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Long Bay is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 42th place out of 42 beaches in the Barbados region 13.7 km away from its center, the city of Bridgetown. It is one of the beaches of Chancery Lane settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Long Bay 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Miami Barbados, which has a rating of 7.7.
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+28
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Long Bay is located in Barbados within Chancery Lane, 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 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.
User reviews
"This serene and picturesque beach is a sight to behold. Its tranquil atmosphere and stunning scenery are sure to captivate anyone who visits. The natural beauty of this location is truly breathtaking, with crystal clear waters and soft, sandy shores. A visit to this beach is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the calming e..."
Anders Johnson
"This beach is a true gem, with its stunning beauty that will take your breath away. However, it is nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so you may need to take a few steps down to get there. It is always best to bring a friend along when visiting this secluded paradise, and make sure you are up for a bit of a hike to find the right path down. But once you arr..."
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"This serene and picturesque beach is a sight to behold. Its tranquil atmosphere and stunning scenery are sure to captivate anyone who visits. The natural beauty of this location is truly breathtaking, with crystal clear waters and soft, sandy shores. A visit to this beach is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the calming e..."
Anders Johnson
"This beach is a true gem, with its stunning beauty that will take your breath away. However, it is nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so you may need to take a few steps down to get there. It is always best to bring a friend along when visiting this secluded paradise, and make sure you are up for a bit of a hike to find the right path down. But once you arr..."
Adenia
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)
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
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Foul Bay 0.6 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 water
Crane 0.4 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
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Belair 0.8 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
What to do in Long Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Long Bay welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Long Bay?
The coastline of Long Bay is covered with golden sand. Unfortunately it's not very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Long Bay?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Long Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Long Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Long Bay good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Long Bay are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Long Bay 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Long Bay secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Long Bay?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Long Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Lion's Palace Bar & Grill is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Long Bay?
There are 358 places to stay in the Long Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Long Bay include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Long Bay from parking?
The Long Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Long Bay?
There are 1 attractions near Long Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barbados Concorde Experience located in 2.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Long Bay?
The month with the highest temperature in Long Bay 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Long Bay (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.Long Bay (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.
Chancery Lane, check other popular beaches
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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water
Harrismith 0.7 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
