The Best Beaches in Barbados

Bavaro Beach

Just north of Punta Cana. Go swimming in the beautiful, turquoise blue water. Just beyond the swimming zone are a number of boats and places to parasail.

Playa Rincon

A protected cove offering a consistently calm bay for swimming. In the distance, lush green mountains rise up from the opposite shore of the bay.

Cayo Levantado

A Remote island off the coast of the Samaná Peninsula, Cayo Levantado is surrounded by soft-sand beaches and shallow turquoise waters.

Playa Grande

Located on the outskirts of Rio San Juan. Playa Grande is one of the larger beaches in the Dominican Republic, meaning that even on its busy days you can still find a tranquil spot just for yourself.

Cabarete Beach

Family friendly beach with shallow water for a larger distance than most beaches, great for kids. Casual vibe, great for paddle boarding.

Bahia de las Aguilas

Located near the town of Pedernales and the border with Haiti, this glorious eight-kilometer-long stretch of sand on the Caribbean coast is part of Jaragua National Park, a UNESCO designated natural reserve.

Playa Juan Dolio

Located along the Caribbean coast between Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.

Boca Chica

Located 20 miles east of the capital city of Santo Domingo on the southern coast of Hispaniola Island, Boca Chica has been regarded as one of the nicest and most popular beaches in the Dominican Republic for a number of decades.

Juanillo Beach

The beach offers an upbeat, social atmosphere but isn’t overcrowded at all. In fact, Juanillo Beach is the perfect balance between total seclusion and a beach party.