Heywoods Beach - Fun Barbados Sights

ust on the outskirts of Speightstown is Heywoods Beach, a popular beach in Barbados with the northern crowd, situated beachfront to the Almond Beach Village Hotel Resort and next to the Port St Charles Marina.

Heywoods beach is lined with trees for shade, and experiences clear waters and small waves most of the year with very little undertow

This golden sandy beach is nice for swimming and snorkeling, with areas of shallow natural reef pools close to shore for both kids and adults to enjoy.

Heywoods beach also has some watersports activity, and attracts both locals and visitors on the island, especially guest from the hotel.

For those who might need something to nibble on, there is food and drinks available in the area.

Heywoods Beach can be found on the Caribbean Sea side of the island, on the North-west Coast of Barbados in the parish of St Peter.

CAUTION
Where there are water-sport activities persons should be cautious when entering outside the area marked with orange coloured buoys

Public Access to beach
Vehicular and Pedestrian access

Crowd during the week:
Usually small

Crowd on weekends:
Small to medium

Other West Coast Beaches closeby
To the north: Six Men's Bay

To the south: Speightstown Bay

More West Coast Beaches in Barbados...

Don't forget to visit some of the other attractions and Nightlife around the island via a Rent-a-car, or discover the rest of Barbados on a guided island tour.

Note:Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
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BEACH ACTIVITIES & WATERSPORTS:
Snorkeling / Swimming / Jet Skiing / Sunfish Sailing / Walking / Sun Tanning
Watersports in Barbados

AMENITIES

Lifeguard	Facilities	Beach Rentals	Vendors	Benches	Play Park	Parking
N/A	N/A	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes

Facilities usually includes: Showers / Toilets / Changing areas

Wheelchair Access	Phone Booth	Rangers	Picnic Tables	Hair Braiding	Shaded Areas
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes

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Directions

Located on the outskirts of Speightstown area
(At the north end)
North of Bridgetown, Holetown & Speightstown shopping area and South of Six Mens Bay & Port St Charles Marina

From BRIDGETOWN & CRUISE TERMINAL
Travel north on Spring Garden Highway
Take the 1st exit at the Round-about onto Highway 1 (west coast road)
Travel Highway 1 pass Sunset Crest, Holetown, Folkestone Marine Park, Mullins area and Speightstown shopping area until you see Public Access signpost on left.
(At the north end of Speightstown shopping area & Queen St.)

From SIX MENS BAY
Travel south along Highway 1B
Look for Public Access sign on the right
(Vehicular & Pedestrian entrance between Almond Beach Village & Port St Charles)