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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Horseshoe Bay

Southampton, Bermuda

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 27 2026
Horseshoe Bay

A wide curve of fine, pink-tinted sand on the south shore, framed by limestone rock formations, with clear water and a calm, shallow cove to one side. Most visitors arrive by minibus or taxi from Dockyard, or by city bus and a steep hill walk.

Highlights

  • Soft pink-tinted sand
  • Calm cove for small children
  • Rock formations at both ends

Good to know

  • Minibus from Dockyard costs $7 each
  • Chairs and umbrellas rent for about $20 each
  • Crowded midday when cruise ships dock

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