Mayreau Island Visitor Guide
Mayreau is a small island in the Grenadines chain in the Caribbean Sea and part of the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is known for beautiful beaches, clear water and a laid-back atmosphere. These are some of the best places to visit on Mayreau.
Saline Bay
A long white sand beach in the south of the island, on the calm leeward side. It has the jetty where the inter-island ferry calls, and it takes its name from the island's salt pond. It is a great place to relax and swim in clear water.
Salt Whistle Bay
At the northern tip of the island, Salt Whistle Bay is a sheltered anchorage and a crescent of sand, with the windward shore just a short walk across a narrow isthmus. It is a favorite swimming and sundowner stop. Read the full guide to Salt Whistle Bay, the beach between two seas.
Old Wall, the village
Mayreau's only village, known as Old Wall, sits on Station Hill above Saline Bay. It is home to a small population of local families and is the place to experience island culture and meet friendly locals. The road through the village has views over the Tobago Cays, Canouan and Union Island. See Mayreau village and history.
The windward beaches
The Atlantic side is wilder and quieter. Windward Careenage, Upper Bay and Windward Bay, south of Tamarind Hill, the island's highest point, reward anyone who walks over. See the beaches of Mayreau.
Monkey Point
A secluded beach at the southern end of the island, reached on foot from Saline Bay or by boat. See Monkey Point.
The Tobago Cays
Just east of Mayreau, the five uninhabited Tobago Cays and Horseshoe Reef form the heart of the Tobago Cays Marine Park, which also includes Mayreau. They can be reached by boat and are a great place to spend a day snorkeling and relaxing. See a day in the Tobago Cays from Mayreau.
Overall, Mayreau is a great place to visit for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean. There is plenty to enjoy, and the island's friendly people make it a welcoming place.
Further reading
- How to Get to Mayreau Island
- Salt Whistle Bay: The Beach Between Two Seas
- A Day in the Tobago Cays from Mayreau
- Things to Do on Mayreau
- Practical Tips for Mayreau