Experts' Choice Award Pink Sands Beach
What the experts agree on
Three miles of powdery pink sand—colored by pulverized coral and shells—backed by calm, protected waters and upscale resorts. The Bahamas' most famous beach delivers on its dreamy reputation, though expect a posh price tag.
“Pink Sands Beach is a 5km-long beach whose pink colour comes from tiny bits of shells mixed in with white sand.”
– Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure "The beach stretches nearly the length of the island. Protected by the third-longest barrier reef in the world, it has some of the gentlest surf in the Bahamas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The aptly named Pink Sands Beach in Harbour Island is a beach for rest and relaxation. Three and half miles of smooth sand—whose pink hue comes from millions of pulverized seashells." Full review
Lonely Planet "The powdery sand here shimmers with a pink glow – a result of finely pulverized coral – that’s a faint blush by day and a rosy red when fired by the dawn or sunset." Full review
Fodor's "This is the fairest pink beach of them all: three miles of pale pink sand behind some of the most expensive and posh inns in The Bahamas" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This tiny island in the southern Caribbean is known for its incredible diving and snorkeling, as well as its pretty pink-sand beach"
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The Wall Street Journal "Over the course of a two-week visit, I savored top-notch sunrises on the three-mile-long Pink Sands Beach. Though much sought after for its distinctive hue, it still feels wild thanks to..."
