8 best beaches to visit in Barbados

Pebbles Beach
Pebbles Beach

Sandy beach

Pebbles Beach is Barbados’s most famous and longest beach. Although it is very popular, it attracts visitors with its ample space, natural shade from the trees and excellent swimming conditions with a gentle slope into the sea. In addition, it is also known for no fewer than six shipwrecks, which lie on the seabed relatively close to the shore and are accessible to both divers and snorkellers. The beach’s excellent accessibility rounds off the…

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Bottom Bay Beach
Bottom Bay Beach

Sandy beach, Coast

The east coast of the island could not be more different from the west and south. Big waves attract bodysurfing and small beaches drowned under rocky cliffs create beautiful photogenic scenery. Low visitor numbers and plenty of privacy are a bonus. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-bottom-bay] Perhaps the nicest beach in this part of Babrados is Bottom Bay…

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The Soup Bowl Beach
The Soup Bowl

Sandy beach, Coast

The wild and breathtaking beach at Bathsheba on the east coast of the island will delight you with photogenic views and a dramatic coastline so different from the west and south of Barbados. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-soup-bowl] The beach is popular with surfers thanks to the high waves from the Atlantic. Those who aren't into water sports will enjoy…

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Oistins
Oistins

Sandy beach, City

The lively town of Oistins is a great alternative to the tourist beaches around Bridgetown. Oistins lives at its own pace, the streets are much more crowded with locals, but tourists head here for the beautiful beaches and weekend nightlife. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-oistins] Oistins will also offer full tourist facilities with KFC restaurants, a large…

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Folkestone Marine Park
Folkestone Marine Park

Sandy beach, National Park

The coastline on the northern edge of the town of Holetown is one of the most beautiful beach destinations – and, in particular, one of the best snorkelling spots – in Barbados. Folkestone Marine Park (sometimes also referred to as Folkestone Marine Reserve) is a ‘must-see’ destination for all lovers of the sea and the underwater world. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

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Speightstown
Speightstown

Tourist town, Sandy beach

Speightstown, the largest town in northern Barbados, serves as a major tourist and administrative centre for this part of the island. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-speightstown] Nevertheless, Speightstown exudes a sleepy tranquillity and peacefulness – there are significantly fewer people here than in the densely populated area to the south around…

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Richard Haynes Boardwalk
The Richard Haynes Boardwalk

Sandy beach, Promenade

The south coast of Barbados, on the outskirts of Bridgetown, boasts a beautiful promenade running alongside small sandy beaches and is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the whole island. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-haynes-boardwalk] The wooden promenade, named after former Prime Minister Richard Haynes, stretches for over 1.5 miles and is…

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Dover Beach
Maxwell Beach

Sandy beach

The Maxwell district in southern Bridgetown is considered the most luxurious beach destination in southern Barbados. The beautiful local beaches of Maxwell and Dover are surrounded by photogenic coconut palms, luxury resorts and expensive restaurants. [btn "Search for accommodation in Barbados" https://www.booking.com/country/bb.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-barbados-maxwell] The streets and sidewalks are noticeably tidier and you'll also…

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