St. Kitts Beaches: Great Salt Pond

Great Salt Pond

Visitors will discover there are plenty of advantages to visiting a beach that isn't filled with other beach-goers, like having a bit more space to spread out and Great Salt Pond offers just that.

The Great Salt Pond is situated on the southeastern tip of St. Kitts and borders both the Atlantic and the Caribbean. Sugary white sands line the beach on both sides and an array of birds frequently come into shore.

While St. Kitts has some more secluded beaches that Great Salt Pond the mix of natural setting, personality and other qualities offered by this beach could be what you are looking for.

You may find that beaches throughout St. Kitts are most often quiet beaches, but Great Salt Pond stands out as a pleasant exception to this rule. That's not to say this spot is particularly urbanized it's not those planning to visit with families or groups of friends may choose to escape the city's bustle without missing an opportunity to meet new people.

For some visitors the level of activity at a beach and its amenities can be the most important attributes. Others feel that it is the seclusion and the chance to waste away the day on the sand that is the best part of the beach. With so many beaches to enjoy St. Kitts has plenty to choose from, and Great Salt Pond may be the perfect beach for you.

Location

Travelers will find this beach on St. Kitts' eastern coast, 2.6 miles from Nags Head Dive Spot. Great Salt Pond is close to Frigate Bay, so you can tour the town after your visit to the beach.

Nearby Hotels

Whether or not you encounter a lot of other visitors will depend on when you visit. The beach is not near any major hotels but it is often enjoyed by visitors staying at smaller hotels in the general area. You'll find a fairly substantial hotels near this beach. So if you're looking for a place to stay close to this location you can certainly find a room.

A list of nearby hotels is included in the following table.

Nearest Hotels to Great Salt Pond
Hotel NameDistanceNo. of
Rooms
Ocean Terrace Inn 3.9 mi. 91
Angelus Resort and Spa 3.9 mi. 36
Oualie Beach Resort 4.1 mi. 32
Frigate Bay Resort 4.5 mi. 64
Bird Rock Beach Hotel 4.9 mi. 47
Mount Nevis Hotel & Beach Club 5.2 mi. 50
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club 5.4 mi. 36

Amenities and Ambience

Visitors can take their pick of activities at the Great Salt Pond. Serious water sports, like body surfing, are popular in the turbulent Atlantic waters, while snorkeling and swimming are fantastic in the gentle Caribbean. Birdwatchers will also find these beaches enchanting because of the different varieties of shorebirds that come to visit.

The number of people on the beach is affected by the time of year, day of the week, and other factors. Some of St. Kitts' beaches may rarely be crowded, while others are often crowded particularly when tourism season is as its peak. When considering a day at the beach, an important thing to keep in mind may be the size of the crowd you'll be joining, which is important to some vacationers. While some like a crowded beach with plenty of people and activity, some prefer to just hear the sounds of the surf.

Like many places in St. Kitts this beach has a distinctive personality which will be particularly appealing to some visitors. The atmosphere of this beach is a bit different from what you'll experience at other beach locations in St. Kitts. The Great Salt Pond is a popular beach, esecially among tourists.

Attractions

If you're like most travelers, you hope to see plenty of incredible sights during your stay and also relax. Going to the beach can help you relax, but natural attractions, like Nags Head Dive Spot (located 2.6 miles to the south of Great Salt Pond) can be an wonderful part of your vacation experience.

If you're interested in learning more about the history of St. Kitts there are close by opportunities. For instance, River Taw Shipwreck is located 3.2 miles to the west of Great Salt Pond.

If you're looking for plenty of activities for your vacation, you'll find the closest ones to the beach in the following table.

Attractions Near Great Salt Pond
Attraction NameDistanceDirectionType
Nags Head Dive Spot 2.6 mi. S Natural Attraction
River Taw Shipwreck 3.2 mi. W Historical Site
Royal St Kitts Casino 3.7 mi. NW Tourism Oriented Business
Cattle Curch Ruins 4.5 mi. SE Historical Site
Ft. Ashby 5.2 mi. SE Historical Site
Brimstone Hill Dive Spot 5.3 mi. W Natural Attraction
St. Thomas Anglican Church 5.7 mi. SE Historical Site
Cathedral 6.0 mi. NW Church
Marina 6.0 mi. W Water Body
Independence Square 6.1 mi. N.A. Historical Site

Food

If you start feeling hungry around lunch time, this beach provides some viable options without making you go far away.

A list of restaurants is shown in the table below.

Restaurants Near Great Salt Pond
Restaurant NameCuisine TypeMeals ServedDistanceDirection
Turtle Beach Bar and Grill Barbecue lunch & dinner 1.5 mi. E
Doo Wop Days Italian Cafe Italian dinner 3.6 mi. NW
Bananas Eclectic dinner 3.9 mi. SE
Gallipot Eclectic lunch & dinner 4.0 mi. SE
Jade Restaurant & Day Spa Italian lunch & dinner 4.8 mi. N.A.
Pizza Beach International dinner 5.1 mi. E
Ballahoo Caribbean breakfast, lunch, dinner 6.2 mi. W
Circus Grill N.A. varies 6.2 mi. W

St. Kitts offers plenty of dining choices, but not every meal has to be eaten in a formal setting. Some vacationers like having a meal on the beach. Many hotels will prepare a picnic lunch for you, or you can obtain picnic supplies on your way to the beach.

Other Beaches

Needless to say, Great Salt Pond isn't the only beach you'll find in St. Kitts. You might also enjoy White Bay Beach, situated 11.2 miles to the southeast. Grab your surfboard and head to White Bay Beach, where you�re sure to find some excellent waves.

If you're looking for a more active beach scene, you might enjoy people watching at Indian Castle Beach. It is located 11.3 miles to the southeast.

You might also want to visit Sandbank Bay, which can be found 0.6 miles away from Great Salt Pond. Travelers seeking their very own piece of paradise where they can relax and enjoy the quiet will love secluded Sandbank Bay.

St. Kitts has plenty to offer its visitors, including a trip to Great Salt Pond.

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