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Best Bermuda Beaches
Unbelievable Pink Sands!
So, which beach do you choose from the 34 fabulous Bermuda beaches? All of them are so unique and beautiful in their own rights.
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Over the last many years, We have spent long hours at each one of those wonderful Bermuda beaches.
And the Bermuda sands look pink. Is that true? Yes!
So why do the Bermuda beaches have pink sand? Red tiny organisms grow under coral reefs and die on the ocean floor. These along with bits of corals and shells come out with sands and create a pink hue.
And the Bermuda sand looks pink in color, well almost ;-)
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Bermuda Beach (Horseshoe Bay)
Some of the Bermuda beaches have long expanses, while some are just tiny coves that are separated from one another by rocky cliffs.
Some of these pink Bermuda beaches are surrounded by coral reefs. The coral reefs are generally visible above the water surface particularly during low tide. You can also clearly see them at times when you are snorkeling.
While there are some private beaches owned by hotels, most of the Bermuda beaches are public family beaches. The public beaches in Bermuda are open from dawn to sunset. You can not camp on the beaches or stay at night.
But in many occasions we could swim even from private beaches although we didn’t reserve rooms in the hotels. If you eat at their restaurants, they allow you to use their private beaches.
Okay, enough of chatter. Let’s get down to choosing the best Bermuda beaches.
Let me start with our top 5 most favorite Bermuda beaches.
Tobacco Bay Bermuda: Located at St George parish, this beach is great for snorkeling and you get fascinating view of the colorful marine life along with corals.
Warwick Long Bay Bermuda: This wonderful & secluded beach is half a mile long stretch of pink Bermuda sands and dunes. As the name suggests, it's located at the Warwick parish and is a great place for snorkeling.
Elbow Beach Bermuda: This beautiful beach has a gentle curve resembling an elbow. It's located at Paget parish and very close to City of Hamilton. You can see reefs close to the shore and the beach is great for snorkeling.
Jobson's Cove: This is a small wonderful & secluded beach surrounded by steep cliffs. Jobson's cove is located at Warwick parish.
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Those are the absolute Top Five in our favorite list of Bermuda beaches.
However, there are few more Bermuda beaches that are simply as beautiful and come quite close to the top.
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And the other beautiful Bermuda beaches are:
John Smith's Bay: One of Bermuda's pink sandy beaches, it's a long and wide stretch of pink sand. The beach is located at the Smith's parish and is excellent for snorkeling.
Hog Bay Beach Bermuda: Located at the Sandys parish, this secluded beach is a hidden treasure. Not many know about this beach - one of the most exclusive Bermuda beaches.
Astwood Cove Bermuda: This is a stunningly beautiful cove at Warwick parish. The cliffs here are home to many long white-tailed tropical birds.
Church Bay Bermuda: It’s a little cove formed by coral cliffs in Southampton, at the western end of the south-shore beaches. Church bay is one of the excellent Bermuda beaches for snorkeling.
Chaplin Bay Bermuda: Quiet and ideal for relaxing, this beach stretches across the boundary between Warwick and Southampton parishes.
Shelly Bay Bermuda: This is one of Bermuda's pink sandy beaches and is located at the Hamilton parish. Due to a long stretch of shallow waters, this is one of the great Bermuda beaches ideally suited for kids and families.
Whale Bay Bermuda: This beach is located at the western end of Southampton parish. During season, you can see schools of humpback whales migrate through the blue waters off the South Shore.
Snorkel Park Bermuda: Located at Sandys parish, this beach is a great place for families and kids. This is also one of the great Bermuda beaches for snorkeling.
Somerset Long Bay: It's a beautiful secluded beach in the western Sandys parish. There is also an adjacent park.
Devonshire Bay: This is a National Park of Bermuda located on the south shore of Devonshire parish. It has a great combination of beach, fort, parkland and picnic areas.
Clarence Cove: This is a nice little beach close to Hamilton and ideal for snorkeling.
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So now you got the treasure of the best of Bermuda Beaches, some having unbelievable pink sand.
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If you are planning for less than a week in Bermuda, just choose 3 or 4 Bermuda beaches from the above list that you think you like the most. You can't go wrong.
Bermuda Beaches for Kids
Water around some of the Bermuda beaches can have undercurrents or even submerged reefs that can be dangerous for swimming or snorkeling, and are unsuitable for children. You will also ideally need bathrooms, cafe and other facilities for the children. Here are the beaches that I recommend for kids: Bermuda beaches for kids
Bermuda Beach Safety
While Bermuda waters are perfectly safe and great for swimming and snorkeling, there can be some unanticipated risks or dangers. For example, occasionally you may find marine creatures like Portuguese Man of War in Bermuda waters or rip current that may be dangerous.
Read Bermuda Beach Safety to know about all the possible risks at the Bermuda beaches and the safety tips.
Click Beach Skincare to get skincare tips to protect your own and children's skin from sun damages at the Bermuda beaches.
Been to Bermuda beaches?
Visitors stories of Bermuda beaches
Peter, thanks for sending such a touching note on your experience in Bermuda, particularly about the West Whale Bay Beach which is also one of our family favorites.
Stan Snarski was looking to find out a snorkeling and bathing beach in Bermuda's Hamilton City. He enjoyed this beach 10 years back with his family but has now forgotten the name of the beach.
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