Mayreau
The smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines — a tiny, unspoilt paradise with Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, and the Tobago Cays on the doorstep
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Things To Do in Mayreau
Salt Whistle Bay, Tobago Cays day trips and authentic island life on the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines.
Salt Whistle Bay
Salt Whistle Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean — a perfect crescent of soft white sand in a sheltered bay on the northwest coast of Mayreau, fringed with palm trees and surrounded by lush green hills. The bay is a popular anchorage for yachts and has a small resort and restaurant. The combination of natural beauty, calm water and peaceful atmosphere makes Salt Whistle Bay truly unforgettable.
Tobago Cays Day Trips
Mayreau is the closest inhabited island to the Tobago Cays National Marine Park — making it an ideal base for day trips to the Cays. The Tobago Cays are just a short boat ride away, with extraordinary snorkelling with sea turtles, stingrays and coral reefs. Day trips by local boat can be arranged from Saline Bay or Salt Whistle Bay.
Saline Bay & Yachting
Saline Bay is the main anchorage on Mayreau — a beautiful bay on the south coast of the island, with a small village, local restaurants and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The bay is a popular stop on the sailing route through the Grenadines, with yachts from across the Caribbean anchoring here. The local restaurants serve fresh seafood and Caribbean cuisine at very reasonable prices.
Hilltop Church & Views
Mayreau's hilltop church is one of the most photographed spots in the Grenadines — a small, simple church perched on the highest point of the island, with spectacular 360-degree views over the Tobago Cays, Union Island, Canouan and the surrounding sea. The short hike to the church passes through the tiny village and offers a wonderful insight into life on one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Caribbean.
Island Life
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines — a tiny, unspoilt paradise with a population of just a few hundred people. The island has no airport and is accessible only by boat, giving it a wonderfully remote and peaceful character. There are no large hotels or resorts — just a few small guesthouses and local restaurants. Mayreau is the perfect destination for those seeking an authentic, unspoilt Caribbean experience.
Mayreau Travel Guide
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines — a tiny, unspoilt paradise with Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, and the Tobago Cays on the doorstep.
Salt Whistle Bay is a perfect crescent of soft white sand in a sheltered bay, fringed with palm trees and surrounded by lush green hills. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean.
Mayreau is the closest inhabited island to the Tobago Cays National Marine Park, making it an ideal base for day trips to the Cays.
Saline Bay is the main anchorage, with a small village, local restaurants and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The hilltop church offers spectacular views over the Tobago Cays and the Grenadines.
Mayreau has no airport and is accessible only by boat — giving it a wonderfully remote and peaceful character. There are no large hotels or resorts, just a few small guesthouses and local restaurants.
Mayreau is reached by boat from Union Island, Bequia or other Grenadine islands.
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