Description
Mayreau Island is a hidden Caribbean gem that stands as the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines. Covering just 1.2 square miles and completely free of airports or large resorts, this peaceful island offers a true off the grid escape defined by untouched natural beauty. A single, charming hill connects the island's only village of 300 residents to spectacular beaches, including the world famous, palm fringed crescent of Salt Whistle Bay. Whether you are climbing to the historic hilltop church for a panoramic view of the nearby Tobago Cays or swimming in the calm, turquoise waters of Saline Bay, Mayreau provides an authentic, slow paced slice of old Caribbean paradise.
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Things to do
Trek the Ridge to Windward Bay
Trekking the ridge to Windward Bay offers a peaceful nature walk away from the island's main beaches. The trail follows Mayreau’s central ridge, leading you through lush tropical greenery and dry coastal forest down to a secluded, untouched coastline. Once you reach the bay, you are rewarded with a wild beach completely protected by a massive barrier reef, making the shallow waters highly active with colorful coral formations and marine life. Because this side of the island catches the full force of the Atlantic trade winds, it is a beautifully breezy spot that remains quiet and uncrowded, perfect for beachcombing and spotting sea birds.
Go Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing on Mayreau Island offers a thrilling water sports adventure fueled by steady Caribbean trade winds and beautiful marine landscapes. The windward side of Salt Whistle Bay is the island's premier launching spot, where a protective outer reef keeps the inside waters flat and shallow, creating ideal conditions for both beginners mastering their board control and advanced riders practicing aerial tricks. As you glide across the vibrant, turquoise water, you are surrounded by soft white sands and a backdrop of wild, green hillsides. The lack of large crowds and motorised boat traffic means kitesurfers have plenty of open space to ride the wind, making Mayreau a true hidden gem for wind sports enthusiasts in the Grenadines.
Hike to the Hilltop Church
Hiking to the hilltop church is a must do activity that offers the most breathtaking viewpoint on Mayreau Island. The walk takes you up a steep hill through the island's only village to the historic, stone built Church of the Immaculate Conception. Standing on the breezy ridge right outside the church doors treats you to a spectacular, panoramic view of the sparkling Caribbean Sea, looking directly down over the world famous Tobago Cays Marine Park and its surrounding coral reefs. It is the perfect spot to capture incredible photographs, experience a quiet moment of reflection, and feel the refreshing trade winds that sweep across the island.