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Princess Margaret Beach Glossary: Your Essential Guide to Bequia's Most Famous Shoreline

Princess Margaret Beach Glossary: Your Essential Guide to Bequia's Most Famous Shoreline

This glossary helps visitors fully appreciate why this remains Bequia's most celebrated beach - a perfect blend of natural beauty, royal history, and island charm.

A - C

Admiralty Bay Access

The beach's prime location just a 10-minute walk from Port Elizabeth via scenic coastal path

Beach Bar Bliss

Jack's Beach Bar - the iconic watering hole serving legendary rum punches since 1972

Crescent Perfection

The beach's postcard-worthy half-mile curve of powdery white sand and turquoise waters

D - H

Diving Platform

The wooden dock perfect for launching into the crystal-clear Caribbean waters

Frangipani Shade

The fragrant trees providing natural canopy along the backshore

H.M.S. Bequia Wreck

The fascinating snorkel site just offshore featuring a sunken barge (visible at low tide)

I - P

Island Hopping Hub

Popular departure point for water taxis to Mustique and other Grenadine islands

Namesake Royalty

Honors Princess Margaret's 1958 visit when she famously swam here

Pebble-Free Perfection

Unlike some Bequia beaches, this one has exceptionally soft, smooth sand

R - Z

Reef Protection Zone

The eastern end's marine preserve with excellent snorkeling (no anchoring allowed)

Sunset Serenity

One of Bequia's best spots for watching the sun dip below the horizon

Turtle Sightings

Occasional hawksbill visitors feeding on seagrass (best spotted early morning)

Visitor Essentials

  • "No Shoes Needed" - The sand stays comfortably cool even at midday
  • "Cash Only" - Most beach bars don't accept credit cards
  • "Early Claim" - Prime spots fill by 11am during peak season

Pro Tip: Time your visit for low tide when you can walk around the point to secluded Lower Bay.

Pablo Harry

Pablo Harry

Born and raised in the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, I bring a unique insider's perspective to travel storytelling. As a native islander, I explore the hidden corners of the Caribbean often overlooked by typical tourism narratives, sharing the authentic rhythms, flavors, and voices of my home region.