Barbados Beaches
South Coast
The South Coast beaches of Barbados Island are wide and sandy. They are a bit windy and they are great for surfing because they provide many great waves.
Other beaches in the Caribbean are: Miami Beach-Carib, Beach Bay-Sandy, Dover Beach, Silver Sands Beach Bay Accra, Long Beach Bay, Casuarina Beach Bay, St Lawrence Bay, Oistins Bay and also the Silver Rock Bays.
All these beaches are great for relaxation and swimming. They have fine sand and warm waters. The water has a turquoise color and the marine life offers an amazing view.
Because the seas are tidal, you may notice some big differences in the water levels in some days. There is a beach where there have been some incidents and you need to exercise caution. It is the Long Beach, a very isolated one.
Bridgetown Beaches
In this area you will find calm wide bays with crystal clear water. At the horizon you will see, from time to time, some boats. The blue water has incredibly interesting marine life.
The beaches that are near the capital Bridgetown are amazing. Some beaches you can try out are: Boatyard, Brownes Bay, Needham Point Bay, Carlisle Bay, Pebbles Beach and Brighton Beach Bay.
East Coast
This coast faces the Atlantic Ocean. It is beautiful and has miles of soft and goldish sand. You can walk on those beaches, take pictures and dive in. in some days, there are some strong currents so be aware of that. Also, sometimes sudden drops in the ocean floor could appear. Some of the beaches worth checking are: Cove Bay, Cattlewash, Bathsheba and Soup Bowl, Tents Bay, Martin’s Bay, River Bay Bath Bay and Morgan Lewis Bay.
One of the greatest beaches in the eastern part of Barbados is the Crane Beach. Recently has been rated one of the greatest beaches in the whole world by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. There you can stay at the high class Crane Beach Resort, next to the beach.