About The Bahamas

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent fine sandy beaches of The Bahamas attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

General information

Long straight beaches dominate the coast of The Bahamas. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.

Most beaches of The Bahamas are located within the boundaries of settlements, so natural landscapes are not so frequent here. Lovers of beauty are better off focusing on studying the local traditional architecture and interesting features of life. But wherever you are, if you can get up early and see the morning sea, then a portion of beauty is always guaranteed to you.

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Popular destinations

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Nassau

28 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Eleuthera island

20 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Nassau island

19 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Great Exuma island

17 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Grand Bahama

14 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Good for water jumping

Governor's Harbour

10 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Lucaya

10 beaches
Good for diving • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking

Smith Point

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Good for water jumping

Mather Town

9 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Good for water jumping

Williams Town

9 beaches
Good for diving • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking

Laing Town

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Good for water jumping

Moss Town

8 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Tarpum Bay

8 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Beach volleyball

Alice Town

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Bailey Town

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Bimini Bay

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Black Point

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing

Forbes Hill

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

George Town

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Michelson

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Moore Hill

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Noth Bimini

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

The Ferry

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

William's Town

6 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Cupid's Cay

5 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing

Harts

5 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

North Palmetto Point

5 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball

Clarence Town

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Paradise island

4 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Rokers Point Settlement

4 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking

Rolleville

4 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach

Rose island

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking

Savannah Sound

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Staniel Cay

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing

Stevens Settlement

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Deep Creek

3 beaches
Picturesque • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly

Diamond Settlement

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Dunmore Town

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing

Green Castle

3 beaches
Picturesque • Beach volleyball • Senior friendly

Gregory Town

3 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing

Hepburn Town

3 beaches
Good for Relax • Fine sand • Middle-sized

James Cistern

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Surfing

Mangrove Bush Settlement

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Fine sand

Nicholl's Town

3 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Relax

Treasure Cay

3 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Senior friendly

Treasure Cay

3 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Senior friendly

Bannerman Town

2 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling • Good for Sup surfing

Bootle Bay

2 beaches
Good for Kayaking • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball

Cherokee

2 beaches
Good for Relax • Fine sand • Shore shape - bay

Morris Settlement

2 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking • Good for Snorkeling
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The Bahamas Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Sandals Emerald Bay beach

Rokers Point Settlement 0.7 km

9.1
Partly hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area
7.8 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Pink sands beach

Dunmore Town 1 km

9.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Pink fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Senior friendly

Cape Santa Maria beach

Seymours Setllement 1.3 km

8.7
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
4.7 Amenities index
Kids friendly

Churchill beach

Mather Town 0.6 km

8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
6.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

blue Lagoon beach

Bimini Bay 1.3 km

8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water
5.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Pelican beach

Moore Hill 0.5 km

8.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
1 Amenities index

Popular types of The Bahamas beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 109 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in The Bahamas.

The beaches of The Bahamas can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 24 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.

In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of The Bahamas, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is fine sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 61.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in The Bahamas is less than 500 meters. 95 beaches are relatively easy to access, 3 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 11 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of The Bahamas beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Dozens of beaches in The Bahamas attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all kayakers, sup boarders, snorkeling lovers.

So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:

  • SUP is a relatively young sport that attracts more and more followers every year. Whether you are an experienced SUP rider or want to discover this activity, The Bahamas is the perfect place for you. More than 24 beaches are popular among SUP boarders. Who knows, you will become an enthusiastic fan of SUP after visiting these beaches.
  • Snorkeling. For admirers of the inner beauty of coastal waters, it is essential to know that about 8 beaches in The Bahamas that are popular with snorkelers. According to our users, the best locations are: Sandals Emerald Bay beach, Princess Cays beach, RockersPoint Set. beach.
  • Sea kayaking is an excellent alternative to long walks along the coast. Instead of being bored on the beach, you can go for a leisurely journey and discover the beauty of the neighboring coves, inlets and wild beaches. Remember, the main gems are always accessible only from the water. Kayaking is an excellent active lifestyle solution for both professionals and beginners. About 27 beaches in The Bahamas can be interesting for kayakers, the most popular are: Sandals Emerald Bay beach, Churchill beach.

Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of The Bahamas you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 17 beaches where you can play volleyball.

Latest reviews on The Bahamas's beaches

Please note that lifeguards supervise 14 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in The Bahamas? In total there are 109 beaches and the most popular is Sandals Emerald Bay beach.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in The Bahamas?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in The Bahamas, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 109 beaches in total, of which about 31 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in The Bahamas:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in The Bahamas?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in The Bahamas, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

See also: View all beaches in The Bahamas and create your selection by features.

What are all easy accessible beaches in The Bahamas?

Most of the beaches located in The Bahamas are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in The Bahamas by access:

See also the categories:

Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in The Bahamas:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in The Bahamas?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

Other popular categories

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How to find uncrowded beaches in The Bahamas?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in The Bahamas by occupancy.

Popular categories:

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Which beaches in The Bahamas are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

How to view all beaches by amenities details in The Bahamas?

How to view all beaches by activity of interest in The Bahamas?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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