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Beaches
Mustique is a
picturesque and secluded 1,400 acre island surrounded by nine
beaches of pure white sand, with gently swaying coconut palms and
warm turquoise waters. Macaroni Beach is perhaps the most famous of
Mustique's beaches and is situated on the east coast of the island.
Other popular beaches on the Atlantic or Caribbean are Endeavour,
Lagoon, L'Ansecoy and Simplicity, several of which have picnic hut
facilities. Reservations for picnic tables can be made through the
Hotel Reception.
The Pool
An 50' by 18'
swimming pool is located in the centre of the resort which is
furnished with teak lounges and large umbrellas, with views across
the hotel gardens to the Caribbean Sea.
Scuba Diving and Watersports
The water sports department is located on property and
introductory dives, open water certification and other various dive
courses are available with a certified dive instructor. A number of
non-motorised water sports equipment is available from the water
sports department on a complementary basis.
Royal Sailing and Boating
Daytrips
Day trips to the neighbouring
islands can be arranged from the hotel. Enjoy a sailing or power
boat trip to the neighboring Grenadine Islands of Bequia, Canouan,
Tobago Cays, Palm, Union, and Petit St. Vincent. Boats charter
prices vary accordingly to location and destination.
Fishing
Inshore and deep-sea fishing -
price available upon request . Year-round catches may include:
inshore - salt water salmon and mackerel, jack, yellowtail snapper
and barracuda and deep sea - tuna, dorado (mahi-mahi), wahoo, sail
fish and marlin Tennis
The two recently refurbished
tennis courts are available for guest use at the resort as well as 4
flood lit courts located two minutes drive from the hotel on the
Island. Private lessons are available with the Mustique Island
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Horseback riding
The Mustique Equestrian Centre
offers thoroughbred horses and ponies to take you on scenic riding
trails all around the island. These trails meander up into the
hills, offering impressive panoramic views, and down on the white
sand beaches where you can indulge in your childhood fantasy of
galloping in the surf.
Fitness Trail
Located near the airport and
you'll find 15 exercise "stations" scattered between L'Ansecoy Beach
and the tennis courts.
You can walk around the 2.2
mile loop if you choose, taking between 30 minutes and an hour,
depending on your exertion rate. Each instruction has different
levels from beginner to expert.
Hiking
It is easy to explore the
history of Mustique going back to the days when cotton was king.
Mustique is easy to explore on foot although there are no marked
trails. The adventurous can find the remains of old sugar mills,
slave quarters and plantation houses and pre-Columbian pottery is
also occasionally found. A number of beaches are connected along the
coastline by rustic stone paths.
Birding and Flora &
Fauna
From the woodlands on the
hillsides to the hardwood hammock and mangrove communities, to the
beaches, sea grass and coral reefs...all well-worth exploring. Over
100 species of plants and 55 species of birds can be found on and
around our island. The story is the same below the water where the
surrounding coral reefs teem with over 115 species of fish, all in
different colors, shapes and sizes.
Golfing
The Raffles Resort and Golf
Club on the neighboring island of Canouan offers a demanding 18 hole
course (72 par). A golfers package includes green fees, golf cart,
lunch and use of the Beach Club facilities - price available upon
request. Transportation to and from Canouan is easily arranged a 10
minute charted flight or 45 minutes by power boat. |