This practically deserted 8-mi (13-km) stretch reaches from Spanish Point to Palmetto Point: you can sometimes walk miles without encountering another footprint. This classic strand is a champagne hue, with sand soft as silk; crushed coral often imparts a rosy glint in the sun, hence its (unofficial) name. There are few signs of life now that Beach House and K Club have closed. The water can be rough with a strongish undertow in spots, though it's mainly protected by the reefs that make the island a diving mecca. If you're coming for the day, hire a taxi to take you here, since none of the roads are well marked.
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