Bermuda's Beaches
Bermuda's Beaches are warm, sunny tracts of shoreline covered with beautiful pink sand unlike any other in the world. Bermuda, tiny though it is,
boasts 34 of the most beautiful
beaches on the planet.
The sand, best seen when wet, has a unique pink tinge
that's caused by particles of sea
shells mixed with native
coral and calcium carbonate. Bermuda Beaches are, for the mostpart, quiet and exceedingly beautiful. Tiny, secluded coves, such as the one at Horseshoe Bay, are the ideal spot for a romantic getaway or a secluded picnic. Scroll down to find links to Bermuda's Beaches.
Starting at the west end of the island and working eastward along the South Shore, from parish to parish, the following descriptions will give you an idea of what to expect at each beach or park. Just click on the links and there you go:
The heart of the Bermuda beach system is the public beaches in the South ShoreNational Park, which covers 1½ miles of coastline. The park has more than 11 beaches that extend from Port Royal Cove to the eastern end of Warwick Long Bay. These beaches vary considerably in size and nature. Some, like the half-mile-long Warwick Long Bay, are unbroken expanses; others are tiny secluded coves separated from one another by rocky cliffs. Port Royal Cove, Peel Bay, Jobson’s Cove and Horseshoe Bay offer tiny private beaches and sheltered natural pools.
The South Shore itself, with its crystal-clear water to the
front and miles of nature trails behind, is a good place to
sunbathe, walk, swim, snorkel or jog. It glimmers in the early
morning light and glows under a spectacular evening sunset.
On a cloudy day during the winter, the character of the
South Shore changes to one of splendid isolation. The air is
crisp and refreshing, brisk breezes blow salt spray high into
the air, and the ocean is bracing.
Along the shoreline you’ll see low outcrops of rock, roughly
circular in shape. Created by constant wave action that hollows
out the soft inner rock, these outcrops are commonly
known as reefs or boilers. The scientific name for these
anomalies is algal-vermetid reefs, or serpuline atolls. On
calm days, the waters around the boilers are great for snorkeling
as dozens of gaily colored fish come here in search of
shelter and food. You might spot an angelfish, parrotfish,
trumpet fish or even a grouper.
A Word of Warning:
Snorkeling, swimming and wading are everyday
activities at all of the popular beaches around Bermuda,
and these activities are, for the most part,
very safe. There are, however, a couple of things
that you should be on the lookout for. Coral is
sharp and will cut unprotected feet and hands, and
any other exposed part of the body. A coral wound
can be extremely painful and can lead to infection
if left uncared for. Always wear shoes; better yet,
stay away from coral heads altogether (coral is an
endangered species). The other thing to be on the
lookout for is the Portuguese man-o’war – a
jellyfish. They are prevalent around the islands
from March through July and are often very big.
Their tentacles can trail more than 50 feet from the
brilliant blue balloon that acts as a sail and propels
it through the water.
Know Before You Go!
Warwick Long Bay Beach: “Long” is the operative word, for as far as you can see eastward the great stretch of pink sand curves gently into the distance. There’s room enough for everyone here – more sea and sand than you can imagine – so it’s rarely crowded or even busy enough to warrant a search for a quiet spot. Read More...
The Best Bermuda Beach: Horseshoe Bay (South Shore Park, South Road) This is perhaps the most popular beach/park on the islands. It’s certainly the most famous.
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