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Shark Hole beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 26th place out of 42 beaches in the Barbados region 20.2 km away from its center, the city of Bridgetown. It is one of the beaches of Belair settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a tiny bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Shark Hole 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.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Crane beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
Shark Hole beach is located in Barbados within Belair, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Barbados 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.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Crane 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water
Harrismith 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Foul Bay 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Silver Sands 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Oistins 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Oistins 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Maxwell 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Lawrence 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Lawrence 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
St. Lawrence 1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Lawrence 1.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
St. Lawrence 2.9 km
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The Shark Hole beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Shark Hole beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Shark Hole beach is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Shark Hole beach for swimming is very positive.
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 very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Shark Hole beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shark Hole beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sam's One Bar and Grill is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
There are 100 places to stay in the Shark Hole beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Shark Hole beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Shark Hole 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.
There are 4 attractions near Shark Hole beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Beach of Forgotten Tears located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Shark Hole beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.
Shark Hole beach (Barbados island) 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.Shark Hole beach (Barbados island) 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bridgetown 1.6 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Husbands 1.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bridgetown 2.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Prior Park Gardens 2.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Bridgetown 2.5 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Holetown 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Speightstown 1.8 km
Holetown 0.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Prior Park Gardens 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rock Dundo 1.9 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Rock Dundo 2.6 km
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