Phil,

The RIU Resort takes up much of the beach area there but if you drive in and at their guard house take the left and keep followingh the signs, you will eventually end up at the Restaurant on Ans Marcel Beach. It has its own parking area so do keep driving until you get there.

Expect calm water with a shallow walk out, great food, excellent beach service, comfortable beach furniture and a very enjoyable day.

Some have said its too pricey but I didn't find it to be moreso than any of the other nicer beachside dining locations across the island and I firmly believe you generally get what you pay for. The beach set-ups were free with lunch and the beach attendents were very nice and very accommodating.

It was one of our nicest days on the island last trip - thanks mostly to Jazzgal and Kim for so highly recommending it. It had been years to this point since we had last been there so it really was a total treat for us.

One caveat, however, if you're one who truly enjoys waves and playing in the rough waters, this beach generally does not take on these characteristics because of the very protected cove at Ans Marcell. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />