The Bahamas is one of the most exquisite tourist places in the Atlantic area, a group of islands with beautiful landscapes and beaches with crystalline blue waters.
If you want to travel but still haven’t decided which Bahamas beaches to visit, this article is for you.
Let’s get to know the 20 best beaches in the independent country of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
1.Gold Rock Beach
Let’s start the tour with a beach that was the set for scenes from two Pirates of the Caribbean movies: Gold Rock Beach.
Considered one of the most emblematic and representative beaches of the Bahamas for its exotic beauty and unexplored aspect, in the Lucayan National Park.
Its temperate waters are the crystal blue characteristic of the Atlantic Ocean and its sand is so white and soft that you will feel as if you are walking on a velvet carpet.
The beach has gentle waves, ideal for swimming. The reef, Gold Rock, is exclusive for snorkeling due to its great biodiversity of species; while the Lucaya Caverns, an impressive cave system, are visited by experts from all over the world.
There is no sale of food or drinks on the beach, so you must bring everything you will need. Such a deprived place made it be chosen by Disney as the recording set for Pirates of the Caribbean.
2. Tropic of Cancer Beach
This is one of the best kept secrets on the key, Little Exuma. A practically unexplored beach free from the effects of the tourist industry, which makes it a calm sandy area with transparent and calm blue waters.
Practice snorkeling and admire its great variety of multicolored fish and coral reefs. You will be able to take a photo next to the line of the Tropic of Cancer painted on the stairs of the beach.
Like Gold Rock Beach, this beach does not have kiosks or other commercial places to buy food and drinks.
3. Three Sisters Beach
Three Sisters owes its name to magnificent rock formations found on the coast. Although people also call it that because of three sisters in love with the same sailor.
It is very close to George Town, so you will be within walking distance of the city.
Its crystalline and calm waters are perfect for spending a day of fun and relaxation, especially as a couple, as it has a paradisiacal and romantic atmosphere.
Near the beach you will find places to enjoy a nice meal like Driftwood Café and The Palapa Grill.
Its hotel offer near the beach is excellent, highlighting the Palms at Three Sisters and Exuma Palms Hotel.
4. Beach Radio
A North Bimini island paradise of soft, warm white sand and warm turquoise waters.
Despite being close to busy sites like the Resort World Bimini Casino and Shark Mound, it still maintains its privacy and a certain isolation. A sandy area that you should go to if you are looking for tranquility.
The hotel offer at Playa Radio is very good. Sea Crest Hotel & Marina, Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and Big John’s Hotel are two of its best hotels.
As for restaurants, you will have nearby the Bimini Big Game Bar and Grill and Bimni Twist.
5. CocoPlum Beach
A bay on the island of Great Exuma with gentle waves and ideal to go with the family, whose beach looks like a swimming pool.
The rock formations on its shores contribute to its beautiful lonely island appearance.
Nearby are places of interest such as Rolleville, a rural settlement perfect for a short excursion, and the golf course, Emerald Reef.
Two of the best hotels around the area are Sandals Emerald Bay and Palms at Three Sisters. At The Palapa Grill and Exuma Point Bar and Grill, you can eat delicious local dishes.
6. Lucayan Beach
One of the best beaches in Grand Bahama, whose beauty and warm turquoise and crystalline waters make it one of the favorite destinations, where you can also plan various activities such as water sports and excursions.
Its commercial offer is wide since it has the Port Lucaya Market in front, where you can buy souvenirs, have lunch and entertain yourself.
Very close to Lucaya beach is Unexso, a diving center for experts or amateurs.
7. Pleasant Bay Beach
Beautiful beach on the southeast coast of the island of South Andros, one of the most visited by tourists for the Coconut Festival, the island’s own festivity.
Its sand is fine and whitish in color that shines in the sun, with crystal clear waters on the shore and turquoise when seen from the horizon. Although its waves are not so serene, it is not much of a problem due to its shallow waters.
Close to the beach are exceptional accommodations like Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge, a small but friendly all-inclusive fishing lodge. Bairs Lodge, is another option.
There are no eating establishments around Pleasant Bay Beach.
8. Saunders Beach
Saunders Beach is a beautiful beach for the whole family where children can swim peacefully in its gentle waves. It occupies the entire coast near the city of Nassau, capital of the Bahamas.
Its waters are crystal clear, warm and of a beautiful greenish blue color, with soft and comforting sand, both for a romantic walk or for sunbathing.
Among the activities you can do at Saunders Beach are diving and snorkelling, since its shores are home to a wide biodiversity of fish and coral reefs.
Very close to the beach you will find the SeaDuction, one of the most recommended resorts by tourists and locals for its comfort and services. You will also find numerous restaurants serving local cuisine.
9. Pink Sand Beach
One of the most exceptional beaches in the Bahamas and the world. As its name indicates, its sand is pink, the result of a dust made up of the shells of marine organisms called foraminifera.
The shells of these animals are reddish or pinkish in color. When he dies, his remains are thrown on the shore and therefore the color of the sand. It is precisely this particularity that, added to the transparency of its waters, makes this beach considered one of the most precious natural wonders of the Bahamas.
Pink Sand Beach is on Harbor Island. It is ideal for practicing sports such as diving, kayaking or sailing.
Nearby is the city of Danmour, where you can visit historical sites such as its well-preserved buildings. There are also resort-type hotels for your accommodation. Its offer of bars and nightlife establishments are more than interesting.
Do not visit the arenal between August and September, months of rain.
10.Lighthouse Beach
Beautiful beach south of Eleuthera Island, one of the most hidden places in the Bahamas. A hidden and isolated paradise with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Getting there won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. A spectacular beach with beautiful landscapes awaits you, a large gallery of caves and a natural marine wealth that you can appreciate snorkeling.
Lighthouse Beach is ideal for walks on the shore of the beautiful sea with turquoise and crystalline waters. As it is one of the most remote beaches in the Bahamas, it does not have commercial establishments to eat.
11. Cove Beach
Despite being private, therefore exclusive to The Cove Atlantis hotel guests, Cove beach continues to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas.
Its waters are an extraordinary turquoise blue and so calm that you will feel like you are swimming in a pool. Its sand is warm, thin and soft, ideal for being with the family.
You can participate in volleyball and snorkeling, among other sand and sea activities. Nearby there are food outlets, but most of them belong to the hotel.
12. Cable Beach
One of the best-known beaches in the Bahamas with its beautiful blue waters and soft, warm, white sand, between the city of Nassau and the airport.
The water temperature is pleasant throughout the year and its waves are calm, ideal for visiting with the family.
The central location of Cable Beach means that it is surrounded by hotels, some of the most prominent in the Bahamas, which means that it is also close to bars and restaurants.
Very close to the beach you will find the Straw Market, the Nassau Pirates Museum, the Conservation Center and the Jardines de Ardastra Zoo, among other attractions.
13. Fortune Beach
Fortune beach water is perfect for safe swimming, as it is shallow and has calm waves. Its soft sandy shore is dotted with palm trees that provide shade and relax.
Nearby there are tourist attractions such as the Grand Bahamas Maze, a spectacular and highly recommended site to visit. There is also the Museum of Underwater Exploration, the Lucayan Golf Course, the Fortune Hills Country Club and the Lucayan Port.
Tourists recommend Banana Ray and Garden Café restaurants, places with rich dishes accompanied by excellent service.
The beach is named for the 2 million dollars found inside a ship that sank in its waters.
It is in the southwestern part of Grand Bahama Island, but its access to it is a bit intricate, something that makes it almost exclusive.
Fortune Beach, an exceptional and mandatory site on your tour of the beaches of the Bahamas.
14.William’s Town Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches that tourists find on the southwest coast of Grand Bahamas Island, with soft, warm white sand, radiant sun and crystal clear turquoise blue waters.
You can choose between swimming, sitting in the sun or practicing water skiing and snorkelling, among other sea entertainment.
The Grand Bahamas Museum, the Science Museum and the Columbus Twin and Regency theaters are attractions to visit near the beach. There are also two golf courses.
Locals and tourists alike recommend Billy Joe’s, Coconuts, Seagrape Grille, and Groupers Bar and Grill for dining, among other restaurants within walking distance of the beach.
15. Tahiti Beach
If you are looking for a discreet, quiet, peaceful and extremely beautiful beach, you should visit Tahiti Beach, at the southern end of Elbow Cay of the Abaco Islands. It is an isolated corner that can be reached on foot, by bicycle or on board a boat.
Its waters are crystalline and warm, ideal for a relaxing bath, with sand so white that it reflects the sunlight. On its shore you will find palm trees with a rich shade to rest pleasantly.
The abundance of marine life is one of the great attractions of this beach, where you can practice snorkeling. Their sand dollars and starfish are famous.
Be sure to visit the famous Hope Town Lighthouse, from where you will have a beautiful panoramic view of the surroundings.
Tahiti is widely recognized for the large number of bird species it exhibits, so if you like them, you will be comfortable there.
Near Tahiti beach there are establishments to taste delicious local dishes.
16.Old Bight Beach
A 5-mile long beach of bright pink sand and beautiful turquoise waters characteristic of this part of the Atlantic.
Old Bight Beach, on the so-called Isla del Gato, central region of the Bahamas, is ideal to visit with the family because it has calm and safe waves, especially for children.
Its climate is favorable all year round and although there are not many tourist sites or restaurants nearby, its tranquility is worth it. Of course, take everything you will need.
17. Mather Town Beach
One of the most renowned beaches on Grand Bahama Island, 5 km from Port Lucaya. Its sand is soft and of a light color that shines with the sun’s rays, with waters so crystalline that you can see the seabed.
Because the water is so clear, you can practice snorkeling and admire the richness of the seabed or swim, as you prefer.
At the Margaritavilla Sand Bar they serve authentic local food accompanied by cocktails with that exclusive flavor of the Bahamas.
Leaving the water you can go to Port Lucaya and visit its magnificent market with beautiful and useful souvenirs.
Despite the beauty of Mather Town Beach, the beach is devoid of palm trees, so you will need to bring sunscreen and an umbrella.
18. Blue Lagoon Island Beach
A beach that can only be accessed by sea with an incomparable landscape, white and soft sand and waters with various shades of turquoise blue.
Blue Lagoon, also known as Salt Cay, is an exciting place because of the activities you can do, such as seeing sea lions and dolphins; snorkeling, kayaking, riding water bikes or scuba diving.
Hire one of the many tour packages to get to the Blue Lagoon, for an average of $65 and $45 for adults and children, respectively.
19.Love Beaches
One of the most representative characteristics of this beach are the rock mounds distributed along its coast, from which rich wells are formed for nothing or to be calm as in a natural jacuzzi.
Its sand is soft and thick with a color similar to pink, caressed by beautiful, crystal clear warm waters that invite you to bathe in the sun.
Among the attractions that Love Beaches offers you are the massages and manicure and pedicure services on the beach, hammock service and extension chairs for tanning.
The arenal is ideal to be with the family, since children can bathe calmly and enjoy a playground. You can also practice snorkeling and admire the diverse marine fauna.
Its several food establishments offer delicious seafood and rich cocktails.
20. Xanadu Beach
On Grand Bahama Island, Xanadu beach has always been one of the most visited beaches by tourists, despite the fact that one of its most emblematic attractions has closed: the Xanadu hotel.
You will be pleased by its beauty and the beautiful contrast between its emerald waters and its clear, soft and warm sand.
The science and Grand Bahama museums, the ColumbusTwin and Regency theaters and the Grand Bahamas sports complex are also places to visit. In addition, there are two golf courses.
The most recommended eating establishments are the Bahamian Illustrated Internet Café, the Broadway Café, the China Temple and the Royal Islander Restaurant.
What beaches to go to in the Bahamas?
Although none of the beaches in the Bahamas disappoint in terms of beauty, there are some that stand out more than others, but this will depend on your tastes. To know which beaches to go to, you should ask yourself if you will be with the family, if you like the hustle and bustle or, on the contrary, you prefer isolated places. So you will choose correctly.
What is the best place in the Bahamas?
It’s hard to decide which is the best place in the Bahamas. For this reason we will mention several sites that you should not miss visiting.
First of all, the beaches. Each beach in the Bahamas has its own charm, so you should try to visit as many as you can.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, has enough tourist attractions to keep you entertained, such as museums, shopping centers and its beautiful old town.
Some of the islands that you should not exclude from your itinerary are Eleuthera, Andros Island, Grand Bahama and the Abaco Islands.
Be sure to visit Big Major Key, where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas and at the same time swim with the adorable pigs that live there.
