Watch as divers explore one of dozens of dive sites around Grand Cayman. It’s pure magic. And snorkeling in Grand Cayman is top notch as well.

Let us take you to each location as we review the beaches of Grand Cayman. And if you’ve been here before, it will be fun going back and seeing what each area is like and maybe learn a thing or two. I know even on an island this small, you can spend a lifetime here and still not learn all her secrets.

We heard that you just had to visit Joao Fernandes, so on our final day in Buzios (since we made a point to visit every beach) we jumped in the rental car and made our way to the end of the peninsula. Granted, we were there at low season, but as you can see, the beach was pretty full. Still, there was plenty of room to sit out and enjoy the view of this wonderful cove in Brazil. And the set up is fantastic. Parking was no problem. Food was readily available and vendors were plentiful. The beach was clean and the sun was inviting.

The northern shore of Búzios is really where it all began. First with the pirates who found that the bay on this side of Búzios was best for loading precious Brazilwood and other pilfered oddities that they found in the New World. Later, the French “organized” what the pirates were already doing and continued to use this port, and the bay where Praia de Manguinhos lies. They brought in slaves and left with Brazilwood and sugar.