Best beaches on the island

With no less than 60 beaches spread across 70 square miles, and more than 3000 hours per year of beautiful sunshine to explore them all, Barbados is a destination that will not disappoint beach lovers and sun worshippers. Furthermore, beach access is considered a right in Barbados, meaning that every inch of coastal stretch is open to the public, and free for you to wander. 

Graciously endowed with 70 miles of sun-saturated, palm-adorned beaches, with clear azure waters and a year-round climate considered nothing less than perfect, the island is generous in delivering the ideal tropical respite. 

The island’s shores are varied and unique as Barbados itself, and while surfers will find great waves to satisfy their need for adrenaline, the west coast offers calm waters and dusty white beaches for those wishing to simply unwind with a rum punch and a good book! 

SANDY LANE BEACHWidely known as the "Sandy Lane" beach, this magnificent stretch takes its... More 

SANDY LANE BEACH

Widely known as the "Sandy Lane" beach, this magnificent stretch takes its... More

 

ARCHERS BAY BEACHA very small and quiet beach located in St Lucy that is only big enough to ... More 

ARCHERS BAY BEACH

A very small and quiet beach located in St Lucy that is only big enough to ... More

 

BATH BEACHA quiet spot during the week that becomes a popular family picnic site at weekends... More 

BATH BEACH

A quiet spot during the week that becomes a popular family picnic site at weekends... More

 

ENTERPRISE BEACHAlso known as Miami Beach and located just two minutes away from Oistins, this beach will please both surfers and families, and has picnic... More 

ENTERPRISE BEACH

Also known as Miami Beach and located just two minutes away from Oistins, this beach will please both surfers and families, and has picnic... More

 

BATHSHEBA BEACHBathsheba was the wife of King David, and legend has it that the white sand and ... More 

BATHSHEBA BEACH

Bathsheba was the wife of King David, and legend has it that the white sand and ... More

 

BRANDON'S BEACHJust outside the capital city of Bridgetown on the west coast of Barbados Island... More 

BRANDON'S BEACH

Just outside the capital city of Bridgetown on the west coast of Barbados Island... More

 

COLONY CLUB BEACHLocated along the west coast is the "Colony Club" (also known as "Heron Bay")... 

COLONY CLUB BEACH

Located along the west coast is the "Colony Club" (also known as "Heron Bay")...

 

BATTS ROCK BEACHOn the west coast of the island just a few minutes from the capital city of... More 

BATTS ROCK BEACH

On the west coast of the island just a few minutes from the capital city of... More

 

BROWNES BEACHBrownes Beach is one of the largest beaches in Barbados, stretching from Bay... More 

BROWNES BEACH

Brownes Beach is one of the largest beaches in Barbados, stretching from Bay... More

 

CRANE BEACHOriginally a harbour, Crane Beach is considered by many to be one of... 

CRANE BEACH

Originally a harbour, Crane Beach is considered by many to be one of...

 

BOTTOM BAY BEACHImagine a wide bay with high, coral cliffs half surrounding you, and tall trees up... More 

BOTTOM BAY BEACH

Imagine a wide bay with high, coral cliffs half surrounding you, and tall trees up... More

 

CATTLEWASH BEACHKnown as one of the best health resorts in the Caribbean, it might be the... More 

CATTLEWASH BEACH

Known as one of the best health resorts in the Caribbean, it might be the... More

 

FRESHWATER BAYJust to the south of Paradise Beach along the west coast of Barbados you will... 

FRESHWATER BAY

Just to the south of Paradise Beach along the west coast of Barbados you will...

 

NEEDHAM'S POINTOn the southwest tip of Barbado Island, at the southern end of Carlisle Bay is the historic Needham's Point area. Calm crystal clear waters... More

NEEDHAM'S POINT

On the southwest tip of Barbado Island, at the southern end of Carlisle Bay is the historic Needham's Point area. Calm crystal clear waters... More

FITTS VILLAGE BEACHLocated at the heart of the island's western coast, this quiet spot offers the... More 

FITTS VILLAGE BEACH

Located at the heart of the island's western coast, this quiet spot offers the... More

 

GIBBES BEACHIf the idea of peace and tranquillity is what brings you to Barbados, then you... More 

GIBBES BEACH

If the idea of peace and tranquillity is what brings you to Barbados, then you... More

 

HASTINGS ROCK BEACHA great spot with numerous small inlets that is great for walking, surfing, and... More 

HASTINGS ROCK BEACH

A great spot with numerous small inlets that is great for walking, surfing, and... More

 

HEYWOODS BEACHLocated in the north-western parish of St.Peter, near to the town of... More 

HEYWOODS BEACH

Located in the north-western parish of St.Peter, near to the town of... More

 

MAHOGANY BAY BEACHLocated in the parish of St.James is a bay that offers calm waters, clear pools... More 

MAHOGANY BAY BEACH

Located in the parish of St.James is a bay that offers calm waters, clear pools... More

 

MARTIN'S BAYAn untouched and secluded spot located on the eastern coast of Barbados, with... More 

MARTIN'S BAY

An untouched and secluded spot located on the eastern coast of Barbados, with... More

 

MAXWELL BEACHLocated on the South coast of the island, this beach's waters have a different... More 

MAXWELL BEACH

Located on the South coast of the island, this beach's waters have a different... More

 

MULLINS BEACHA really popular Barbados beach, Mullins beach, located in the parish of... More 

MULLINS BEACH

A really popular Barbados beach, Mullins beach, located in the parish of... More

 

PARADISE BEACHParadise Beach is a relatively quiet beach located on the west coast of... More 

PARADISE BEACH

Paradise Beach is a relatively quiet beach located on the west coast of... More

 

PAYNES BAY BEACHLocated along the west coast, in the parish of St.James, is... More 

PAYNES BAY BEACH

Located along the west coast, in the parish of St.James, is... More

 

REEDS BAYReeds Bay is a very quiet unspoiled beach that is... More 

REEDS BAY

Reeds Bay is a very quiet unspoiled beach that is... More

 

ROCKLEY BEACHAlso known as Accra Beach, this is very popular south... More 

ROCKLEY BEACH

Also known as Accra Beach, this is very popular south... More

 

SHARKS HOLEA reef protects you from the large surf rolling in... More 

SHARKS HOLE

A reef protects you from the large surf rolling in... More

 

SILVER SANDSSilver Sands is a lovely beach located on the south... More

SILVER SANDS

Silver Sands is a lovely beach located on the south... More

SIX MEN'S BAYSix Men's is a picturesque fishing village which is to... More

SIX MEN'S BAY

Six Men's is a picturesque fishing village which is to... More

WELCHES BEACHWelches Beach, has recently undergone a... More

WELCHES BEACH

Welches Beach, has recently undergone a... More

WORTHING BEACHRight on the south coast of Barbados is the stunning... More

WORTHING BEACH

Right on the south coast of Barbados is the stunning... More