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Marvellous The buzz Mayreau’s Roman Catholic Church One of Mayreau’s main attractions is the small Roman Catholic Church solidly built of local stone and perched on top of the central hill. With the added attraction of a small nature museum, this rustic building also offers a magnificent panoramic view from its lofty location - sweeping down over the village, the hillside, the coastline, across the sea and onto the spectacular beauty of the Tobago Cays. Dennis’ Sweet ‘Ands Nicknamed “Sweet ‘ands” (as in hands) because he’s such a good cook, Dennis Forde recently celebrated the 30th Anniversary of his restaurant Dennis’ Hideaway. Like many people born and raised in these small islands, Dennis spent his formative adult years out on the ocean, captaining fishing boats and then operating dive boats. After coming home in 1989, he opened his first restaurant and guest house in Mayreau Village, later followed by a Beach Bar, Café, Boat House, and a water desal plant on Saline Beach. When not busy selling water from the jetty or cooking in the kitchen, he also takes guests sports fishing and on excursions to the Tobago Cays. Dennis is open from 7am until the last customer leaves. For bookings call or Whatsapp (784) 492-4417 in Mayreau The Ranch Way over on the windward side of Mayreau is a lovely secluded little getaway right on the beach. Run by Munroe Forde and his sisters Jacinta and Kenta. Free shuttle service from anywhere in Mayreau to the Ranch. Serving food and drinks. Mobile (784) 433-2314 The Ranch (784) 485-8325 Hike Mayreau Mayreau has some good hiking trails and an interesting and varied wildlife. Call or Whatsapp Dennis and he will put you in touch with a good guide for hiking. (784) 492-4417 Population 300 Economy Most of the population are lobster and conch fishermen or they work in tourism. Water Desalination Plant owned by Dennis Forde. Sold on the dock in Saline Bay. Ferries from St. Vincent Mayreau enjoys a ferry service on most days of the week. See Ferry Schedule on page 8. Size 1.5 sq. miles 124  MAYREAU INS& UTS Saline Bay and Mayreau Village Photo: Mark Pratley Dennis Forde Dennis’ Hideaway Beach Café Catholic Church in Mayreau D View Power plant manager, Desmond Lewis, runs a beach café and sports bar in Saline Bay. Open daily and serving delicious food and drinks. Weekend Karaoke. Sundays are focused on local families. Tel: (784) 526-4692