Undoubtedly, some of the nicest beaches in the world can be found in the Caribbean. Gorgeous shores where the sun warms your spirit, the water is crystal clear, and the sand is white or pink. With so many beaches available, picking the finest might be difficult. But we’ve compiled a list of the finest shores in the Caribbean.
25. Palm Beach
Aruba’s Palm Beach is known for its powdery white sand and clear, shallow water, making it a great place to go swimming. The resorts that line both ends of this stretch of beach make it more congested than some of Aruba’s other beaches, but they also provide a wide range of convenient services. Resorts often allow guests to rent equipment and use their facilities.
24. Orient Beach
Many people call Orient Beach in St. Martin “the French Riviera of the Caribbean” because of how similar it is to the famous French Riviera. At the many beachside eateries along this mile-long stretch, visitors may choose from a wide range of cuisines, including French fine dining, Italian, American, and even some regional specialties. This beach really consists of two distinct areas, so plan accordingly. The “prude side” of the beach is located on the northern part of the beach, while the “nude side” is located on the southern part of the beach.
23. Punta Cana
Punta Cana is the most popular tourist destination in the Dominican Republic due to its long stretch of white sandy beaches. Most of the hotels and resorts are enormous, sprawling affairs that resemble little metropolises. The resorts’ indoor nightlife is bustling, with Las Vegas-style shows mostly featuring local talent. Water parks, retail centers, and golf courses are some of the other places where visitors like to spend time.
22. Horseshoe Bay
We have included Bermuda in our list of the best Caribbean beaches despite the fact that, technically speaking, it is not a Caribbean island. On the island of Bermuda, Horseshoe Bay is where the majority of tourists go. Located on the southern shore of the main island, it is a must-see for every visitor. The beach has beautiful sand with a pinkish hue. Please take into account that the climate here is subtropical, not tropical. From May to early October, temperatures soar, while the rest of the year brings mild showers.
21. Playa Paraiso
The Cuban coral island of Cayo Largo del Sur is home to the idyllic Playa Paraiso. Both this beach and the neighboring Playa Sirena are among the most stunning on the whole island. These expansive stretches of fine white sand surround the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and may be found at the less crowded western end of Cayo Grande. Only a small seaside restaurant may be found on Playa Paraso.
20. Reduit Beach
The beaches of St. Lucia are often very small, but if you’re looking for a location to take a lengthy walk on the sand and swim in tranquil waters, go no farther than Reduit Beach, which stretches for five miles along Rodney Bay. The Rex St. Lucian, Papillon, and Royal St. Lucian hotels line one of the island’s most popular beaches. There are places to eat, and you can also rent beach chairs and paddleboards from various vendors.
19. Sainte Anne Beach
As a result of its proximity to one of Guadeloupe’s greatest beaches, the town of Sainte-Anne is a favorite destination for vacationers. If you’re looking for a place to relax, go windsurfing, snorkeling, or scuba diving, since the beach is perfect for all of those activities. Sainte Anne is also home to a French-language school, so you can use your time on the French-speaking island to brush up on your language abilities.
18. Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach is the longest beach in Jamaica, and it is still one of the best on the whole island. Resorts have sprung up along Seven Mile Beach, which was originally created in the 1960s, but the beach’s free-love vibe lives on in the form of many nudist sections. However, merchants selling hair braiding and marijuana on the beach may be annoying and disruptive.
17. Shoal Bay
Shoal Bay, the most well-known beach on Anguilla, is a mile long and has smooth sand, a broad variety of beach bars and restaurants, a charming cluster of modest beach resorts, and an offshore coral reef popular with snorkelers and divers. Simply to throw off unsuspecting visitors, Shoal Bay is divided into three sections: East, Upper, and West. Each one of them has beautiful shores. The east side is the largest and most frequented, while the upper has scaled-down versions of the same activities, and the west has nothing but beaches, water, and exclusive hotels.
16. Palm Island
In the Grenadines, Palm Island is a small island a mile from Union Island that can only be reached by boat. A resort and roughly twenty individual vacation homes currently stand on the island. Since 1999, when hunting was banned, Palm Island has become home to thousands of iguanas. Among the island’s five beaches, Casuarina Beach is widely considered to be the most attractive.
15. Grace Bay
Grace Bay, one of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is 8 kilometers (5 miles) long and has magnificent white sand and dazzling blue seas. Much of Provo’s hotels and resorts are situated in Grace Bay, and most of the tourist development is taking place there as well. However, progress in this area lags well behind that of other Caribbean locations. The busiest beach in Turks and Caicos is still large enough for everyone.
14. Placencia
The renowned peninsula of Placencia is home to some of Belize’s most beautiful offshore coral cayes and some of the country’s nicest beaches on the mainland. A large stretch of white sand beach may be found on the eastern side of the Placencia Peninsula. A long, skinny bay forms the western coast. It’s a wonderful destination to unwind because of its stunning beaches and plenty of low-cost lodging options.
13. Half Moon Bay Beach
Half Moon Bay is located on the southeast coast of Antigua, about a 5-minute drive from Freetown village. This beach is almost 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) in length, making it one of the island’s longest and most impressive. When the Atlantic swells up, windsurfers still make their way out beyond the reef in droves. Close to the shore, snorkelers may explore the coral reef. Previously a private property, Half Moon Bay is now a public park, perfect for a day trip with the kids.
12. Pink Beach
Barbuda’s most famous beach is Pink Beach. From Spanish Point to Palmetto Point, there is a length of almost eight miles of desolate coastline where you may enjoy some of the best snorkeling in the world. Crushed coral gives the champagne-colored sand a rosy sheen. A person may walk down the beach for hours without ever encountering another person.
11. Los Roques
The government of Venezuela established Los Roques Archipelago National Park in 1972 to preserve a maritime habitat of outstanding biological and aesthetic value. This marine park covers a larger area than any other in the Caribbean. Some of the Caribbean’s most stunning marine life and coral reefs may be found here, where they have been relatively undisturbed. The park’s stunning white-sand beaches and warm, clear seas are ideal for water sports like scuba diving, sailing, and fishing.
10. Varadero
Private hotels, beautiful beaches, and Cuba’s lone 18-hole golf course make Varadero a popular destination for tourists looking for a more upscale Cuban experience. Amazing, well-maintained beaches and warm, clear water draw many tourists on package vacations. Tourists from the European Union, Latin America, and Canada make up the bulk of Varadero’s visitors. Although the number of American tourists visiting Varadero has been on the rise, it remains low due to the travel restrictions that make it impossible for Americans to enter Cuba for leisure purposes.
9. Flamenco Beach
Culebra, a little island to the east of the main island of Puerto Rico, is a favorite weekend getaway for locals and visitors alike. Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco) is one of Culebra’s numerous stunning beaches, and shuttle buses connect it with the port. There’s a mile of pure white coral sand here, and it’s framed by gorgeous dry hills covered with trees. A Marine Wildlife Reserve has been established to safeguard the coastline.
8. White Bay
Some of the Caribbean’s most stunning shorelines may be found on Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the British Virgin Islands’ four major islands. The pristine White Bay Beach was once a well-kept secret, but today it’s being lauded by prominent newspapers as one of the greatest beaches in the world. The beach has smooth, white sand, and the seas are a tranquil turquoise color. Behind the beach, rolling hills of lush greenery provide a fitting backdrop for the beautiful scene.
7. Crane Beach
Located on the south-east coast of Barbados, Crane Beach is a short distance from the Crane Hotel. “One of the World’s Ten Best Beaches” was its official designation by the magazine Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. It is in an extremely remote area since it is sandwiched between two large, rocky cliffs. Body surfing and boogey boarding are highly recommended due to the ideal wave conditions. Everything you’d want from a Caribbean beach, but with more powerful waves and a cooler wind.
6. Les Salines
Miles of white sand and gently swinging palm trees make Les Salines one of Martinique’s nicest beaches. Les Salines does not have any kind of restroom or shower facilities. Even so, there is plenty of room to spread out and spend the day basking in the sun and taking in the breathtaking vistas that surround the ocean. Weekend afternoons in particular, may become quite crowded with families having taken advantage of the daytime hours at the beach, so it’s best to go during the week if you want to avoid the crowds.
5. Grand Anse
The tranquil Grand Anse is just one of Grenada’s many beautiful beaches. Grand Anse is a two-mile stretch of white sand on the western side of the island that is protected from powerful waves, currents, and winds and is hence known for its tranquility. The beach, a well-known sight in Grenada, is overlooked by luxurious hotels and mansions.
4. Pink Sand Beach
Harbor Island, Bahamas is known for its 3.5 miles of stunning pink sand beaches, which have earned it recognition as one of the “Best Bahamas Beaches” by publications like Fodor’s, Frommers, and The Travel Channel. The warm, clear waters of the ocean are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and boating.
3. The Baths
The Baths, on the southernmost point of Virgin Gorda, the third biggest island in the British Virgin Islands, is one of the Caribbean’s most well-known beaches. At high tide, the water fills the beautiful tunnels and grottos formed by the massive granite rocks that litter the shore. Sand beaches are made all the more dramatic by the presence of palm trees.
2. Englishman’s Bay
Situated on Tobago’s quiet leeward coast lies the isolated Englishman’s Bay. The bay is widely regarded as one of Tobago’s most beautiful, yet it is less popular than the island’s western beaches. The beach itself is in the form of a classic crescent, bookended by two headlands that are covered in dense vegetation. After the trees stop, you’ll find coarse-grained sand with a shallow to medium grade. The waters are perfect for swimming and snorkeling all year round.
1. Trunk Bay
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, is home to Trunk Bay, a beach located in a national park. The National Geographic Society named it one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and it is widely considered to be one of the greatest in the Caribbean. There is a snack bar, facilities, a lifeguard, and an underwater path for snorkeling the coral reef at this beach.
