 With its calm waters and incredible white beaches, WEST END , 14km
from Coxen Hole, makes the most of its ideal setting, gearing itself
mainly towards independent travellers on all budgets, with a good
selection of attractive accommodation. Set in the southwest corner of
the island, round a shallow bay, the village has retained a laid-back
charm, and the gathering pace of tourist development has done little to
dent the locals' friendliness.
The paved road from Coxen Hole finishes at the northern end of the
community, not far from Half Moon Bay , a beautifully sheltered sandy
beach ringed with hotels. Turning to the south at the end of the paved
road from Coxen Hole, a sandy track runs alongside the water's edge
through the heart of West End, passing a merry bunch of guesthouses,
bars and restaurants, set between patches of coconut palms. You can rent
cars from Roatán Rentals, at the north of West End, or Sandy Bay Rent-a-Car
close by; Captain Van's rents out bicycles, mopeds and motorbikes (though
their rates are pricey). The sole Internet café, Chit Chat Flat ,
located towards the southern end of West End, charges $12 an hour for
pretty lethargic connections.
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