Horseshoe Bay Bermuda - Horshoe Bay Beach Bermuda

Horseshoe Bay Bermuda is, arguably, the most popular beach/park in Bermuda. For sure iIt’s the most famous. Horseshoe Bay is the first of a long line of beaches on the South Shore that stretches eastward for more than four miles. Don’t expect a quiet afternoon in the sun here. Even on weekdays you’ll find it crowded; on weekends it can be verwhelming. But there’s good reason: it’s one of the most picturesque spots on the islands and the most photographed. I myself have snapped it from all angles and at all times of day, from early morning to early evening, and something new always seems to show up in the pictures.

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Yes, you can make the four-mile walk if you’re the energetic type. And you should, because Horseshoe Bay is a must-see for anyone visiting Bermuda for the first time. It’s on the bus route (they run every 20 minutes or so). Ask the driver to stop at Horseshoe Bay. Leave the bus stop and make your way down the driveway into the park. Once there, you’ll see the beach stretching away for about a quarter-mile. The ends are enclosed by high limestone cliffs, the sand is a pale pink, and the water is clear and blue.

Early morning is the best time to visit: it’s less crowded then, and you can walk the sandy stretches uninterrupted by crowds of sunbathers. Snorkelers will find the waters just offshore among the rocks wonderful, but you’ll need to be a strong swimmer; the swells are quite strong. Under the waves expect to see all sorts of colorful life, such as parrotfish, wrasse, angels, sergeant majors, snapper and many others. While at the beach, take time out for a light refreshment at the Horseshoe Bay Beach House.

The Horseshoe Bay Beach House is a convenience unlike any other on Bermuda's beaches. Cold drinks are served throughout the day, along with hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and other light refreshments. Snorkelling equipment is available for rent, along with beach chairs and umbrellas. There's also a shop that sells towels, tee-shirts, hats and suncream. Toilets/rest rooms and changing facilities with showers are also available on the beach. The park is wheelchair-accessible.

Horseshoe Bay Beach House, 441-238-2651.

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