Barbados, the island that so many love
has an appeal throughout the year. Although the Caribbean is known for
hurricanes it is very rare for the island to suffer one. The Barbados
West coast is known as the ‘Platinum Coast’. Barbados really is a luxury
destination and this area is a high end tourist destination.
Barbados is a relatively flat island with
an abundant supply of large gradually sloping coral beaches fringing
the land. Barbados is a coral island and its beaches are made from
finely ground coral, a clean fine grain. Generally if there is a beach
on the shore, it is beautiful sand.
So here I have compiled some of the most beautiful Barbados beaches that are a must for all tourists who love to enjoy paradise.
Bottom Bay
Just north of the famed Sam Lord’s
Castle, this bay is protected by large cliffs. A private, wide sandy
beach lined with palms, bottom Bay has a true Robinson Crusoe feel to
it. Crystal clear waters, medium waves, slight undertow, and a good
picnicking spot.
Crane Beach
Originally a harbor Crane beach is considered by many to be one of the island’s most beautiful beaches. Bigger waves make it good for body surfing, but in the cove to the left there is safe swimming close to shore.
Church Point
A very special beach, clean, not very
wide and somewhat sheltered, the waters are almost always placid with no
undertow and good snorkeling. This beach is in front of the stunning
Heron Bay House, which is almost as beautiful to view as the pristine
beach it looks upon.
Long Beach
This is the last in the island loop, and
stretches for more than a mile, a great find since it is secluded and
private. The nearby long Beach Club has facilities; otherwise, this is a
fairly private setting.
Dover Beach
Lying at the Southern end of the St.
Lawrence Gap ‘strip’ this is a popular beach among visitors to the south
coast. Medium waves and a number of facilities close by add to its
appeal.
Cattlewash
This by far the longest beach on the
island. It’s rough and rugged splendor make it a popular sightseeing and
relaxing spot. It is several miles long and very often deserted. It is a
perfect location for nature lovers.
Bath
There is usually a lifeguard and there
are parking, changing, picnic and eating facilities. Medium to small
waves and slight undertow close to shore make this a good swimming
beach.
Mullins Bay
This is another popular hangout, a
picturesque bay with a nice, placid beach almost all year round. Plenty
of facilities, from parking and eating, Mullins are also a very good
snorkeling area. VIP villas have numerous Villas on the beach here.
Folkstone beach
There are many water-related activities,
along with fresh water showers and shops. There is an interpretive
centre and museum. The underwater park zone extends from Sandy Lane to
Colony Club and you can rent snorkeling equipment around the fringe
reef, or hire a boat for diving.
Sandy Lane Bay
The beach of Sandy Lane, the island’s
most opulent resort is home to Villas on the beach, Barbados. This is a
long, wide beach which is in pristine condition and well-maintained.
Quite literally it can be a VIP spotting beach with many a celebrity
holidaying here.
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