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South Shore Park Bermuda
Half Day Itinerary
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Best of Bermuda beaches and parks are on the south shore. Here I am suggesting an itinerary covering two of the top south shore beaches in Bermuda: Horseshoe Bay Beach and Warwick Long Bay Beach along with a series of spectacular coves.
This itinerary is ideal if you are looking for some leisurely swims, snorkeling and stroll along some lovely South Shore trails.
You need to start your day from Southampton parish. So Pack a towel and sunscreen and get on your way.
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South Shore Bermuda
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Take a bus and come up to the South Road at Southampton. Bus #7 is convenient. It's easy to reach. Check out Bermuda Bus Routes to know all the routes.
From the South Road, walk over to Horseshoe Bay Beach. This is a picture perfect beach with pink sands.
It has always been on top of our favorite Bermuda beaches. This also happens to be one of the most photographed beaches in Bermuda.
There is an eatery opposite to the entrance of Horseshoe Bay called Tio Pepe. It prepares nice Italian and Spanish food including Pizzas. If you need, pick up some quick snacks or bottled water. As you walk down the beach explore the small coves. Take some time for a dip.
There is a beach cafe here and other facilities like bathrooms, chairs, umbrella and snorkel rentals.
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Horseshoe Bay Beach is part of South Shore Park, a nature reserve that connects Southampton and Warwick Parishes. South shore park in Bermuda has been designated as a national park in 1990. The stretch has a series of trails along limestone cliffs and dunes. There are large spans of grassy areas as well that are great for picnics.
As you stroll along the trails, you’ll come to the twin coves of Stonehole Bay and Chaplin Bay. Both are very picturesque spots and great for swimming or even just for relaxing.
Stonehole Bay Bermuda
Continue east on the trails and you will find a tiny swimming hole with crystal clear water at Jobson’s Cove. This place can quickly get crowded. So try to make it early. This wonderful little cove is surrounded by lime stone cliffs. This is also a great place for snorkeling.
Continue east along the South Shore Park Trails and you will reach Warwick Long Bay, a stunning half-mile long beach. This beach also offers excellent snorkeling opportunity. There is a concession stand at the beach which rents snorkel gears. Since there is no café here, this beach tends to be less crowded than Horseshoe Bay Beach.
From Horseshoe Bay Beach up to the Warwick Long Bay is about half a mile stretch. The terrain is fairly flat and not difficult. If this is enough for you and you plan to go back to the dockyard, then you can do the reverse hike. In that case, ask the bus driver to drop you at the Warwick Long Bay. Hike down the hill side to the shore line and take the reverse trail of half a mile through the lovely beaches and coves that I mentioned above.
However if you like to follow my original route and explore further east of the south shore, then check out the following.
Further east from Warwick Long Bay, you will see the beautiful Astwood Cove. This is a popular spot for beach weddings in Bermuda.
Continuing east towards South Road. By this time you would have hiked quite a bit and must be hungry. You will soon find South Shore's one of the landmark pub and restaurants - The Swizzle South Shore. This is a branch of the original Swizzle Inn that has been the inventor of the famous drink in the island, The Rum Swizzle. You will get a wide selections of burgers and other pub food; this is one of the South Shore’s most fun restaurants.
Check out Bermuda Map to know all the directions. It has maps of everything that you need.
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