Bermuda’s Beaches

Bermuda is known for their pink, sandy beaches and turquoise waters. With about 34 beaches and coral reefs just off shore, you will enjoy every moment as you walk on the fine sand. Don’t forget your snorkeling gear! So close in many places that you are able to watch the children from the shore on their quest for fish.

In east end of the island, St George’s, you have a choice of Tobacco Bay Beach and St Catherine’s beach. 

Tobacco Bay (left), St Catherine’s beach (right)

Tobacco Bay beach has a calm section blocked by rock formations and is great for snorkeling close to shore. With close bathrooms, a restaurant and shallow waters, it is popular with families.

St Catherine’s beach

St Catherine’s beach is on the other side of Fort St. Catherine and less popular but just as beautiful.

Shelly Bay Beach is in the Hamilton Parish with shallow calm waters making it good for families. You can reach the Railway Trail from the boardwalk along the coast line.

John Smith’s Bay Beach

John Smith’s Bay Beach is located in Smith’s Parish with calm waters and the reef only 200 yards from shore.  It is a good family beach and there are toilets.

Elbow beach

Elbow Beach is in the Paget Parish and is a calm beach with a public section.  There are parts that are private.  Here you can find shipwrecks about 100 yards offshore.

Horseshoe Bay Beach

Horseshoe Bay Beach is located on the South Shore in Southampton Parish.

Warwick Long Bay beach

Warwick Long Bay beach is excellent for swimming or snorkeling along the South Shore

There is a 1.25 mile trail that leads from Horseshoe Bay Beach along to Warwick Long Bay beach.

Jobson’s Cove is small and secluded surrounded by steep cliffs also along the South Shore.

Church Bay beach

Church Bay Beach is a small beach, not far from Horseshoe Bay Beach, with lots of fish.  It will get deep quite fast; you should be careful when swimming.  

These are just a few of the beaches with more for your to discover.