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Yamacraw beach
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About
Yamacraw beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 108th place out of 109 beaches in the The Bahamas region 9.3 km away from its center, the city of Nassau. It is one of the beaches of Nassau settlement, just 9.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Yamacraw beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Treasure Cove beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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+27
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+26
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6.2
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Yamacraw beach is located in The Bahamas within Nassau, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Nassau island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Upon veering off the main road, we stumbled upon a hidden gem of a beach that was refreshingly deserted upon our arrival. The immaculate sandy shore was free of any unsightly debris, and we were pleasantly surprised to find only a handful of locals sharing the beach with us during our stay. It appears that the throngs of tourists have yet to discover this tranquil oasis."
Mitchell Bezler
"This charming little beach is a hidden gem, frequented by both locals and tourists alike. The water is crystal clear and shallow, perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day. The cool, invigorating breeze that sweeps across the beach is a delight, making it the ideal spot to relax and unwind. Although we didn't explore too far from the parking lot, we were impressed by the lon..."
Ren Pusa
User reviews
"Upon veering off the main road, we stumbled upon a hidden gem of a beach that was refreshingly deserted upon our arrival. The immaculate sandy shore was free of any unsightly debris, and we were pleasantly surprised to find only a handful of locals sharing the beach with us during our stay. It appears that the throngs of tourists have yet to discover this tranquil oasis."
Mitchell Bezler
"This charming little beach is a hidden gem, frequented by both locals and tourists alike. The water is crystal clear and shallow, perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day. The cool, invigorating breeze that sweeps across the beach is a delight, making it the ideal spot to relax and unwind. Although we didn't explore too far from the parking lot, we were impressed by the lon..."
Ren Pusa
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Asure Win• 4.7km
Transport
- PID• 7.1km
- Big Bus Station• 24.1km
Localities
- Nassau• 9.3km
- Nassau• 9.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Yamacraw beach?
The Yamacraw beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Yamacraw beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Yamacraw beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Yamacraw beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Yamacraw beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Yamacraw beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Yamacraw beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Yamacraw beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yamacraw beach.
There are 1 restaurants nearby.Asure Win is the closest place located 4700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Yamacraw beach?
There are 85 places to stay in the Yamacraw beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Yamacraw beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Yamacraw beach from parking?
The Yamacraw beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
What is the best time of the year to visit Yamacraw beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Yamacraw beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 24°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Yamacraw beach (The Bahamas) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Yamacraw beach (The Bahamas) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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