Bermuda’s Beaches

Beaches in Bermuda come in all sizes. There is the Warwich Long Bay Beach which is Bermuda’s longest beach and there’s the famous Horseshoe Bay Beach, a favorite haunt for families and passengers of cruise ships. Divers and snorkeling enthusiasts prefer Elbow Beach for its proximity to Tarpon Hole and the coral reefs. Everyone from swimmers, beach combers, picnickers water sports enthusiasts to sun worshippers will find a beach that they love among the many beaches of Bermuda.

Horseshoe Bay Beach is easily is the most famous of Bermuda’s beaches. A public beach with changing facilities, a lifeguard on duty in summer and a cafe to cater to hungry visitors, the beach with its curved stretch of pink sand is a must-see for all visitors to Bermuda. In September, Bermuda Tourism sponsors a competition of sand sculptures on this beach.

Warwick Long Bay Beach in Warwick Parish is a part of the south shore beaches, trails and parks stretch that starts with Horseshoe Bay and extends eastwards. This beach is a popular spot for snorkeling and there are facilities for renting snorkeling gear at the beach. A coral reef close to the shore is visible from the secluded beach.

Closer to Horseshoe Bay Beach is the scenic Chaplin Bay, a quieter place for those in search of privacy. Stonehole Bay is a small cove separating Chaplin Bay and Jobson’s Cove, a small sandy beach cove enclosed by limestone cliffs all around. From Warwick Long Bay Beach to Jobson’s cove, it is a short walk along the sandy trail. Horse riding along the trails is a popular sport. Such is the variety of marine life in these waters that snorkeling enthusiasts compare snorkeling here to being in an aquarium.

Astwood Cove in Warwick Parish is picturesque location surrounded by steep rocky cliffs. A popular destination for beach weddings, this cove in Astwood Park is ideal for picnics and a day at the beach with the family. Unlike Warwick Long Bay Beach, the sea here can be rough and it is quite a hike down to the beach from the road.