Best Barbados Beaches

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 on 2022.02.03
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Barbados features more than 70 miles of sunny, palm-lined beaches, with blue waters and a temperate year-round climate. The west coast offers calm waters and dusty white-sand beaches while the eastern shoreline features impressive coral sculptures and thunderous waves treasured by surfers. The reef-protected waters of southern Barbados offer ideal snorkeling and swimming conditions Credit: Collected by Brian Major, AFAR Local Expert
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Pebbles Beach

Beach · Bridgetown

"This quiet stretch of beachfront is popular with locals and savvy visitors who are impressed with its tranquil waters unassuming beauty and terrific location minutes from Bridgetown in Aquatania Gap. Enjoy a cutter sandwich from Cuz’ fish shack, a Barbados institution adjacent to the beach."

Heywoods Beach

Beach · Saint Peter

"Located just north of Speightstown in Saint Peter parish, this beautiful beach features quiet white-sand dunes and offers excellent boat watching."

Photo by newformula/Flickr

Mullins Beach

Beach · Saint James

"This small beach located on Barbados’ west coast is home to a lively restaurant and beach bar."

Photo by Shrie Bradford Spangler/Flickr

Batts Rock Beach

Beach · Bridgetown

"Close to Bridgetown in Saint Michael parish, this west coast beach is considered ideal for snorkelers."

Photo by Derek Hatfield/Flickr

Brandons Beach

Beach · Bridgetown

"Located in in Saint Michael parish, this beach offers great spear fishing and kayaking and offers a prime spot for viewing cruise ships entering the Bridgetown Port."

Photo by Shayan (USA)/Flickr

Brownes Beach

Beach · Barbados

"The closest beach to Bridgetown in Saint Michael parish, this beach features a sweeping, half-mile expanse of soft white sand."

Photo by jameseh2012/Flickr

Accra Beach Hotel & Spa

Hotel · Barbados

"This Christ Church parish beach is amongst the more popular for sea and sun bathers who desire close proximity to Bridgetown’s amenities and public transportation."

Photo by Carey Akin/Flickr

Bottom Bay

Bay · Barbados

"Bottom Bay Beach A wedding Planner's delight, Bottom Bay Beach in Saint Philip parish is accessed by a long, rocky staircase only surrounded by rocky cliffs. Coconut palms and soft white sand complete the incomparably romantic setting."

Photo by gemteck1/Flickr
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