The island's highest point is only 28 feet making it hard to be seen as you approach by sea. The island has an airstrip, and approaching by air from Beef Island, gives you a spectacular view of the long, sweeping beaches and extensive coral reefs which are home to many historic shipwrecks. Two tiny islets, Green Cay and Sandy Cay, are idyllic desert islands, complete with sand and palm trees and all the tranquillity you could ever want. Looking out on the Sir Francis Drake Channel we can see a string of islands, each one different and most providing safe anchorages for lunch stops or overnighting in sheltered waters. Ginger Island is uninhabited and rugged but can be explored by those who don't mind trekking through the bush with some rock climbing thrown in.
Cooper Island is the home of a popular beach club with a restaurant and overnight accommodation.
Good swimming and snorkelling here. Peter Island is home to a major hotel and yacht club with an excellent restaurant. There are great beaches here and picnic spots, including Deadman's Bay, Sprat Bay and Great Harbour. Norman Island is believed to be the site of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Treasure Island. You can swim or row inside the caves along the shoreline.