St Jean Bay Hike Views

[DaveM]

Vic and I recently enjoyed a walk new to us around the peninsula overlooking St Jean Bay. Our route began at the easternmost end of the Anse de Cayes beach during our stay at Hotel Manapany. I had been curious about how to lawfully access this undisturbed hillside until the super nice staff at Manapany helped us with one proper route.

The entire walk is along a paved road, which was a bit puzzling since there are nearly no homes here. Now we no tice two big projects but for a long time this was all green, at least that’s how it looked from the St Jean beach vantage point.

Also, if you don’t mind walking through the gated roadway one could access this on foot from the same road that leads to the hotel Les Ilets.

The views are really wonderful. Hope the pictures give an idea.

 

[cec1]

Vic and I recently enjoyed a walk new to us around the peninsula overlooking St Jean Bay. Our route began at the easternmost end of the Anse de Cayes beach during our stay at Hotel Manapany. I had been curious about how to lawfully access this undisturbed hillside until the super nice staff at Manapany helped us with one proper route.

The entire walk is along a paved road, which was a bit puzzling since there are nearly no homes here. Now we no tice two big projects but for a long time this was all green, at least that’s how it looked from the St Jean beach vantage point.

Also, if you don’t mind walking through the gated roadway one could access this on foot from the same road that leads to the hotel Les Ilets.

The views are really wonderful. Hope the pictures give an idea.

Beautiful photos! Obviously a great walk for seeing the St. Jean world.

Another walk that I would suggest . . . the little “island” at the end of the Rosewood Guanahani beach. Formerly a detached island, it now is accessed at the end of the beach, where sand added to the area makes it possible to walk onto the former island. There’s a trail around its perimeter, with great views . . . moderately difficult — be sure to wear strong shoes.

 

[davesmom]

Beautiful photos! Obviously a great walk for seeing the St. Jean world.

Another walk that I would suggest . . . the little “island” at the end of the Rosewood Guanahani beach. Formerly a detached island, it now is accessed at the end of the beach, where sand added to the area makes it possible to walk onto the former island. There’s a trail around its perimeter, with great views . . . moderately difficult — be sure to wear strong shoes.

We always walk up the little island separating Grand Cul de Sac and the Anse Maréchal side! It has great views and little benches here and there for a nice rest and view of the water. You do have to watch where you are going; it is not a guard rail type of place. There are actual cotton plants up there and there are a few poky sprigs of plants so try to avoid getting scraped up by paying attention to your footpath. You could even take a sandwich and a drink and sit on the bench and watch the water if you are so inclined!

 

[DaveM]

Thanks for this suggestion! Where does one park for this walk in the island beyond guanahani?

 

[Amery]

Go to Guanahani, tell guard you are there for Anse Marechal. There are designated spots for that beach ahead. Walk straight back to end of lot and go down a small stone staircase. Walk to the right all the way to end of beach—you will pass by the side of Guanahani. The path starts on the bottom right and winds up. It’s an easy hike with great views.

 

[DaveM]

Go to Guanahani, tell guard you are there for Anse Marechal. There are designated spots for that beach ahead. Walk straight back to end of lot and go down a small stone staircase. Walk to the right all the way to end of beach—you will pass by the side of Guanahani. The path starts on the bottom right and winds up. It’s an easy hike with great views.

Thank you so much Amery ( and Cec too!)! We’ll let you know how it goes!

 

[cassidain]