azueta" and "Benito Juarez" Cooperative Offices, that offer facilities to deep sea fishing, diving tours and special trips.

ISLA ENCANTADA: 

 Isla encantada, is a very interesting warm and small beach in a very little cove at the northern end of Zihuatanejo Bay.
There is a restaurant-Bar managed by the owner, Ing. Miguel Farias, who will offer you a free ride from your hotel to this very interesting project, where you can snorkel in it's real crystal clear waters. In fact this place is still unknown even for  lots of local people, being a great alternative to dive, rest, or have your preferable fresh seafood.
Is more than worth to visit it.

PLAYA QUIETA,

 on the mainland across from Isla Ixtapa, has been largely claimed by Club Med and Qualton Club. The remaining piece of beach was once the launching point for boats to the Isla Ixtapa, but it is gradually being taken over by a private development. Isla Ixtapa-bound boats now leave from the jetty on Playa Linda, about eight miles north of Ixtapa. Inexpensive water taxis here ferry passengers to Isla Ixtapa. Playa Linda is the primary out-of-town beach, with water-sports equipment and horse rentals available. Playa las Cuatas, a pretty beach and cove a few miles north of Ixtapa, and Playa Majahua, an isolated beach just west of Zihuatanejo, are both being transformed into resort complexes. Lovely Playa Vista Hermosa is framed by striking rock formations and bordered by the Westin Brisas Hotel high on the hill. All of these are very attractive beaches for sunbathing or a stroll, but have heavy surf and strong undertow. Use caution if swimming here.