Travellers looking for the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean are often looking for beaches that check all the boxes. The water must be the right shade of turquoise, the fine crystals of sand must glisten as they touch the skin, the beach should have enough activities to satisfy the shortest or longest excursion, and there should be a stunning view from the beach.
Here is a list of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the Caribbean that meet these requirements:
1. Grand Anse, Grenada
2. Bayshore Beach, Barbados
3. Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
4. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
5. Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic
6. Te Amo Beach, Bonaire
7. Trunk Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands
8. Varadero beach, Cuba
9. Shoal Bay, Anguilla
10. Magens Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Island
11. Pearl Beach, St. Barth
12. Eagle Beach, Aruba
13. Negril Beach, Jamaica
14. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico
15. Half Moon Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
16. Turtle Beach, Buck Island, St. Croix
17. Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas
18. Crane Beach, Barbados
1. Grand Anse, Grenada
This world-famous beach is a glorious stretch of sand on the southwest coast of Grenada. The beach offers a beautiful view of the capital city and is a popular spot for chilling on a beach chair, snorkelling, swimming, and having lunch.
2. Bayshore Beach, Barbados
One of the best beaches in Barbados for swimming, snorkelling and exercising, Bayshore Beach is on the outskirts of the capital city of Bridgetown. A walk along this beautiful white sand beach will reveal views of Bridgetown and historic architecture.
3. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos
Located in the northeast coast of Providenciales, Grace Bay Beach is an award-winning beach. Its calm waters, soft, white sand and protected swimming area, make this beach one of the most sought-after beach in the Turks and Caicos.
4. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach in the Cayman Islands is one of the most beautiful coral white sand beaches in the world. Located on the west coast of Grand Cayman, it is home to luxurious resorts and is for swimming and snorkelling.
5. Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic
Bavaro Beach in the Dominican Republic has a bit of everything for everyone. It’s a nice spot for relaxing in a beach chair, parasailing, snorkelling and diving or just walking along the beach enjoying the feeling of the sand between your toes.
6. Te Amo Beach, Bonaire
Te Amo is a popular beach in Bonaire, with turquoise waters and a shallow reef that are excellent for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. The beach is located very close to the Flamingo airport and thus is a popular plane spotting location in Bonaire.
7. Trunk Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands
Trunk Bay is a pristine, white sand beach on the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The beach, which is one of the most photographed in the Virgin Islands has calm waters for swimming and snorkelling and amenities such as food and transportation.
8. Varadero Beach, Cuba
It’s a beach that appeals to all types of visitors. Varadero Beach is a place where people play sports, enjoy soft adventures such as swimming and jet skiing, and take part in extreme sports such as windsurfing and water skiing.
9. Shoal Bay, Anguilla
Shoal Bay is an exquisite beach, where all you need to do is lie on the sand and look at the water. The two-mile long beach has enough room for long stay visitors and island hoppers who book day stays from the nearby St. Maarten/ St. Martin island.
10. Magens Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Located on the north coast of the island of St. Thomas, Magens Bay is one of the best beaches for swimming and snorkelling in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The beach is part of the Magens Bay Park which is a recreational area that features hiking and birdwatching.
11. St. Jean Beach, St. Barth
Also known as the St. Jean Airport Beach, St. Jean is one of the gems in St. Barth. This stunning beach has soft white sand and calm water and is popular with visitors. It is a nice spot for watching small planes land, because the airport’s runway ends in the sand.
12. Eagle Beach, Aruba
Eagle Beach is one of the most stunning beaches in Aruba, thanks to its length, width and pristine white sand. Because this beach is so spacious, visitors can partake in water sports, beach sports, or have lunch at one of the many eateries on the beach.
13. Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica
There is something magical about Negril, Jamaica, and you are guaranteed to experience that magic on Seven Mile Beach. Stunning beachside sunsets, shallow water and beautiful white sand are some of the features that make this one of the best beaches in Jamaica.
14. Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico
Flamenco Beach can be found on one of Puerto Rico’s outer islands, Culebra. The beach is renowned for its wave-less waters which make swimming and snorkelling a breeze. Additionally, visitors can sample authentic Puerto Rican food from one of the kiosks.
15. Half Moon Bay, Antigua and Barbuda
Half Moon Bay in Antigua is a memorable crescent shaped beach in the southeast of Antigua. The beach holds a national park designation and is a popular spot in Antigua for family outings such as picnics and beach days and beach and water sports.
16. Turtle Beach, Buck Island, St. Croix
One of the most popular beaches in Buck Island, St. Croix is Turtle Beach. It is a gorgeous white sand beach with calm, crystal clear waters. The beach is well-known for being a snorkelling point and its waters suit both leisure and competitive swimmers.
17. Cable Beach, Nassau, Bahamas
Cable Beach is a long, two-and-a-half-mile white sand beach in Bahamas’ capital city Nassau. The beach is home to many luxury resorts, an 18-hole golf course, and the Crystal Palace casino. The beach is popular with guests who want to relax on the beach, snorkel and kayak.
18. Crane Beach, Barbados
Crane Beach is an award-winning beach in Barbados, with turquoise waters, coconut trees and miles of powder-soft sand. The beach, which is on the south-east coast of Barbados, is one of the rewards for guests staying at the historic Crane Resort.
Further Reading
For more information about white sand beaches in the Caribbean, please visit the following links:
Celebrity Cruises: 20 Gorgeous White-Sand Beaches to Visit
Frommers: The 16 Best Beaches in the Caribbean Islands
Planetware: 18 Best Beaches in the Caribbean
East Bay Resort Blog: The White Sand Beaches Of South Caicos
Caribbean Journal: The 50 Best Caribbean Beaches
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