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- Snorkel the coral gardens — A short swim from the sand brings you to shallow reefs and rocky points alive with parrotfish, angelfish and the occasional turtle. Visibility is usually best in the morning, currents are gentle, and the reef structure here (close to the volcanic rock) makes for interesting underwater photography. Night snorkeling isn’t a thing here unless you’re experienced and properly guided — reefs are fragile and visibility drops fast.
- Coastal trail to the neighboring cove — A short, scenic footpath threads through palms and boulders to the adjacent cove, giving you up-close views of unusual volcanic formations and private little bays most tourists miss. It’s great for a lazy half-hour hike and for finding quieter swim spots. Not a night trail unless you’re comfortable on
- Snorkel the coral gardens — A short swim from the sand brings you to shallow reefs and rocky points alive with parrotfish, angelfish and the occasional turtle. Visibility is usually best in the morning, currents are gentle, and the reef structure here (close to the volcanic rock) makes for interesting underwater photography. Night snorkeling isn’t a thing here unless you’re experienced and properly guided — reefs are fragile and visibility drops fast.
- Coastal trail to the neighboring cove — A short, scenic footpath threads through palms and boulders to the adjacent cove, giving you up-close views of unusual volcanic formations and private little bays most tourists miss. It’s great for a lazy half-hour hike and for finding quieter swim spots. Not a night trail unless you’re comfortable on unlit, rocky paths — bring a torch and a local companion if you try it after dark.
- Paddle or kayak the small bays — The water here often lays flat in the early hours, perfect for SUPs or single kayaks that let you poke into sea caves and hover over coral bommies. It’s a compact, safe paddle for beginners and a good way to scope out snorkel sites from above. Moonlit paddles are beautiful but only for calm, experienced parties with lights and life vests — don’t improvise.
- Rock-hopping and tide-pool exploration — Black volcanic boulders and tide pools give this beach a dramatic, non-white-sand character. Spend a low-tide hour hunting for sea urchins, small crustaceans and neat photogenic nooks. After dark the rocks look epic silhouetted against the sky, but they’re slippery — admire from a safe distance rather than climbing under moonlight.
- Sunset, low-key beach dinners and stargazing — The cove’s sheltered aspect and smaller crowds make sunsets quieter and more intimate than the big resort beaches. Evening is where the place shines: casual beachfront meals, soft acoustic music sometimes drifting over the sand, and very good stargazing once the lights drop. Swimming at night isn’t recommended; stick to strolling, eating, and watching the sky.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.