Mustique's beaches are the island's main attraction, and they deliver. There are about a dozen of them, most reached by golf buggy on dirt tracks through the vegetation.
Macaroni Beach is the one on every postcard — a wide sweep of pale sand on the Atlantic-facing east coast, framed by sea-grape trees. The surf here is stronger than on the leeward side, making it good for bodyboarding. A small wooden pavilion provides shade.
Gelliceaux Bay is the better swimming beach. Sheltered from the Atlantic swells, the water is calm and shallow, perfect for snorkelling over the reef close to shore. Usually quieter than Macaroni.
Endeavour Bay fronts the main village and the Cotton House jetty. It is convenient rather than spectacular, but the water is clear and it works well for an early-morning swim before the day gets going.
Pasture Bay on the northeastern tip is the most remote — a long walk or buggy ride — but rewards the effort with solitude and strong surf. Turtles nest here during nesting season (May to October); if you walk at night, go carefully.
Lagoon Bay and L'Ansecoy are two more quieter options worth finding on a map before you set out.