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Polo Beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 8th place out of 13 beaches in the Bocas del Toro region 8.9 km away from its center, the city of Bocas del Toro. It is one of the beaches of Old Bank settlement, just 5.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal 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, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Polo Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Red Frog Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
Polo Beach (Bocas del Toro) is located outside the Old Bank settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Old Point 1.1 km
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What to do in Polo Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Polo Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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The coastline of Polo Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Polo Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Polo Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
Polo Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Polo 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Polo Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Polo Beach.
The Polo Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 1 attractions near Polo Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bastimentos Sky Zipline Canopy Tour located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Polo Beach is March. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in March, the average value is 20°C. The coldest month is October with air temperature 22°C and water 18°C. See more details in weather section.
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