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BLuSHING

BeacHeS

NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST Bermuda’s countless
beaches dot the coast line, the sands varying in colour form
soft white to blushing pink. Many of them, particularly on the
South Shore, allow easy access to the reef line, making them
ideal for scuba diving and snorkelling since the reef is home
to a myriad of colourful fish. Beaches range from tiny, pictur-

w a r w i c k l o n g b a y
esque coves, ideal for young or inexperienced swimmers and
for romantic moonlight picnics, to long stretches of creamy
pink sands framed by dramatic formations of limestone rock.
The ocean’s colours are a profusion of contrasts and a continual
challenge to artists longing to capture the constant play of light
and shadow. On bright, sunny days you’ll see the ocean’s em-
eralds and turquoises, sapphires and diamonds, but in the half
light of early morning you’ll see soft shimmering silk meeting
the horizon in a shroud of mist. And from February to October
watch out for beautiful longtail birds swooping in and out of the
coastline’s cli†s.

c H a P l i n b a y
Spend a day at the beach and you’ll be joining the locals in
H o r S E S H o E b a y
one of their most loved activities. Traditionally, they start their
swimming season on the May 24 public holiday. But during
the cooler months of November through April the water is
still temperate.

HOW TO GET THERE
You can hire a motor scooter, take a taxi, ferry or the bus since
many bus stops are near the beaches. The bus and ferry sched-
ules are available island wide, and they are also found in the
telephone directory.
J o b S o n ’ S c o V E
SAFETY TIPS
Some of the South Shore beaches are occasionally subject to
rip tides. Should you be caught in one, do not try to cross it.
Instead, let the current carry you and swim parallel to the shore
so that you can catch the waves that will take you back to the
shore. Watch out for beach flags. A white one means a lifeguard

is on duty. A red one means the currents are too dangerous for
safe swimming. A yellow one warns of the need for caution in
heavy surf.

Do not swim alone, especially on the South Shore beaches.

ETIQUETTE No nude swimming or sunbathing is allowed on any of
Bermuda’s public beaches. For an up-to-date listing of our pink sand
beaches, please visit GoToBermuda.com/what-to-do/activities/beaches/

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