Explore the Rare Pink Sand Beaches of the Caribbean
Plan Your Stay Near Pink Sands
For Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sand Beach, stay in Dunmore Town with water taxi/ferry access from North Eleuthera (ELH). On Barbuda, look near Low Bay and Codrington Lagoon.
Best Areas to Stay
- Harbour Island: Dunmore Town (ELH ferry)
- Barbuda: Low Bay/Codrington Lagoon
- Eleuthera: Governor’s Harbour/Spanish Wells for side trips
Stays Near Dunmore Town
Choose inns and villas within walking distance of Pink Sand Beach and the harbour for easy golf cart access around the island.
Book Early, Save Stress
Inventory is limited on small islands. Book 60–120 days out; longer for holidays.When thinking of tropical vacations, most people envision the warm sun beating down on clear, blue ocean waters, and white sand between their toes. But the pink sand beaches of the Caribbean take that experience to another level.
Pink sand gets its color from broken coral pieces, calcium carbonate materials from marine creatures, as well as seashells. Sometimes, the sand has the slightest highlight of pink and the shoreline is where the pink will be most vivid. There are many places with pink sand beaches, but these three Caribbean beaches stand out!
1. Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
This beautiful beach is located on Bermuda’s South Shore and is a great place to visit if you’re looking to relax. This beach is family-friendly, with many activities like snorkeling, boogie boarding, and paddle boarding. Because this beach is shaped like a horseshoe (hence the name), it’s sheltered from larger waves.
Bars near the beach make it easy to grab some burgers and fish sandwiches, ice cream, and Bermuda’s national drink, the Rum Swizzle.
2. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
This beach is located on Harbour Island in the Bahamas (it’s so small you can walk the entire island). Not only is the beach here stunning, but there are so many great activities to take part in. One of the coolest activities you can do at Pink Sands Beach is take a boat tour to swim with pigs! Yes, pigs! You’ll boat over to an even smaller island where you can swim alongside these porkers and even feed them. From there you’ll head to another island to partake in a Bahamian food tasting!
If you’re not into swimming with pigs, that’s okay, you can always just set up a towel on the beach and enjoy the views and play in the crystal clear, blue waters!
3. Pink Beach of Barbuda, Caribbean Sea
This island is found in the northeastern Caribbean and consists of small village communities and is known for its natural beaches.
What’s cool about this island is that one side of Barbuda is touched by the Atlantic Ocean, with its dark blue color and beaches filled with driftwood, while the other side of the island is touched by the Caribbean Sea, which is where you can find the pink sand beaches and bright blue waters. Take in the natural beauty, relax, and interact with locals. Barbuda isn’t known for its tourism, so you won’t see organized events and activities that you would in larger resort towns, nor will you find tourist attractions or nightlife on this island. Instead, expect blissful peace.
