The signature things to do when spending winter – or any time – in sunny Barbados is enjoying lazy beach days. To make this happen during your luxury Barbados stay with us, our concierge team has curated a list of the best Barbados beaches you can easily access when you stay at Saint Peter’s Bay Barbados.
Speightstown Beach
Whilst in the midst of everything wonderful in beautiful Speightstown, if you wander towards the town’s beachfront you’ll be in for a stunning surprise. Abutting a wide range of popular restaurants, beach bars and local eateries is Speightstown Beach, nestled along calm, vibrant waters and beautiful seascapes. There is also the Speightstown Esplanade and adjoining Speightstown Pier, which is a gorgeous spot for photos with the town as your backdrop. Those who know the Speightstown coastline well always highlight that sunsets are stunning when viewed form the pier. If you are looking to plan an all-out beach day, this location is the perfect starting point for a day of beach-hopping across the Speightstown trio of beaches, which includes the next two entries on our curated list.
From Saint Peter’s Bay Barbados to Speightstown Beach:
By car: 2 minutes
Walking: 15 minutes
Sand Street Beach
Sand Street Beach connects to the north side of Speightstown beach beyond the esplanade. This beach offers the biggest and most picturesque window to the sea from the aptly named Sand Street in the sleepy town. This location is characterized as a full-sun, strip of powder-white sand beach that is good for a quick sight-see, lounge or reboot. There are also popular eateries and restaurants along Sand Street’s beachfront, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink while watching fishing and leisure craft traffic zip by.
From Saint Peter’s Bay Barbados to Sand Street Beach:
By car: 4 minutes
Walking: 20 minutes
From Speightstown Beach to Sand Street Beach:
By car: 2 minutes
Walking: 7 minutes
Heywoods Beach
Heywoods Beach would be considered the ‘end point’ of our trio of Speightstown beaches and is a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Located on the northern boundary of the town – connected by Sand Street both via the roadway and the shoreline – this spot is the best option for a quiet beach day under the canopy of a tree-fringed shore. Thanks to its geography, Heywoods Beach is nicely tucked away from the daily hustle and bustle of the main vein connecting Speightstown to the rest of the island, offering an ambiance of ideal island retreat and relaxation. This location also features a jetty which offers lovely photo opportunities for capturing timeless Barbados memories.
From Saint Peter’s Bay Barbados to Heywoods Beach:
By car: 3 minutes
Walking: 25 minutes
From Speightstown Beach to Heywoods Beach:
By car: 2 minutes
Walking: 10 minutes
Mullins Beach
One of the most popular Barbados west coast beaches is just about an eight-minute walk away if you stay with us at Saint Peter’s Bay. Mullins Beach is a well-loved stretch of pristine sand and calm waters, where lounging and watersports are the order of the day. There is a uniquely energetic yet relaxing beachy vibe here, which is in part thanks to the trendy beach bars and restaurant and activities that complete the full Mullins Beach experience. It is hard to drive by Mullins Beach without contemplating spending a day on its beautiful shores.
From Saint Peter’s Bay Barbados to Mullins Beach:
By car: under 1 minute
Walking: 8 minutes
The Bay at Saint Peter’s Bay
Did you know that our beach at Saint Peter’s Bay is the northern end of Mullins Bay? Mullins Bay is the geological bay in which Mullins Beach sits and where its name is derived. When it comes to character and beauty, our beach and Mullins Beach are identical; however, our beach may be considered the ‘private’ version of Mullins Beach, tucked peacefully off the beaten path; but, complete with all the watersports and other amenities at your fingertips. Stay with us and our bay will be just mere steps away from your luxury holiday home.
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