 elcome to the Fun Barbados Beaches Guide where we have compiled all the information you will need for your beach holiday. Rated as one of the top islands and destinations for Caribbean Travel, visitors to Barbados always head straight for our lovely sandy beaches.
Being a coral Island, Barbados is fortunate to be surrounded by over 70 square miles of over 60 of the best Beaches in the Caribbean, with at least 3000 hrs of wonderful sunshine recorded annually. Its palm fringed coral sand and virgin white beaches are overlapped by crystal clear turquoise waters, while boasting an almost perfect climate. In Barbados, beaches range from pink sand to the purest white, and are never overcrowded.
Barbados meets the Atlantic on its East Coast and the Caribbean Sea on its West Coast. Each coastline is very different from the next giving the island a variation of beaches to choose from. You can experience from the calm, warm waters of the west coast to the pounding, rugged surf of the east coast, so your days can be spent as relaxing or as action-filled as you choose.
Beaches in Barbados tend to start with calm seas and have small waves on the west coast, with the conditions becoming more active the more south or north you go.
For your benefit we have provided a list of the BEACHES & BAYS in Barbados with public access, as well as Directions, Activities, Amenities and more, just for you.
We have also compiled a Chart of the BEACHES and Amenities by Coast for those who are looking for a beach with particular features close to where they are staying.
- WEST COAST
Beaches for relaxing with calm, clear waters, small to medium waves but mostly small waves and lots of watersports, perfectly safe for swimming, snorkeling, walks and sunbathing.
- SOUTH COAST
Beaches for fun and a little adventure with small to medium waves but mostly medium waves, great for swimming, windsurfing, body surfing, kite boarding, watersports, Scuba diving and some snorkeling.
- SOUTH-EAST COAST
Secluded Beaches with medium to large active waves, excellent for relaxing, sun tanning and body boarding. Swimming not recommended in some areas.
- EAST COAST
Beaches for sun tanning, walks, and surfing with large waves and strong currents. Swimming not recommended on this coast in most areas.
- NORTH COAST
Not many Beaches. This coastline is rugged with mainly cliffs and has large waves with very strong currents. No swimming recommended.
 You may also want to check out our Beach Picks to help you choose a beach to suit your mood. These picks include; Best Beaches, Cruise Ship Passengers Beach Pick, Swimming Spots, Hidden Beaches, Snorkeling Spots, Fun Beaches, Family Beaches & Surfing Spots
It's now time for you to rent-a-car or scooter, visit the many beautiful beaches, explore the tranquil waters or just relax, but don't forget your sunscreen.
While enjoying your Beach Holidays or Vacations in Barbados, in the luxury of your Beachfront Accommodations and dining at the scenic Beach-front Restaurants, leave some time out to take in the many sights, activities and tours in Barbados, you won't regret it. Don't forget to check out our beach tips.
You can find the Beaches of Barbados in the Parishes of St Lucy, St Peter, St James, St Michael, Christ Church, St Philip, St John, St Joseph and St Andrew. There are no Beaches in the Parishes of St George and St Thomas.
CONDITIONS - Range from calm, clear waters with small waves to very large waves with very strong currents.
Note:Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
There are No Nude Beaches
BEACH ACTIVITIES:
Swimming, Walking, Surfing, Boogie Boarding, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Wind Surfing, Kite Boarding, Pedal boats, Glass bottom boats, Ocean trampoline and slide, Paddle Tennis, Iceberg Mountain Climbing, Volleyball, Parasailing, Sunbathing & more
Watersports in Barbados
LIST OF BEACHES IN BARBADOS Back to Top
Click on name of Beach for availability of Activities, Directions, Amenities & more.
- Accra Beach / Rockley: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with lots of beach activity and watersports. Some surfing done here
- Adventure Beach @ The Boatyard: South Coast - St. Michael
Mostly calm clear waters with lots of beach activity and watersports.
- Archers Bay: North Coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents. Great for photos
- Bath: East Coast - St. John
Large waves, with undertow and strong currents, but some swimming close to shore. Excellent for photos and picnics and has some beach activity.
- Bathsheba: East Coast - St. Joseph
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents, with some natural pools close to shore and beach activity. Excellent for photos, picnics, surfing and diving.
- Batts Rock: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters with little beach activity, but great for picnics.
- Bottom Bay: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Secluded with medium to large waves, lots of undertow and strong currents, but excellent for photos and picnics. Some beach activity here.
- Brandons / Brighton: West Coast - St. Michael
Calm clear waters with lots of beach activity and watersports.
- Brownes Beach: South Coast - St. Michael
Mostly calm clear waters with lots of beach activity
- Carlisle Bay: South Coast - St. Michael
Mostly calm clear waters with lots of beach activity
- Cattlewash / East Coast Road / Barclays Park: East Coast - St. Joseph & St. Andrew
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents, but some natural pools close to shore. Excellent for photos, picnics and surfing!
- Church Point / Colony Club: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters
- Consett Bay: East Coast - St. John
Large waves, with lots of undertow and very strong currents. Great for photos and diving.
- Cove Bay: North-coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents. Great for photos
- Crane Beach: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Medium to large waves with undertow, some swimming close to shore, and some Beach activity. Excellent for photos!
- Crystal Cove / Appleby: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters.
- Dover Beach: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow, lots of beach activity and watersports. Some surfing done here.
- Fitts Village / Good Shepherd: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters, great for relaxing.
- Folkestone: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters with beach activity, can be busy at times. Has a picnic area.
- Foul Bay: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Secluded with medium to large waves and lots of undertow, but is great for picnics and fantastic photos.
- Gibbes: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters, great photos and a popular stop for sailing cruises.
- Ginger Bay: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Very secluded with medium to large waves, lots of undertow and strong currents, but great for photos.
- Godings Bay: West Coast - St. Peter
Calm clear waters
- Golden Sands: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow, some beach activity.
- Greaves End / Drill Hall: South Coast - St. Michael
Small to medium waves with some undertow. Great for picnics and surfing!
- Harrismith: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Secluded with medium to large waves, lots of undertow and strong currents, but excellent for photos.
- Hastings Rocks: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow.
- Heywoods: West Coast - St. Peter
Calm clear waters with beach activity.
- Holetown: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters with lots of beach activity and watersports, can be busy.
- Kayakers Point / Surfers Point: South Coast - Christ Church
Medium to large waves with lots of undertow and some beach activity. Great for surfing and kayaking!
- Kings / Cobblers: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters
- Little Bay: North Coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents. Great for photos
- Long Bay / Sam Lord's Castle Beach: South-East Coast - St. Philip
Very secluded with medium to large waves, lots of undertow and strong currents, but excellent for photos.
- Long Beach: South Coast - Christ Church
Secluded with medium to large waves and lots of undertow. Great for windsurfing and kite boarding!
- Mahogany Bay: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters, great for sunset photos.
- Martins Bay: East Coast - St. John
Large waves, with lots of undertow and strong currents, but some swimming close to shore. Great for photos!
- Maycocks Bay: North Coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents. Great for photos, surfing and diving
- Miami Beach / Enterprise: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow, lots of beach activity.
- Morgan Lewis: East Coast - St. Andrew
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents. Great photo opportunity!
- Mullins Bay Beach: West Coast - St. Peter
Calm clear waters with lots of beach activity and watersports, great for photos.
- Needham's Point / Hilton Beach: South Coast - St. Michael
Mostly calm clear waters with lots of beach activity and watersports.
- North Point Cove: North Coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents. Great for photos and surfing.
- Oistins Beach: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow.
- Paradise Beach: West Coast - St. Michael
Calm clear waters with little beach activity.
- Paynes Bay: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters, popular with some beach activity.
- Pebbles Beach: South Coast - St. Michael
Mostly calm clear waters with lots of beach activity
- Pico Teneriffe: East Coast - St. Andrew / St. Peter
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents. Great photo opportunity!
- Prospect: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters with beach activity, great for relaxing and photos.
- River Bay: North Coast - St. Lucy
Very large waves with lots of undertow and extremely strong currents, some swimming close to shor e. Great for photos and picnics
- Ragged Point / East Point: East Coast - St. Philip
Large to very large waves, with lots of undertow and very strong currents! Great for photos and surfing.
- Sandy Lane Bay: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters
- Silver Sands / Silver Rock / Round Rock: South Coast - Christ Church
Medium waves with lots of undertow and lots of beach activity. Great for photos, windsurfing and kite boarding!
- Six Mens Bay: West Coast - St. Peter
Calm clear waters.
- Skeetes Bay: East Coast - St. Philip
Large waves, with lots of undertow and strong currents. Great for photos
- South Point: South Coast - Christ Church
Medium waves with lots of undertow. Great for surfing
- Speightstown Bay: West Coast - St. Peter
Calm clear waters
- St. Lawrence Bay: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves.
- Tent Bay: East Coast - St. Joseph
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents. Great for photos
- Trents: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters
- Vauxhall Beach: West Coast - St. James
Calm clear waters
- Walker's Beach: East Coast - St. Andrew
Large to very large waves, lots of undertow and very strong currents. Great photo opportunity!
- Welches Beach: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with some undertow. Great for photos!
- Worthing / Sandy Beach: South Coast - Christ Church
Small to medium waves with lots of beach activity and watersports.
OTHER INTEREST Back to Top
|
