15 Secluded Caribbean Beaches You’ll Want to Keep to Yourself
The Caribbean has no shortage of perfect beaches. But some beaches feel different — quiet, untouched, almost secret. These are the places where the world slows down. There are no crowds, no lines of lounge chairs, no menus. Just soft sand, turquoise water, and a sense that you’ve stumbled upon something special.
Secluded beaches aren’t always the easiest to reach — that’s part of the magic. Some require a ferry, others a trail, and a few can only be found by boat. Some are on islands you’ve never heard of. But for travelers who value quiet, they’re worth every step. This is the Caribbean at its purest: places to walk barefoot, swim until sunset, and leave without ever hearing a speaker or a jet ski.
Here are 15 of the most secluded, secret beaches in the Caribbean — places so peaceful you might just want to keep them to yourself.
Sandy Island, Carriacou
A tiny sandbar just off Carriacou’s coast, Sandy Island feels like a mirage in the middle of the sea. A short boat ride from Paradise Beach brings you to a narrow strip of sugar-white sand surrounded by impossibly clear water. T
What We Like
Sandy Island is the definition of barefoot escape. The water is shallow and glassy, perfect for long swims or floating in silence.
Its remoteness adds to its magic: it’s close enough to reach easily but far enough to feel like your own private cay. Bring a snorkel — the reef just offshore is pristine.
And then there’s the scenery: the marvelous green wonders of the Grenadines.
How to Get There
Fly to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) in Grenada, then take a short flight or ferry to Carriacou. Boats to Sandy Island depart from Paradise Beach; the ride is under 10 minutes.
Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
