With about 60 pristine beaches spread over 70 miles, Barbados has consistently ranked as one of the best countries in the Caribbean for beaches.

Located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, each beach in Barbados offers beautiful, silky white or pink sand while the waters are a brilliant crystal clear turquoise.

Regardless of which area in Barbados you stay, you will enjoy the beach experience.

Of course, some are livelier with loads of watersports options while others are secluded, offering peace and calm to beachgoers.

Also, for the most part, beaches in Barbados are quite calm and safe to swim.

Considering the range of beaches and coastal areas to explore and enjoy, we’ve tried to list the best and more impressive beaches on the island of Barbados.

The beast beaches in Barbados for tourists

Accra beach, also known as Rockley Beach, Barbados

Accra Beach or Rockley Beach

Accra Beach, also known as Rockley Beach is perhaps the most famous of all the Barbados beaches.

Located on the south coast of Barbados, Accra Beach is one of the best beaches for family-friendly fun.

Firstly, there are loads of watersports options that can keep you busy for the whole day.

Second, the waters of Accra Beach are calm enough for swimming while having exciting enough waves for surfing and boogie boarding.

Third, for smaller children, there is almost a pool like formation protected by rocks at the southern end of the beach for a safe swim.

Accra Beach is also popular for proximity to great restaurants, food kiosks, bars etc.

Finally, what makes Accra Beach so popular is the famous South Coast Boardwalk of Barbados which starts or ends at the beach.

Silver Sands Beach

Silver Sands Beach is located in the south coast of Barbados and is everything you picture in a gorgeous Caribbean beach.

It has silky smooth white sand. The waters are a lovely turquoise and the waves are just perfect for all kinds of watersports.

Silver Sands Beach is famous for its kitesurfing and windsurfing activities.

The good thing about this beach is that there are enough trees to provide plenty of shaded areas and tourists can enjoy the many benches to relax while enjoying a nice drink.

There is an Instagram worthy gazebo that offers Wi-Fi connectivity offering great views of Silver Sands Beach and its surrounding areas.

Sandy Lane Beach

Sandy Lane Beach is located on the west coast of Barbados and is famous for one of the most luxurious beachfront resorts in Barbados, the Sandy Lane Resort.

There are two reasons why as a tourist, Sandy Lane Beach should be on your ideal beach in Barbados list.

First, Sandy Lane Beach is famous for its calm waters making it perfect for swimming. This is definitely the beach if you prefer swimming over other watersports, although there are options for those as well.

Second, it is quite near to the popular area of Holetown. This means you can enjoy the beach for as long as you want and then have a great time at Holetown with its famous restaurants, shopping options and superb nightlife.

Crane Beach

You know a beach is going to be spectacular when the Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous names it in their top 10 best beaches of the world.

Crane Beach sits on the southeast location of Barbados and has pink sand making it stand out from most beaches in the Caribbean.

The location of Crane Beach is such that it creates a natural reef and at the same time, there are strong waves that allow for boogie boarding, surfing and other water-based activities.

Swimming is possible on Crane Beach but you do need to exercise caution if there are high winds or if the lifeguards feel it may be dangerous for that particular time when you are there.

The incredibly famous Crane Resort sits on the cliffs above the seaside and provides magnificent views of the turquoise waters below.

Dover Beach

Dover Beach is located on the south coast of Barbados. It has a great positioning between the famous St. Lawrence Gap.

This beach is popular mainly for its watersports activities that include Hobie Cat sailing. You will also see several tourists with their jet skis zooming through the blue waters.

The beach has good enough waves for gentle surfing and boogie boarding.

There are a number of beach stalls in Dover Beach selling various goodies from ice creams to sunglasses.

You can laze around on the beach, walk with the gentle waves hitting your leg or try out any of the water-based activities on offer.

Holetown Beach

As the name suggests, Holetown Beach is in Holetown itself and is located on the west coast of Barbados.

The entire town of Holetown is known to be a historic spot in the island.

This is the beach for kayaking enthusiasts and also if you are looking for a casual stroll around the beautiful coast experiencing what Barbados is all about.

There are beachfront restaurants as well that make the perfect setting to just relax, enjoy the view with some delectable Caribbean cuisine.

Holetown beach has calm waters if you like to swim. Just keep in mind this beach does not have similar facilities as compared to other famous beaches.

Hence, it’s best to carry everything with you that you may need to change and keep yourself dry.

Paynes Bay Beach

Also located on the west coast, Paynes Bay beach is known for its beautiful turquoise waters.

You can walk on its beautiful white sand or opt to go snorkelling at the reef.

This is also a calm beach and is not known for any currents as such. This makes it great for swimming, family time and also indulging in water sports.

There are kayaks, jet skis, catamarans on hire. This beach can be busy but the good thing is it does not really get overcrowded. There are facilities as well with showers, lifeguards, beach chair rentals and some good eating options.

Mullins Beach

Mullins Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Barbados located on the west coast.

This beach is mainly for those who want to have a relaxing day by the waters. First, you have plenty of shaded areas with lounge chairs to unwind and enjoy the perfect view.

Second, you have the option to swim safely in the designated areas or get a bit more adventurous with jet skis.

Third, Mullins beach is perhaps best visited in the evening for stunning sunsets. There are some nice dining options and a superb bar right on the beach itself.

Final thoughts

Most beaches of Barbados have pristine waters, beautiful sand and a number of water-based activities that you can do.

You cannot really go wrong with the beach you choose to spend your time. Depending upon the number of days you have on the island, it would be great to experience a new beach each day.

Also do not forget to use the boardwalk to simply walk around the coastline and experience various shorelines of Barbados.