Amazing and quiet beaches
Some of the best beaches in the world are in the hidden oasis of Long Island, Bahamas.
Voted best beach in the world
Hardings Beach
Take the road across from the yellow tourist office building and mailboat docks in Salt Pond. Drive to the end of this road and walk the tiny path to the beach. During low tide many large creatures get caught in the shallows of the pool beside the rock shown above. Bring your snorkeling gear. This beach is beautiful and very close to the No Plans villa in Salt Pond.
Harbor Drive Beach
Finding the largest lobster I have ever seen in this area it is a very memorable beach. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy the views. In Gray’s, turn left on Harbor Drive and follow this road all the way to the end to reach a beautiful beach
OTHER NOTEWORTHY BEACHES:
Cape Santa Maria Beach (north end of Long Island)
Columbus Harbor Beach (north end of Long Island), this one-mile protected beach is where Christopher Columbus is said to have sailed up on.
Deals Beach has a lot of pine trees offering shade along this 2 mile beach. It is located along the island’s main road. Located on the Caribbean side north of Simms.
Ford’s Beach is one of the island’s best swimming areas with its white sandy beach and crystal clear waters. Just beyond Roses settlement but before Gordon’s. At the Petrol tanks on the right take the next road to the right.
Gordon’s Beach – Follow Queen’s highway all the way to the end of the road going South. Quite a drive to the end of Long Island but worth it. Watch for flamingos, they hang out at Gordon’s Beach.(See above…)
Grays Harbor Drive Beach – In Gray’s, turn left on Harbor Drive and follow this road all the way to the end to reach a beautiful beach – possible surfing spot. Fisherman net in this cove. (See above…)
Love Beach – located off of Stella Maris – this is a private beach.
McCann’s Beach – 200 yards wide crescent beach.
O’Neils (two beaches) – good snorkeling.
Hardings Salt Pond Beach – The closest beach on the Atlantic side of the island to our house. Right next to Hardings Supply store, turn East and follow this road to the end. (See above…)
Turtle Cove Beach – Located next to Deans blue hole
South End beaches