Best The Caribbean Beaches
The Best Caribbean Beaches...
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16. Foul Bay // Barbados
© Richard Semik Despite its rather unappealing name, Foul Bay is in fact one of Barbados' loveliest beaches. Situated just around the corner from the equally lovely Crane Bay, the beach here is everything you would hope for and expect from one of the Caribbean's finest. An expanse of white powder sand meets the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean here. Surrounded by low cliffs and fringed with palm trees, there is a… read more »
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17. Half Moon Bay // Providenciales
© jsnover Half Moon Bay is a narrow strip of pristine tropical beach that has formed between two uninhabited cays. Not so long ago these little Caribbean sand islands were separated by a channel, but this has since filled with beautiful beach.
On the northern side of the sandy strip is a sheltered stretch of the Atlantic. The beach here is protected by a barrier reef not far from shore making the… read more »
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18. Manchebo Beach // Aruba
D_M_D Great for:- Swimming
Manchebo Beach is a wide, quiet stretch of soft white sand on Aruba’s western coast. Known for its laid-back atmosphere and lack of high-rise resorts, it offers a more relaxed experience compared to the busier Palm Beach a few miles along the coast. The turquoise water is calm, making it great for swimming, while the open space and gentle breeze create ideal conditions for sunbathing and unwinding.
This beach… read more »
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19. Druif Beach // Aruba
Roel van Deursen Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Druif Beach is yet another stretch of soft white sand with calm, turquoise waters on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Located just outside the main town of Oranjestad, it still retains a relaxed atmosphere, making it ideal for those looking to unwind. The fine sand and the gentle waves create perfect conditions for sunbathing and swimming.
Unlike some of the islands busier beaches, Druif Beach is usually less crowded, even… read more »
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20. Baby Beach // Aruba
Serge Melki Great for:- Family
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Baby Beach in Aruba is a calm, shallow lagoon-like bay with clear turquoise waters, making it one of the best spots on the island for relaxing and swimming. The water stays waist-deep for a long distance, which is perfect for a leisurely dip and particularly suitable for families. The natural bay, is almost enclosed and protected by a reef, which keeps the currents mild and the atmosphere peaceful.
Located on… read more »
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21. Darkwood Beach // Antigua
Prayinto Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Darkwood Beach sits just to the south of Jolly Harbour and its resort village. Situated on Half Hyde Bay, it forms part of the sandbar carrying Valley Road and separating the waters of the Caribbean Sea from those of a large lagoon.
Approximately 300 metres in length, the white sand at Darkwood Beach is widest at its southernmost end, tapering to a point halfway along the sandbar. Loose rocks speckle the… read more »
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22. Deep Bay Beach // Antigua
Andrew Moore Great for:- Snorkeling
Lining the western side of a thin spit of land leading towards the ruins of historic Fort Barrington and its surrounding national park, Deep Bay Beach sits on Antigua's west coast. Around 20 minutes by road from St John's cruise ship terminal, it's also common to arrive by catamaran and anchoring off this relatively narrow strip of curving white sand backed by native forest.
Head into the turquoise blue shallows and… read more »
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23. Playa Juraguá // Cuba
Christian Pirkl Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Sitting deep within the D of a small bay to the east of Santiago de Cuba, Playa Juraguá may not be the island's broadest stretch of sand, but it is nonetheless a fantastic place to escape to when the Caribbean Sea beckons. Here a coastline peppered with small rocks evolves into a largely stone-free run of clean sand which continues for around 500 yards.
A grassy area also provides the ideal… read more »
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24. Playa Bueycabón // Cuba
DnTrotaMundos ☮ Great for:- Swimming
Playa Bueycabón lies approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Santiago de Cuba along highway 20, on Cuba's southern Caribbean Sea coastline. Located in a deep bay with calm waters as a result, Playa Bueycabón rarely becomes crowded, ensuring a feeling of tranquillity.
Those looking to absorb some vitamin D can make use of the sun loungers and thatched parasols which dot its smooth yellow sands, before joining the local vendors… read more »
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25. Cabbage Beach // Paradise Island
Laila Goubran Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Cabbage Beach, on the aptly named Paradise Island, is one of the most popular and accessible beaches in the Bahamas, known for its long stretch of soft white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. Just a short distance from Nassau, this beach attracts plenty of visitors seeking the archetypal Bahamian beach.
The water here is warm and inviting, with gentle waves near the shore, though conditions can become rougher further out.… read more »
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26. Palm Beach // Aruba
Atilin Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Palm Beach is one of Aruba's most popular beaches. This lively, two-mile stretch of soft white sand and clear, calm waters is located on the island’s northwest coast. The gentle waves and warm Caribbean waters make it perfect for swimming and paddleboarding, while the steady breeze creates good conditions for sailing.
The beachfront is lined with high-rise resorts, beach bars, and restaurants. Always buzzing, there are plenty of activities on… read more »
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27. Playa Rancho Luna // Cuba
© Jan Pešula Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Close to Cienfuegos, Playa Rancho Luna is widely held to be one of Cuba’s most attractive beaches, with its popularity rocketing as a result. Here, soft fine sand meets the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, while lush indigenous vegetation lines its edges including several tall palms. Additional shade comes in the form of semi-permanent thatched umbrellas.
Playa Rancho Luna has long been known in diving circles because of its bustling coral… read more »
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28. Maundays Bay // Anguilla
tiarescott Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Maundays Bay is located on the western tip of Anguilla and has a growing reputation as one of the foremost luxury stays on the island. Offering the perfect blend of laid-back solitude and Caribbean soul, the beach manages to charm almost everyone who visits. The light sands are perfect for soaking up the sun, while its turquoise waters are suitable for both swimming and snorkelling.
As a base from which to… read more »
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29. Gouverneur Beach // St Barts
Lombardi Gouverneur Beach comprises a broad expanse of near white sand located at the end of a deep bay known by the name of the Anse du Gouverneur. Situated close to the island's southernmost point, the beach is flanked by low, shapely hills of rock speckled with planting, and backed by an even denser expanse of green.
With few manmade structures in sight, Gouverneur Beach has a timeless quality to it, and… read more »
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30. Pig Beach // Exuma
© peterjamesanthony There's a very logical reason for Pig Beach's name. And that's the fact this beach on the otherwise uninhabited island of Major Cay is regularly frequented by wild pigs that enjoy nothing better than cooling off in the aquamarine waters.
Approximately a mile (1.8 km) in length, Pig Beach is located on the cay's west coast. The fifty or so pigs that reside here can be reached in around two hours… read more »
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