BEACHES
Bequia's Best 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Industry Bay is located just above Spring, and is inaptly named! There is no heavy industry anywhere on the island.
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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.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Bequia in Brief
Bequia is a lush tropical island created millions of years ago by volcanic activity under the ocean. Green, hilly, surrounded by secluded coves and white sand beaches it has successfully avoided the over commercialization of most of the larger Caribbean islands. Off the beaten track it is little harder to reach than many other islands which has served it well. Bequia retains a genuine charm and taste of West Indian life that is not easily found in today's Caribbean of large resorts and cruise ship terminals.
At just seven square miles in size Bequia is small enough to be friendly yet large enough to be interesting. A host of activities are available to visitors from SCUBA Diving and fishing to day sails and yacht charters. There are a handful of small hotels on Bequia, mostly family run. You won't find any resorts or large chain hotels, rather friendly first class service from a family run business. Many visitors opt to stay in villas or apartments. From luxurious 4 bedroom villas with pools to self catering one bed apartments there is something for every budget.
Bequia's Port Elizabeth has been described as one of the prettiest harbours in the Caribbean. A favorite anchorage for yachties in the know from all over the world. Why not come and see for yourself? Discover the hidden Caribbean and relax in paradise...
"BEQUIA"
Lying just nine miles to the south of St. Vincent, Bequia is the largest of the Grenadine islands - a compact seven square miles. Her history has been deeply entwined with the sea for generations. The age-old traditions of boat-building, fishing and whaling are still evident.
The Maltese Falcon isn't a classic yacht, she's a new class of yacht. Her revolutionary sailing system - the Falcon Rig - sets a new milestone in yachting history: 3 self-standing and rotating masts hosting 15 sails for a total sail area of 2,400 square meters (25,791 ft square), handled by the ultimate in Perini Navi Sail Control for unrivalled performance with unmatched safety and manoeuvrability characteristics.
The incomparable interior finds its zenith in the atrium where the 3-decks are united by a circular stairway surrounding the main mast creating a spiralling effect, enhanced by natural light cascading from the top to the lower decks through transparent floors. The main deck is a wide open space featuring a main saloon, an enormous aft-cockpit, 2 separate studio areas and a majestic dining room. Uncompromising comfort for her 12 guests in 5 lower deck staterooms and 1 inimitable passage cabin on the upper deck with a private cockpit, a protected sun bathing area and direct access to the ultramodern wheelhouse: the heart of the whole vessel.
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Located on Admiralty Bay, The Hotel is just a short walk to Port Elizabeth. Scuba, Windsurfing and Kayaking are offered on the premises, and their jetty allows you to take a water taxi to the beach and snorkeling. Each suite has a porch overlooking the sea. Accommodations include King-size beds or twin beds, private bathroom and kitchen. The restaurant and café are open daily.
"Ten sandy paces from the sea and only a hundred more from Port Elizabeth (one of the most adorable towns in the Caribbean), Gingerbread would be desirable for its location alone. But the inn is also fabulous looking with delicate fretworks, curlicued rooflines, and gables with rose medallions - all hand-tooled by Bequian artisans. Its nine rooms are smart, styled with greenheart-wood four-posters, clay lamps, straw mats, and bright banquettes."
Located on Admiralty Bay, this Hotel is beautifully decorated with the traditional gingerbread trim seen throughout the Caribbean. The new Bequia suites, completed in 1998, offer the island's most attractive accommodation. They are constructed with Brazilian greenheart, Italian tiles, and the decorative trellis-work that gives the hotel its name. The bedrooms with adjoining salon open onto a large covered terrace overlooking the bay, just a coconut tree away. This generous covered terrace at the front of each suite is an outdoor living area with comfortable chairs, a dining table and a spectacular view over the bay. The upper storey suites are furnished with a romantic four-poster king-size bed; those on the ground level have twin beds. There is a third bed built into every suite. There is a beautifully-tiled ensuite bathroom in each apartment with ample closet space and a built-in safe.
Each suite has it own fully-equiped kitchen although Gingerbread's famous restaurant is just next door. For more than a decade Gingerbread has been an outstandingly elegant, yet relaxed, restaurant, with a menu ranging from Caribbean to International dishes. Live, non-amplified, music adds charm several nights per week. An outside BBQ is available during the day and a popular coffee shop that serves pastries, cakes, ice creams and of course coffee right on the waterfront.
Dive trips leave from the Gingerbread jetty right outside your door step. Novices can experience a free dive introduction in the shallow waters out side of their suites courtesy of the adjoining dive shop.
A superb honeymoon or wedding destination or just a great hotel for couples looking for romance, style and elegance in one of the most beautiful harbours in the Caribbean at an exceptionally reasonable price.
