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Baie Rouge

  • April 16, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Cantin2 from Quogue, New York
Baie Rouge

We love this charming cove—a bit hard to find since it's marked only by a small blue and white sign from the main road. It's between Baie Longue and Marigot. Access is from a dirt road on the left lined with rocks that have been painted white. There's parking for about 30 cars with two attendants?? Are they watching your property or waiting to rent you a chaise lounge and lead you to one side or the other of the beach??The area is rather tacky and eclectic—two beach shacks that grill food and rent chairs and umbrellas—Chez Raymond and Gus's—serving drinks, ribs, chicken and fries—the usual barbecue stuff. Tables are under a canopy to provide shade. Faded signs and menus, damaged thatched rooves covered with plastic, half broken beach lounges, mismatched umbrellas—it all adds up to a relaxing beach day. You may be able to bargain down from $10 to $7 for two beach chairs - or if they recognize you from earlier in the week you'll probably get a free umbrella, or be led to a better or more quiet spot on the beach. If you sit close enough to the shacks, you'll even have music.The beach is about 1/2 mile long with rocky ledges at both ends providing a little bit of snorkeling. The homes and villas are set up high on the hill, so the beach feels quite private if you walk further away from the entrance. The water here can be rough, but at most times it has nice rolling waves that break close to shore. It does get deep quickly. We find it fun to be bobbing along on a noodle. Easy to pack and bring from home. It curls right around the edge of your suitcase before you pack it.Great views of Anguilla, crystal clear water, mansions on the cliffs surrounding the beach and snorkeling near the rocks, cold drinks and OK food are Baie Rouge's appeal. The sand is coarse and soft, making it a bit difficult to walk—you'll get a good workout. The beach does get busy on cruise ship days. With a mix of visitors from around the world, expect to see topless at this beach and as you get further away from the beach bars the "au naturelle" folks are also enjoying the beach.We always spend a couple of afternoons here and continue to enjoy it. Listen for the bartenders blowing the conch shell, that means "Happy Hour"To read more about Baie Rouge click here

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