Sandy Island
Ultimate guide (December 2024)
Sandy Island is a tiny uninhabited islet near the airport of
Carriacou Island, Grenada. A water taxi from Paradise Beach costs US$15 per person. This is expensive for a 5 minute ride, but it is worth it. There is no a living soul during the hurricane season (from June to October). But there are a lot of boats on the mooring in the high season. So the place becomes not so secluded. There is a great lobster bar, - unfortunately not cheap. The beach itself, as well as snorkeling are pretty nice, but far from the best compared to some other Caribbean destinations. Perfect for a half day visit. Shore and seabed: sand, stones.
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[vote] Coordinates: 12.485585, -61.482005
Hotels [edit]
There are no hotels on the Sandy Island, while overnight camping is prohibited. However, on the nearby Carriacou Island, there is a good choice of hotels with rooms' rates starting from US$70 per night.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Grenada international airport (GND), next fly to
Carriacou island airport (CRU).
When to go [edit]
The best time for a beach holiday on the Sandy Island is a dry season from January to June.
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See also other beaches nearby:
8.6 1.4 km to the south ↓
8.1 2.3 km to the east →
7.9 3.5 km to the south ↓
8.2 5.2 km to the north-east ↗
8.1 5.5 km to the south ↓