Mayreau

Where Less is More

It is easy for sailors to by-pass Mayreau, going either to the Tobago Cays or Union. Don't do it! You will cheat yourself out of a special treat.

The island is very small and the population is under three hundred. Virtually everyone lives in the village atop Mayeau's highest peak. There is a steep road leading to the top from Saline Bay and there is another longer road from Salt Whistle Bay.

In the village, you will find a number of small shops. We seem to always find something we like. The crowning jewel in the village is the beautiful, tiny Catholic church. The interior is gem-like, with sun filtering through panels of stained glass. A recent addition is the parish hall that we guess doubles as a community center. There is also a primary school.

Saline Bay is the largest anchorage, lying along the lee side of the island near the southern end. There are usually several sailboats at anchor, and occasionally a cruise ship will anchor offshore and ferry passengers to the beach. The beach itself is a long strand of lovely white sand.

Salt Whistle Bay is the most well-known and popular anchorage. The bay is fairly small and can become pretty crowded. The deep indentation makes it a calm place to stay. Ashore is a pretty beach at the end of which a number of enterprising local people have established open air stalls. Salt Whistle also features a rather exclusive resort. Cruisers are welcome at the outdoor bars.

Directly across a narrow spit of land behind the Salt Whistle beach, you will find another another, wilder beach, usually deserted, that is fun to walk along. At one end, rocky outcroppings force you to climb around, but, for the adventuresome, yet another long beach awaits you.

Salt Whistle Bay

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