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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
One of the beautiful beaches of the Tobago Cays.
A boat anchored off shore, in front of beach in the Tobago Cays.
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