Gustavia — Shell Beach · Greek-Mediterranean

Shellona (Shell Beach)

Greek-Mediterranean beach restaurant on Shell Beach, walkable from Gustavia harbour — the chic lunch that doesn't require a car.

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Shellona colonised Shell Beach, the small shell-covered cove five minutes' walk from Gustavia's yacht harbour, with a Greek-Mediterranean menu and a bohemian-luxe mood that fills every lunch in season. Grilled fish, taramasalata and a rosé list run the show; afternoons drift into music without becoming Nikki-level party. Because it is the only beach walkable from town, it is the natural lunch stop between morning boutiques and afternoon swim — reserve for lunch, always.

Must try

Whole grilled catch of the day, watermelon feta salad

Questions

Can you walk to Shellona from Gustavia?

Yes — Shell Beach is about 5 minutes on foot from the harbour, the only beach walkable from town.

Is Shell Beach swimmable?

Yes, a small calm cove — covered in shells rather than fine sand, so water shoes help children.

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