MAYREAU

Mayreau is a small island, 1.5 miles in length, with a population of 200. There is no airport and just one short road, which runs from the dock at Saline Bay, on the central west coast, up to the island's sole village.

Lying just west of the Tobago Cays, Mayreau is most commonly visited on sailing cruises that travel through the cays and then sail into the deep V-shaped Saltwhistle Bay, at the island's northern tip. Saltwhistle Bay is protected by a long narrow arm, which at its narrowest, is just a few yards wide. The bay is stunning, with clear waters, beautiful white sands, calm waters and a protected anchorage for visiting yachts. Parts of the island are within the Tobago Cays Marine Park.

There are no roads from Saltwhistle Bay, however, a track leads south to the village (a five-minute uphill walk from the dock to the village centre). There is a sandy beach along Saline Bay and deserted beaches within easy walking distance on the east side of the island.