Barbados boasts 60 beaches across 70 square miles and offers a variety of different beaches on the west, south, east and north coast.Barbados beaches are as diverse as the island and everyone has their favourite…
Barbados boasts 60 beaches across 70 square miles and offers a variety of different beaches on the west, south, east and north coast.Barbados beaches are as diverse as the island and everyone has their favourite. The west coast of Barbados is called the “Platinum Coast” because of its clear and calm waters that lap gently onto white sands. This coast is ideal for a family vacation or a romantic getaway.
Six Man beach
…A small beach north of Speightstown. Nestled beneath the watchful eye of the legendary Fustic House sits this quaint little fishing town at Six Men’s Bay.Known for its old fashioned pace, Six Men’s is a veritable vision of the past. With a few bars and stalls either side of the road it is a community that has endured the modernization of the neighboring areas while still maintaining its innate bajaness.
Heywoods Beach
..A pleasant stretch of tree lined beach with golden sand and home to Almond Beach Village. Areas of shallow reef provide good snorkelling and create natural pool-like enclosures which are ideal for children. The main beach area is just south of Port St. Charles. A public access road with parking runs in between the two properties.
Gibbes Beach
…This public beach is located on the west coast of Barbados, the so called Platinum Coast. It features a white sand beach with clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Visitors will also find a wide variety of water sport rentals.
Mullins Beach
..This attractive strip of sand with its shallow, turquoise water is a good place for snorkelling and other watersports. It is also very convenient for a beach day with children.The Mullins Beach Bar offers service right to the beach chair. The southern end of the beach is an ideal spot to have a picnic.
Sandy Lane Beach
…Like the hotel, which bears its name, the beach at Sandy Lane near to Holetown is quaint. A gently curved shoreline helps to create a small bay with crystalline waters, gentle swells that caress and soft white sand that cushions the feet. Sandy Lane is an idyllic Caribbean beach experience.
The south coast with its flawless sands and reef-protected waters is the perfect scene for a day of snorkeling or swimming.The southeast coast entices those who seek adventure in windsurfing, and seduces couples with an alluring backdrop of sheer cliffs and fine pink sand.
Miami Beach
..Located close to the fishing village Oistins on the south coast of Barbados it is a popular beach especially on the weekends. There is a groin which separates the water into a calm and a choppy sea. Bars, cafes and restaurants nearby offer tasty Bajan food and the traditional rum punch.
Bottom Bay Beach
..Regarded by some as the most beautiful beach on the island, Bottom Bay is a popular destination for travellers in search of exquisite scenery and allure. The beach is located on the southeastern coast where the Atlantic waves are significantly stronger than the sheltered western coast. This not only adds to the scenic appeal of Bottom Bay Beach, but also facilitates surfing and other water sports. Though it is relatively secluded, the beach often garners a few guests from a nearby resort.
Silver Sand Beach
…Silver Sands is an active beach with lots going on. Located on the south coast of the island, it features windsurfing, kitesurfing and other water sports.Especially during the winter months the tradewinds off the coast of Silver Sands create perfect conditions for windsurfing.
Accra Beach
…Accra Beach is known for its watersports, in particular boggie boarding. Boogie boards and beach chairs could be rented and a number of beach stalls sell hot food and cool drinks. Lifeguards are on duty.
Along the eastern shoreline, impressive coral sculptures carved by incessant Atlantic trade winds and thunderous waves decorate an area long heralded as one of the best surfing spots in the world.With the landscape much more rocky, the beaches of the north coast of Barbados host magnificent cliffs and ridges with great views over the ocean.
Most of the beaches are only accessible by tracks but are popular for picnicing. There are several private coves, but swimming is generally not recommended.
Morgan Lewis Beach
…Uninterrupted 8 km long, totally unspoiled and undeveloped the beach remained a very natural one. Driftwood, coconuts and flotsam cover the beach while Atlantic breakers crash onto the beach constantly. Only a few roads run close to it and the rest of the way needs to be walked.
River Bay
..Near Seaview on the east side of the north coast lies River Bay. With its wonderful view of the sea and interesting rock formations the spot has a long history in being a favourite picnic spot for locals. On weekends and public holidays River Bay is populated with families enjoying a relaxing day. During the week it is much quieter. Everyone should go on the top of the cliffs to see the ocean pounding the shoreline. It is not really unusual to spot one or two whales out to sea.
Martin’s Bay
..Enjoy the seclusion of one of Barbados’ more untouched eastern bays. The bay offers numerous spots to getaway from it all with small inlets located amongst large rocks which act as natural tidal breaks. The bay in itself is home to a fishing community which in turn is responsible for a village bar and restaurant. Whether it`s fish, souse or even lobster the cuisine is well worth its reputation.
At each of these beaches you will find the calm azure waters of the Caribbean Sea that are perfect for swimming and clean coral sands on which to relax and soak up the brilliant Caribbean sunshine
