Batibou Bay

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Batibou Bay

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Calm seas, palm shade, rum punch, and chef-prepared fish

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"A serene beach where locals and visitors enjoy liming, with food served on palm leaves and rum mixed with coconut juice. The water is calm, allowing for easy conversation while wading."

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Batibou Bay

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"The soft, gold sand of Batibou Beach stretches along Dominica’s northeast coast, where the Atlantic is calm enough for swimming. Visitors and locals alike come here to relax in the shade of towering coconut trees, or sip rum punch in a hammock at the tiny, rustic beach bar. To reach Batibou, walk 20 minutes down a rough, often muddy trail, or hire a roundtrip ride from the Hampstead Country House. If you’re seeking solitude, avoid Sunday afternoons, when the barbecue scene is particularly lively."

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Batibou Bay

Cole H.

Google

Pristine and incredibly beautiful beach! If you have a guide with a good Jeep, they’ll drive you right down to the beach. There’s a five dollar fee, but it’s totally worth it because of the way that the beach is maintained.

Andy S.

Google

Beautiful, peaceful, serene bay with a lot of shade. There are seating benches and tables at the end, and the coconut trees create a picturesque ambiance. The drive down is treacherous for a car, so if you dont have a 4x4, best to walk to the bay. You will see lots of lizzards, great scenery. There is a meditation spot on your left, where you see a picture of Mary. You get to see some bay views from the Meditation Point as well, you have to go up a few steps. The security guard is friendly, he charges the small admission fee.

Clint S

Google

It’s ok. Quite the walk down to and up from the beach if you park on the road. There was one food shed and a $5 US entry fee per person. Cash only on this beach.

John S.

Google

One of the most beaches in the world, with a 5 star meal by Chef Irma and her sister Jacqueline, the founder. Our group had the Mahi fish plate, the Caribbean chicken, and the crab cake sliders, with luscious chocolate cake to finish. And enjoy, but be careful with, the rum drinks — the guava punch was our favorite!

Andrea S.

Google

What to say ....it was actually one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen! Super quiet and clean, I would say spotless thanks to the good people that take care of it! So when they ask you those 5 bucks...you should be thankful. The real surprise though was meeting Irma...A strong, passionate lady that not just cooks amazing food on the beach but keeps fighting for the beach to stay as it is! Pure and unspoiled by the mass tourism and the cruisers crowd! We support you Irma and we wish to come back one day and find the beach as natural and simple as you are keeping it!🇩🇲✊🏾

jeannine R.

Google

This is the only beach we have found in the area where it is safe to swim and the sea felt calm and inviting. There are green flags marking the safe swimming zone. The walk down is rough underfoot but easily achievable. Great to have access to a small bar selling simple food and cocktails. We shared this little corner of paradise with only a dozen or so other people. Simply put, it is as good as it comes!!

ken I.

Google

Very lovely beach indeed. Manager is very rude and 25 xsd for 2 is a bit much for spending half an hour there and being kicked out again.

Vera B.

Google

Yes... We paid the entrance fee as well... We knew before we went there. The guys gave us advice where to sit (falling coconut) and swim (currents). The Beach was very clean and Just very very beautiful.. We wanted to stay forever. The restaurant was closed.

@cntraveler

42,481 Postcards · 5,683 Cities

This Caribbean Island Is Back From the Brink—and Ready to Share Its Treasures With the World

"A serene beach where locals and visitors enjoy liming, with food served on palm leaves and rum mixed with coconut juice. The water is calm, allowing for easy conversation while wading."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/poet-nii-ayikwei-parkes-in-dominica

Batibou Bay

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

The Best Swimming Spots in Dominica

Photo courtesy of Discover Dominica Authority

Batibou Bay

Cole H.

Google

Andy S.

Google

Clint S

Google

It’s ok. Quite the walk down to and up from the beach if you park on the road. There was one food shed and a $5 US entry fee per person. Cash only on this beach.

John S.

Google

Andrea S.

Google

jeannine R.

Google

ken I.

Google

Very lovely beach indeed. Manager is very rude and 25 xsd for 2 is a bit much for spending half an hour there and being kicked out again.

Vera B.

Google

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