Show up by 9am or you’ll be fighting cruise ship day-trippers for every inch of sand. Forget renting pricy gear; just walk twenty feet out from the iron shore to find actual reefs. Skip the resort snack bars and hit the local chocolate factory instead for a better vibe. If you need structure, a day pass at Bananarama keeps things simple. Wear water shoes unless you enjoy sliced feet. Pack your own towel and own the water.
