QUINAN BAY, BONNASSE BEACH AND COLOMBUS BAY

The beaches of this part of the island are far from idyllic, and often at the foot of monstrous petrochemical complexes... nice to swim! Popular beaches close to the city are frequented by the inhabitants of San Fernando, like Vessigny near Bréa, Point Fortin or Iros Bay. Some beaches, however, deserve an effort, for all those who would like to swim a little further away from pollution and will be surprised by the beauty that nature opposes to the industrial horrors that humans have installed there.

Quinian Bay. To reach this pretty bay, we cross fields and bamboo and teak plantations all along the way. The current on this beach is moderate, and lifeguards watch over the safety of swimmers. You can also use the barbecues, day tables, and parking for your car. Camping and fishing are popular here and the area is safe as long as it is not deserted.

Further west at the end of the southern peninsula is Bonasse Beach, with clear sand and crystal clear lagoon water, at the foot of a fishing village (it's beautiful), in the Cedros area. Almond and coconut trees line the unsupervised beach, which becomes dangerous in rough seas. A neighboring alternative, Colombus Bay, offers milder waters. There is even a parking lot, showers not always in good condition, street vendors on weekends but no lifeguards.