3 Best Caribbean Destinations For Beachfront Holidays

There is no better time than now to plan a trip to the Caribbean. With their idyllic beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters and shading palm trees, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda and St. Lucia are three recommended locations for the best beachfront holidays in the Caribbean. Read on for a brief description of each island’s beaches and start making your plans.

The Beaches of Barbados

Located in the eastern Caribbean, the capital of Barbados is Bridgetown, a popular cruise ship port with quaint colonial buildings. Meanwhile, Barbados is surrounded by beautiful white-sand beaches, lapped by clear turquoise waters. Whether looking for a touristy location, with all the amenities, or a quieter stretch of sand, the island has the perfect option for anyone looking for beachfront holidays in the Caribbean. Read on for details of the most popular beaches on the island.

- Carlisle Bay

Carlisle Bay features three popular public beaches, Bayshore Beach, Brownes Beach and Pebble Beach. All beaches are backed with green space with picnic tables, while Pebble Beach also offers toilets and showers. This option is family friendly, perfect for the kids.

- Crane Beach

Crane Beach is a spectacular setting, backed by towering cliffs, with a hotel on top, looking down onto the sand, with beach chairs waiting for sun lovers. At different times of the year, the waves can be quite big here, making it an ideal spot for surfing or boogie boarding.

- Bottom Bay Beach

Located close by, Bottom Bay Beach is accessed from a flight of stairs carved into the cliff. Meanwhile the beach is stunning, backed by towering palm trees with imposing cliffs surrounding it on three sides.

- Rockley Beach (AKA Accra Beach)

This small crescent of clean white sand is backed by sea grape and casuarina trees, with warm shallow waters, ideal for adults and children. A retail area lies close to the sand, with kiosks selling cold drinks and food. Meanwhile surfboards and boogie boards are available for hire, along with Hobie Cats and Sunfish sailboats.

Beaches of Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth country, featuring the two, namesake islands along with a number of smaller ones. This Caribbean island-nation is located where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. Both islands are renowned for their reef-lined beaches, backed by resorts and rainforests. Read on to find out the most popular beaches in Antigua and Barbuda.

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- Antigua beaches

The best beaches in Antigua lie in the calm, protected waters of the Caribbean Sea. Popular Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay lie on the island’s northwest coast, offering a resort beach experience. Dickenson Bay is also popular for its nightlife. Another public beach close to St. John’s is Fort James, while Deep Bay is also an excellent choice.

For those looking for a quieter beach experience, Doigs and other beaches in Rendezvous Bay are an excellent choice, as they are only accessible by footpaths or four-wheel drive vehicles. Meanwhile, Half Moon Bay on the east coast has been voted one of the best beaches in the world, and is also a National Park. Long Bay is another excellent beach for families in that area as it is completely protected by its reef.

- Barbuda beaches

Meanwhile, Barbuda’s beaches are a mixture of clean, white sand with striking pink sand beaches in some of the coves. All the beaches are protected by the reef and are mostly deserted, featuring an environment rich in marine life, perfect for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and bird watching.

- 11 Mile Beach

11 Mile Beach is a peaceful and tranquil stretch of sand surrounded only by nature on the western edge of the island. This beach is idyllic for anyone who wants total peace and quiet with only the sound of the waves lapping the shore.

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- Pink Sand Beach

This gorgeous beach stands out due to the pink hue of the sand, caused by the shells deposited on the beach by the waves. While the beach isn’t comfortable for bare feet and can be uncomfortable to lie on, there are plenty of softer sandy spots close by.

- Princess Diana Beach

This secluded, crescent-shaped beach is perfect for adults and families and will make you feel like royalty. It got its name from the fact that the late Princess Diana often visited the beach in the past.

- Two Foot Bay

For those with a soul for adventure, Two Foot Bay is a beautiful stretch of sand, with easy access to a number of caves. The caves feature prehistoric petroglyphs inside, while overlooking beautiful views of the beach and the bay. As the beach is east facing, it is the ideal place to watch the sunrise.

St. Lucia Beaches

St. Lucia features a diverse, mountainous landscape rimmed by beautiful coves and idyllic beaches. This is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a tropical haven in the eastern Caribbean. One side of the island faces the Caribbean Sea, with views of the Piton Mountains, while the Atlantic side of the island offers secluded stretches of sand, as well as the more popular, lively beaches.

- Reduit Beach on Rodney Bay

Reduit Beach is a popular seaside destination is located on the northwestern shore of Rodney Bay. Here, you can relax on the five-mile stretch of sand, while gazing at Pigeon Island National Landmark, or swimming in the crystal clear sea.

- Sugar Beach (Jalousie Beach)

Sugar Beach is one of the top beaches in the Caribbean and features a stretch of white sand, backed by the famous Piton Mountains. The beach is located south of Soufriere and is popular wit locals and visitors alike. Meanwhile, snorkeling enthusiasts will appreciate the rich marine world here, where a 1,000-ft drop heads down from the base of the mountains.

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- Marigot Bay Beach

Marigot Bay features a variety of great beaches in this sheltered bay in the west of St. Lucia. Visitors have a choice of being close to the buzz of the village’s harbor with its beach bars and restaurants, or in a quieter spot for peace and relaxation.

This lively port village is host to more than one stretch of sand. Watch as boats bob in the blue water from the comfort of your lounge chair in this sheltered bay on the western side of St. Lucia. This romantic destination provides an ideal backdrop for relaxation and has been a popular scene for the filming of many movies.

Pack your swimsuit, suntan lotion and your colorful beach towel and book beachfront holidays in these spectacular beach locations in the Caribbean.