Bequia General Information

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Bequia Beaches

The beaches of Bequia are white sand, some are secluded, and all are clean and uncrowded. The waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sailing, diving, and other water sports. Belmont Walkway skirts the harbour.

The thin strip of Belmont Beach seperates the water from a number of popular restuarants and bars along the harbour front. It has been described as one of the most pituresque harbours in the Caribbean.

Princess Margaret Beach is just down from Port Elizabeth on the leeward side of the island . This beach is a lovely ribbon of golden sand and is so named because Princess Margaret enjoyed a dip there in 1958.

 

Lower Bay is nearby, and is a popular, expansive beach. There are a number of very good, and reasonably priced, bars and restaurants, making it a favourite venue both during the day and in the evening.

Friendship Bay is a short ride from town, and it is a long, wide sweep of beach, with excellent conditions for diving, sailing and snorkeling. The Friendship Bay Hotel is located there, which has a beach bar and restaurant.

Moonhole is on the most southern tip of the island. A private nature reserve featuring a number of free form homes. The beach is sheltered and secluded. Driving downpast the airport the road turns into a dirt track through thick foliage. There is space for limited parking at the entrance to the Moonhole property right along side the beach. Ideal for swimming, plenty of shade. Just a few minutes walk from Moonhole properties.

Hope Bay is north of Friendship, and is a remote, picturesque beach. It is difficult to get to, but that makes it all the nicer! There are no hotels or bars nearby, so bring a picnic. It has rather shallow waters and a long line of breakers from the Atlantic Ocean; this makes it ideal for body surfing and windsurfing.

Spring Bay is a bit further north and it is romantic and very secluded. There are acres of tall palm trees, the working plantation and hotel of Spring.

Industry Bay is located just above Spring, and is inaptly named! There is no heavy industry anywhere on the island. Industry has a nice beach and is wonderful for snorkeling.

Park is a short walk around the corner from Industry, and it is another palm-shaded, undeveloped sandy beach. It is also home to the Oldhegg Turtle Sanctuary.