IT’S ONE of our favourite sayings in the Caribbean: “Walk Good.” A great way to say goodbye, take care or safe travels in Jamaica, it also aptly describes one of the best things to do in the Caribbean – to take a good, long walk on the beach. And who doesn’t like that? The Caribbean has beaches for everything — a silent escape, an afternoon snorkel, a long nap. But the region has some that are just perfect for those ideal long walks on the beach. So as the summer goes on, and the mercury rises, keep these in mind when you’re planning that perfect sunset stroll in the Caribbean. Is there a beach you prefer for long walks? Let us know in the comments section, and walk good.
Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
The comfortably wide Grace Bay Beach is a stunner. And because the sand is so hard-packed at the waterline, you can take a long walk or even a long run.
Playa Bavaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Simply put, some of the softest, whitest sand you’ll find in the Caribbean.
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Aruba is about the colour of the sand, the combination of the water and the island’s special light – and Eagle Beach is an ideal place to take it all in. And being in the low-rise hotel district makes the vistas that much better.
Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica
This is a safe, long, and fun beach that boasts a particularly robust nightlife. Great for a long walk – though you may stop at several bars along the way.
Meads Bay, Anguilla
It’s about seclusion – being able to take a walk and not see another person. That’s really the Anguilla experience.
Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
The two-mile long Grand Anse Beach is Grenada’s flagship, and every inch is a feast for the eyes.
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
It’s not actually seven miles (more like 5.5), but you can say it’s the beach that started it all. Cayman didn’t invent tourism, but this is the cornerstone of what makes Cayman a great destination. And a terrific walk.
Hotel Zone, Cancun
This beach strip, which is really a collection of smaller beaches, is a little bit like Miami Beach, and there’s just so much to see (and places to stop and have a drink).
Orient Bay Beach, St Martin
Portions of this beach are clothing optional, but with the nightlife, restaurants and watersports, there so much going on that it feels like walking through a sandy circus.
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
This three-mile strip of truly pink sand beach has more of a residential feel — and great for a long, quiet walk.
— CJ