Barbados beaches are perfect... Over 70 miles of spectacular white sand wash by the most spectacular turquoise waters you have ever seen.
All the beaches are magnificent… but among these pictures perfect beaches there are five beaches that are adored by the locals and worshipped by the tourist. Once you visit these beaches you’ll understand why life in Barbados seems to revolve around the beach.
At these favourite spots the sands are nearly perfect, the waters are tranquil and pristine, the music is always playing ...and the rum punches are flowing.
All on sun drench, palm fringed beaches like no other...
Mullins Beach is arguably one of the most magnificent stretches of beach on the island. Its tranquil pristine water is excellent for swimming and snorkeling and a variety of other water sports.
The beach at Mullins is a popular spot with both tourist and locals for a number of reasons it is accessible with adequate parking across the street and there is a fantastic beach bar and restaurant right on the beach.
At Oistins on the South coast of Barbados life resolves around the sea... It is here that you will find Miami Beach – Enterprise Beach. Are you wondering why the two names?
Well the official name of this popular white sand beach with the spectacular turquoise waters is Enterprise Beach... But to locals and visitors the beach is known as Miami Beach.
This picture perfect beach is extremely popular with the locals, especially on weekends and public holidays, when people from all over the island travels to Miami Beach to picnic, windsurf and bathe in the calm waters.
Bottom Bay Beach... If you like the beach you’ll love the beach at Bottom Bay... It’s perhaps the most idyllic of all the Barbados beaches, cliffs, a cave, coconut palms, powdery white sands, cooling breezes and spectacular turquoise waters.
Located on the Southeast Coast of the island Bottom Bay beach is one of the most secluded of all the Barbados beaches. The big waves make it a great place for surfing while its wide powdery beach is perfect for picnicking.
The East Coast of Barbados is known for its big waves and dangerous undercurrents... But Bath Beach located in St. John on the magnificent East Coast clearly highlights the uniqueness of Barbados as an island destination offering something for everyone.
...Although Bath beach is located on the usually pounding Atlantic coast, it is quiet safe to bathe and swim here because this beach is shield by a large offshore reef.
So you get to enjoy the scenic beauty of the East Coast while enjoying the tranquility more associated with the West and South Coast beaches.
Here surfers from around the world come to the world-renowned Soup Bowl at Bathsheba to take part in international surfing competition.
And as you can see...
There is a lot of action on this spectacular stretch of beach. As a matter of fact, it's one big surfing adventure!!
Actually, it really is a big surfing competition and family outing...
The best time to enjoy the big waves and perfect surfing conditions at Bathsheba are between August and November.
...But of course these are not the only Barbados beaches, with over 70 miles of spectacular white sand beaches there are many more each with its own unique characteristics