Beaches don’t get more picture perfect than La Toc, where turquoise waters swish gently onto golden sand and palm trees offer much-needed shade in the sizzling heat of midday. Look no further for the quintessential Caribbean beach than La Toc, where you can while away the days swimming, relaxing and snorkeling.

A large yet low-key hotel resort forms the backdrop to La Toc Beach. Facilities and amenities, including watersports operators offering windsurfing and sailing, are available. Despite this, the beach remains quiet and uncrowded and, because of its gentle waters, is particularly good for families with young children,. Spend the days splashing in the bath-warm waters, building sandcastles and trying various exhilarating watersports. If you don’t feel like being active, simply lay back on a lounger, soak up the sun and enjoy a picnic.

La Toc Beach is a wide crescent-shaped beach, with a small bluff jutting out into the water. The water is clean and crystal-clear and while snorkeling it is possible to spot iridescent tropical fish just off the beach. Retire to the on-site snack bar for lunch after a morning of beach activities or buy a cool and refreshing drink from one of the vendors who wander along the sand. For something different, head to one of the fine-dining restaurants in the vicinity, which serve a mixture of Caribbean and international cuisines including plenty of fresh, locally caught seafood.

La Toc Beach is located a short distance from the capital city of Castries on the north coast of the island, meaning you can be shopping in a bustling market in the morning and lazing on the beach by lunchtime. Make your way to the Sandals Regency La Toc resort and follow the path down to reach the beach. Alternatively, follow the signed road off Millennium Highway, which provides direct access to La Toc Beach.