The Grenadines Attractions
The main islands which comprise the Grenadines are Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, the Tobago Cays, Palm Island, and Petite St Vincent. They range from lightly populated to uninhabited and are home to some excellent beaches and dive sites. Most of the islands offer resort accommodation.
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Bequia
This small island, although the largest of the Grenadines, is home to beaches and popular with yachters.
Canouan
The island of Canouan is known for its beautiful white sand beaches and snorkeling areas. It is home to about 2,000 people, most of who live in the island's only village, Retreat Village. Despite its size Canouan offers luxury accommodation and golfing.
Mayreau
Mayreau is a small island covering only 2.5sq km/.95sq mi. The only village is home to about a few hundred people and there is just one road on the island. Most visitors arrive at the dock on Saline Bay.
Mustique
Mustique is a privately owned island frequented by a number of celebrities. The island is 5 km (3 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide and has its own airport, general store, and shops. There are several beaches and snorkeling areas around the island.
Palm Island
Palm Island is a tiny island dominated by a private resort. There are five white sand beaches around the island. The island has a small airport and is also only a short boat ride from Union Island.
Tobago Cays
The Tobago Cays are comprised of five small, uninhabited islands. Protected by reefs the beaches offer calm clear waters for swimming and snorkeling. The area is popular with yachtspeople.
Mayreau - Saltwhistle Bay
Salt whistle Bay offers a protected white sand beach with the small Salt Whistle Bay Club Resort just back from the shore a short distance.
