Green Cay, St. Croix USVI
Sometimes you just want to get away from the busy tourist spots sprinkled throughout the US Virgin Islands. It can seem like an impossible dream if you’re not quite sure where to go. St. Croix offers you all the chances in the world to get in some of the privacy you’ve always wanted but also gives you the chance the take in the unrelenting beauty and grace for which the Caribbean is known. If you’re looking for the perfect spot to take in the Caribbean on your own terms without the raucous of a group of tourists, then you must visit Green Cay.
Green Cay is the perfect spot for lovers on a romantic holiday or for those families who want their children to take in the luxury of the Caribbean to their heart’s content. It’s incredibly easy to access this cay. Walk along the trail that leads to Green Cay, bypassing the guard gate that leads straight into the Green Cay Marina. The beach is marvelous, with beautiful tan sand that is unbelievable soft underfoot. You’ll get so many opportunities to enjoy the beach in absolute privacy. The beach is usually calm, quiet, and rather unpopulated. All you have to do is walk out on to the soft beach sand and realize that you’ve stumbled upon something truly magnificent.
From the beach, you not only have an incredible view of the luscious Caribbean waters, you’ve got an almost perfect view of both Buck Island and the cay itself. Beyond just looking out beyond the sea, you’ll be able to enjoy the warm waters to your heart’s content. The water is calm, soothing, and perfect for those who want to get in a bit of water sports. Bring your snorkeling gear because there is so much waiting for you as you drift under the sea. The wildlife is fruitful and full of beauty. You’ll be able to explore and get in as much of the Caribbean Sea as you can probably handle. If you’re the type that likes to get a guided tour around the waters, and then stop over to the Green Cay Marina --the gates of which you passed on your way to the beach itself.
If you’re coming into Green Cay for the first time, the most logical thing to do is take a boat ride. That’s ride. Though it’s not incredibly hard to reach the cay on foot, it’s advised that you take a boat there. Not only will you get a better experience along the sea, you’ll also be able to make your way to the cay much easier and with a better view of the shoreline and all the beauty that the Caribbean is known for.
Green Cay is that perfect location for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of most mainstream Caribbean beaches. All you need is to bring a beach towel, a picnic basket, and some snorkeling gear and you’ll be well on your way to experiencing the Caribbean in whatever way you see fit.