Bequia has a wonderful, varied, assortment of beaches for
swimming, snorkeling, and sunning. Their best feature is you will never
find a crowd! Below are some of the beaches Bequia has to offer. Inquire
locally for current conditions and characteristics, as they can change due
to weather and other factors. If you plan to hike to a remote beach, let
someone know where you are going and ask for directions. One other note,
nude and topless sunbathing are against the law. Sunscreen, hats and
cover-up are advised and drink plenty of water, to remain hydrated. Enjoy!
Advert. "Ruff and Ready Hiking" - Discover Bequia on foot. Hikes for all ages. Hikes of one hour or more, anytime.
contact: "Bushman" Brent Gooding 784-495-2524
Advert. "Nature Walks and Hiking Tours"
see the natural side of Bequia w/ Francoise & Martine. 784-457-3898
(Fr. & Eng.)
Advert. "All Around Bequia Tour" Sabine 784-593-9241
slbequia@gmail.com (Ger. & Eng.)
Beach
Characteristics
Hope Bay
hike in, semi-secluded,
body surfing, white sand, picturesque, no facilities, some shade
Ravine Bay
hike in, secluded, rough
surf, dark sand, blow hole, picturesque, no facilities, some shade
Friendship Bay
easy access by vehicle or
walk, restaurants, beach bar, white sand, snorkel sites, picturesque,
shade
Tony Gibbons Bay
(Princess Margaret Beach)
short walk over bluff or
down rough road or water taxi, no facilities, generally calm, white
sand, picturesque, some shade, popular spot but not crowded, good
swimming, some snorkel
Lower Bay
easy access via walk,
boat, or vehicle, Sunday fun, restaurants, beach bars, meet other
people, white sand, generally calm, snorkel sites, some shade
Industry Bay (Crescent
Beach)
hike or vehicle, semi-
secluded, restaurant/beach bar, snorkel sites, white sand,
shade, picturesque, generally calm
Spring Bay
hike or vehicle, semi-
secluded, occasional facility, snorkel sites, white sand, shade,
picturesque, generally calm, somewhat shallow
Park Bay
hike or vehicle, semi-
secluded, turtle hatchery, no other facilities, snorkel site,
white sand, shade, windy
Rocky Bay
Water taxi, dive boat,
hike, rocky shore, good snorkel, semi secluded, some dive boat
traffic, no shade
L'Anse Chemin
difficult access- hike or
dive boat, rocky shore, secluded, experienced snorkel only, some
shade, remote
Athneal Ollivierre Beach
vehicle and short walk,
near airport, no facilities, white sand, semi- secluded, generally
calm, clear, and shallow
Belmont
beach walkway, sandy
bottom, boat traffic, best swim near end of walkway, some snorkeling
there, harbor views, generally calm
Here are a few beach
pictures from around the island to "wet" your appetite.
