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Sightseeing secluded and all clean and uncrowded. Bathe in the clear, safe waters, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, sailing, diving and other water sports. Princess Margaret Beach is a lovely ribbon of golden sand, just down from Port Elizabeth. The beach was formerly known as Tony Gibbons Beach; until Princess Margaret enjoyed a dip there in 1958. There is a cliff pathway linking Princess Margaret beach to the popular, expansive Lower Bay. Fringed by fishing boats and nets, its casual atmosphere is further enhanced by a number of very good, and reasonably priced bars and restaurants – including the world famous De Reef with its popular Sunday afternoon music jam and Keegan’s with its delicious, reasonably-priced homecooking and Saturday night barbecue – making Lower Bay a favourite location both during the day and in the evening. Friendship Bay, only a short ride from Homemade Bequia jams for sale! town on the south side of the island, offers a long, wide sweep of beach and excellent conditions for diving, sailing and snorkelling. Also on Friendship Bay is the Bequia Beach Hotel’s main restaurant, Blue Tropic, and the Bagatelle Restaurant & Bar on the beach. Between the bays of Friendship and Spring is Hope Bay, with its remote beach. Here the rather shallow waters and the long lines of breakers from the Atlantic Ocean make the spot ideal for first-rate body surfing and windsurfing. However, the strong undertow demands that this is for the more experienced surfers only. With no hotels or bars in the vicinity, take a friend, something to drink and maybe a picnic. Look for signposts or ask for directions. Along the main road out of the harbour is the romantic and secluded shallow beach at Spring Bay, behind which are acres of tall palm trees and a working Caribbean plantation which form part of Firefly Plantation Hotel Bequia. A guided tour of the plantation and ruined sugar mill lasts approximately 45 minutes. You can sample fruit and vegetables in season, crush your own sugar cane juice and learn about coconuts, bananas and various herbs and flowers; bookings suggested and children welcome. Just north of Spring is the inaptly named Industry Bay. But fear not, there is no heavy industry here or anywhere else on the island. It’s a glorious palm-fringed beach, wonderful for snorkelling, and with surf particularly suitable for surfing beginners. A word of caution – there can be a quite strong undercurrent at times. Lastly, a short road walk from Industry Bay over the headland will bring you to Park, with its palm shaded, isolated beach, home to the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary. Not so great for swimming, but a wonderful point from which to explore on foot the undeveloped northern reaches of the island. 30
Lower Bay Taxi Fares Taxi rides are inexpensive and as all the drivers are justifiably proud of their island, they will take you to the most interesting, scenic and unusual places, all in a leisurely three-hour ride, or tailored to suit your own time requirements. Most vehicles are radio operated on VHF 68 and will do airport and ferry pick-ups and drop-offs. A recommended list of the local taxi fares is available from the BTA office. Visitors are advised to agree the fare in advance as well as determining whether the charge is in EC or US dollars. Recommended Car Hire: B&G (Gideon’s) Jeep & Moke Rental Tel/Fax: (784) 458 3760 gideontaxi@vincysurf.com Challenger Taxi & Rentals Tel: (784) 458 3811/455 9163 challengertaxi@yahoo.com DeBest Taxi & Tour Service Tel: (784) 458 3349/530 4737 friendshipgapt@karibcable.com Gunno Taxi Service Tel: (784) 458 3768/497 5659 gunsalvo@hotmail.com KMG Rental Service Tel (784) 532 4821/454 9163 kmgrentalservice@gmail.com Parnell’s Moke Rental Tel: (784) 457 3066 Phil’s Car Rental Tel: (784) 458 3304julies2007@hotmail.com Sunrise Rentals Tel: (784) 457 3086/593 3631 Yacht Charters and Off-island Day Tours The vessels in our listing offer a variety of day trips, private charters and excursions. In the course of a Bequia holiday, it is well worth exploring the surrounding Grenadine islands, and not surprisingly, sailing is the most popular choice of most visitors. With regular trade winds, limitless visibility and the Caribbean Sea’s tidal movements, the Grenadines offer some of the best blue water sailing to be found anywhere in the world. So, for something luxurious, cruising at your Holiday Bequia 31
Page 1: Your Complimentary Guide
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Page 6 and 7: BEQUIA EASTER REGATTA MARCH 24-28,
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Page 12 and 13: Simple Facts Princess Margaret Beac
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