Not quite as famous as the island's star Princess Margaret Beach, this is an equally splendid stretch of sand that has a couple of places to get meals and a drink. Note: beware of manchineel trees here as they can cause a bad rash.


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Nearby Bequia attractions

1. Princess Margaret Beach

0.4 MILES

Simply divine. Located just around the corner from Port Elizabeth, this is one of the loveliest stretches of sand on the island. It is backed by a wall of…

2. St Mary’s

1.04 MILES

Modest in size, this 1829 Anglican church sits primly by the waterfront. It's usually always open if you want to look inside.

3. Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary

2.94 MILES

At this 'sanctuary,' a well-known institution on Bequia, turtle eggs are hatched and transferred to small concrete pools, ostensibly to give them a better…

4. Fort Duvernette

9.39 MILES

Perched atop a large volcanic rock offshore from Villa, this eerie fort was constructed to defend the town of Calliaqua and affords fantastic 360-degree…

5. Young Island

9.52 MILES

Swaying palms line the beach and shade the attractive tropical retreats that speckle the hillside. To enjoy the island, you need to enjoy the resort –…

6. Public Market

10.92 MILES

There are some permanent stalls in the market building, but the real action is on the streets outside. Bananas in shapes and sizes that will never get…

7. Fort Charlotte

11.03 MILES

Just north of the city and standing proudly atop a 660ft-high ridge, Fort Charlotte (1806) offers commanding views of both town and the Grenadines to the…

8. St Mary's

11.06 MILES

Brooding St Mary's is the most eye-catching of Kingstown's churches and stands in dramatic contrast to the prim, whitewashed Anglican cathedral across the…