The 10 best beaches in the Bahamas

The Bahamas offers a huge variety of excellent beaches. The powdery sand is stunning, and the crystal clear turquoise water is as clear as can be. The best beaches in the Bahamas are the following:

• harbor island beach was recently named one of the 10 best beaches in the world by the Travel Channel. Located on Eleuthera/Harbour Island, it consists of 3.5 miles of perfect sand. Outer reefs result in calm waters for safe swimming and snorkeling.

• Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is great, but you may not be able to access it. If you’re a resident of the island or a guest of Atlantis, you’re in. They might admit it knowing someone who lives on Paradise Island. The beach is populated with small huts, providing a place to change, eat or shelter from the sun.

• cabbage beach it’s the place to go for the party scene. Surrounded by mega hotels, the beach is packed with people, but it is beautiful despite everything. Lined with palm trees, sea grapes, and casuarinas, this Paradise Island beach offers water skiing, snorkeling, and parasailing. The cafes adjacent to the beach offer the only bathroom facilities.

• Cable Beach on New Providence Island is perfect for those who want to be close to shops, restaurants, bars and gambling. It is also a popular choice for families with children due to its access to restrooms and hotels. A good variety of water sports is available.

• Xanadu BeachLocated on the island of Grand Bahama, it is the most convenient beach for Freeport resorts, many of which offer shuttle service here. The water is usually calm and shallow quite a ways out, making Xanadu Beach good for non-swimmers. Xanadu is one of the busiest beaches on the island, but quieter beaches stretch from Xanadu in either direction.

• tahiti beachLocated at the other end of Elbow Cay Island in the Abacos, it is a great place for peace and quiet. It’s also a thing of true beauty, made up of sugary white sand and cool blue waters. It can be reached by land only by walking or riding a rented bicycle from Hope Town. You can also charter a boat to Tahiti Beach; The Abacos are the shipping capital of the country.

• esplanade west it is very convenient for travelers staying in downtown Nassau, from where it is a 10 minute walk. The locals call it Junkanoo Beach. Tourists prefer Western Esplanade because it has public toilets, changing rooms and a snack bar.

• white earth beach Being in Eleuthera is secluded and romantic, with many places to eat nearby. The beach area is protected by reefs and has an even sandy bottom, making Whiteland Beach a good place for swimming. Whiteland Beach has natural shade at the access point as well as on both sides of the beach. This attractive beach also has some hideouts on the north side.

• storage island, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas, separates Exuma from the Atlantic Ocean. This white sand beach faces Elizabeth Harbour, which is close to the small capital of George Town. You can reach Stocking Island by ferry from the port of Elizabeth. Divers and snorkelers come here to explore the blue holes, underwater caves, and coral gardens.

• Treasure Cay Beach it has some of the softest white sand and stunning shades of blue and green. The 3+ miles of beach are never crowded.