The purity and clarity of our waters make Barbados' beaches ideal for any underwater exploration.
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Barbados has two main coasts, the calm Caribbean with its white sands and turquoise waters, and the wild Atlantic which has rugged shores and world-class waves.
Just outside the island's capital of Bridgetown lies Carlisle Bay, a calm cove with bright blue water that beckons for a dip. The beach itself is split into different sections: The Boatyard is known for its lively atmosphere, while Harbor Lights is the place to relax.
Beautiful BeachesThe serene Caribbean coast on the west is famed for its aquamarine waters and soft sands, while the wilder beaches in Barbados on the east coast are exhilarating to visit, with big rollers and dramatic scenery.
Barbados — due to its bigger size and location — offers more beaches and variety, as well as better surfing and scuba diving. Aruba can't be beat for endless beach walks, some diverse beaches with rock formations, and wind- and kite-surfing.
In general, beaches on the west and southwest coasts of Barbados have the calmest waters and softest sands, and are ideal for swimming, snorkeling and other water-based activities.
1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.
Gibbs BeachThis stretch, known as the Gold Coast, boasts pristine blue waters and soft, fine sand. If quiet relaxation is what you're after, Gibbs is here to please. Trees along the beach offer a respite from the bright sun with a cool, shady area to read a good book or gaze at the sparkling water.
The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world. Described by a historian as “the most wretched and dismal region on earth”, due to the flash freezes that caught Shackleton's ship, its clarity is only belied by the sheer depth of the ocean below.
Despite sargassum inundation being an issue to Barbados for a decade, the island has not been able to do much to contain the influxes. At the national level, the Blue Economy team work together to clear and remove sargassum from affected beaches using manual labour and heavy equipment.
Home to many beautiful beaches and natural attractions, you will want to spend at least 3-5 days in Barbados. While one week would be even better as you can see and do more things, any less than 5 days and you will have to pick and choose what to visit.
In addition to gorgeous beaches, rich marine life, and breathtaking coastal scenery, Barbados is famed for the dramatic Harrison's Cave, a limestone cavern discovered in the 18th century, just outside the village of Holetown. You can travel through the cave system, which stretches a mile long, by electric tram.
The two destinations don't really compare well. If you want to see some spectacular nature reserves, rivers and wildlife, Costa Rica is the place. Barbados is more easily accessible, offers a great variety of restaurants and beaches and the east coast is renowned for its surfing.
Anse Source d'Argent beach, La Digue island, SeychellesThis mixture of palms, fine-grained sand, and blue and turquoise water is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The beach is public but needs to be accessed through a National Park, which charges a daily fee.