Sand Box, Prickley pear island, British Virgin Islands
(prickley pear island near North Sound)
Sand Box on Prickley Pear island is really lovely. Although you might need a boat to get to this island which is about a 2 minute boat ride from Gun Creek, North Sound. This island contains a white sandy beach with clear water and a beach bar. Volleyball and BBQ are also some of the common activities on this island. Definitely worth the trip.
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Facts about Bay/Beach |
lifeguards |
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Access (length of walk from parking) |
access by boat only from virgin gorda |
Amenities |
beach bar, restrooms |
Intensity of Beach (crowds, events) Use - Low - Medium - High |
Low |
Snorkeling -Yes - NO |
No |
other beaches near by |
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yacht moorings - Yes NO |
Near by at Bitter End and Saba Rock |
Beach slope (underwater) - Flat - Moderate - Steep |
Moderate |