Camp Bay Beach is the largest of the Bay Island beaches. It sits on the quiet East End of Roatán, where the coast has stayed wild and untouched. The sand is white and the water turquoise, and the beach is set apart from the busier stretches of the island.

A visit here is simple. Swim, lie on the sand, or paddle a kayak or paddleboard into the mangroves nearby. The one resort on the beach offers free access and free parking. The East End is unhurried, and the village of Camp Bay keeps a country-island character, so plan to slow down. Allow a long drive each way from West End.

• The road turns to dirt and gravel near the beach, but a regular car will do. A 4x4 is not required.
• Those staying around West End should expect at least an hour by car to reach Camp Bay.
• Sand fleas are concentrated in coastal areas. Their bites itch for days or weeks, and mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, so bring repellent.
• Wear long pants and long-sleeve shirts, and reapply high-strength bug spray when getting out of the water.