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- The black volcanic sand: this is what people come to photograph. The fine dark grains look almost silver when wet, and the contrast with the turquoise water is best in the morning light, before the sand gets too hot for bare feet.
- Snorkeling the rocky edges: the boulders at both ends of the cove shelter small fish, sea urchins and, with luck, a turtle. Bring your own mask, since there is no rental on the sand, and stay close to the rocks where the water stays calm.
- The hillside steps and viewpoint: the stairway down through the trees gives you a framed view of the cove from above. Stop halfway and you see the dark crescent against the green slope, a better angle than anything at sea level.
- The walking trail to Anse Dufour: a short path crosses the headland to the neighboring pale-sand beach,
- The black volcanic sand: this is what people come to photograph. The fine dark grains look almost silver when wet, and the contrast with the turquoise water is best in the morning light, before the sand gets too hot for bare feet.
- Snorkeling the rocky edges: the boulders at both ends of the cove shelter small fish, sea urchins and, with luck, a turtle. Bring your own mask, since there is no rental on the sand, and stay close to the rocks where the water stays calm.
- The hillside steps and viewpoint: the stairway down through the trees gives you a framed view of the cove from above. Stop halfway and you see the dark crescent against the green slope, a better angle than anything at sea level.
- The walking trail to Anse Dufour: a short path crosses the headland to the neighboring pale-sand beach, where you can have lunch at a simple seaside place. It makes a good half-day loop and shows you both colors of sand on one walk.
- Swimming in the sheltered cove: the bay is protected from big swells, so the water is usually gentle and clear, good for an unhurried float. Shade is limited, so bring a hat or find a spot under the trees at the back.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.