Caribbean Caribbean Guide Things To Do Essentials Where to Stay Itineraries Getaways All Caribbean Top Montserrat Beaches Written by Robert Curley Twitter Linkedin Robert Curley is a freelance writer and guidebook author specializing in Caribbean Island and Rhode Island travel. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Robert Curley Updated 07/30/19 Share Pin Email TripSavvy / Bob Curley Montserrat's La Soufriere volcano has taken much away from the island -- including the former capital city of Plymouth -- but also gives back in the form of new land and volcanic sand. From secluded black-sand hideaways to strips with beach bars and historic monuments, Montserrat has a beach to suit almost any desire. While volcanic action has closed off many parts of the island to visitors, you can still find a few secluded seaside hideaways, and a lack of big tourist crowds means you'll never had to fight for a spot on the sand. 01 of 05 Woodlands Beach TripSavvy / Bob Curley A popular picnic spot, Woodlands Beach has a covered clifftop picnic area overlooking clear blue waters. The black-sand beach, evidence of the island's volcanic origins, is easily accessible and rarely crowded. 02 of 05 Rendezvous Bay TripSavvy / Bob Curley Montserrat's only white-sand beach is only accessible by boat or a rugged hike (but remember that a refreshing plunge is your reward at the end!). There's excellent swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the pristine bay. 03 of 05 Little Bay TripSavvy / Bob Curley You can watch boats coming in and out of the Little Bay Port at the northern end of the popular swimming spot, with beach bars located nearby for a drink or snack. 04 of 05 Carr's Bay David Stanley / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 This beautiful black-sand beach is a hotspot for history lovers as well as sunbathers: a ruined fort still has cannons pointing out at sea, the island's War Memorial, and a model of the Plymouth Clock Tower---a victim of the Soufrière Hills volcanic eruption in the 1990s. Snorkelers can explore giant underwater boulders and reefs at the south end of the beach. Continue to 5 of 5 below. 05 of 05 Old Road Beach Beaches123 Volcanic mud flows have made this popular swimming beach a place to marvel at the earth's power, but a sandy beach remains attractive as well. The mudflows have moved the shoreline so far that a former jetty is now landlocked on the beach. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit