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Crystal & Fantasy CavesvsHorseshoe Bay Beach
Both are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Crystal & Fantasy Caves ranks significantly better than Horseshoe Bay Beach. Crystal & Fantasy Caves comes in at #2 in Bermuda with praise from 4 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Crystal & Fantasy Caves
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
8 Crystal Caves Rd, Bermuda
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Tour this extensive network of subterranean granite caves and you'll hear the story of their discovery from your guide—how two boys stumbled across the caves when trying to retrieve a lost ball." Full review
The Telegraph "These caves were discovered in the early 1900s by two teenage boys who were playing cricket." Full review
Fodor's "As far back as 1623, Captain John Smith (of Pocahontas fame) commented on these "vary strange, darke, and cumbersome" caverns." Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Bridges run throughout the caves allowing visitors to descend deep into the darkness and witness the magnificent beauty of the crystals while on a guided tour." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This network of caves is one of Bermuda’s true hidden treasures—a cavernous, watery world with centuries-old stalactites and stalagmites." Full review
Travel + Leisure "One of the most awe-inspiring views in Bermuda...super-clear pools surrounded on all sides by stalagmites and stalactites, an otherworldly experience to be explored"
Bermuda Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Frommer's "This network of subterranean lakes, caves, and caverns houses translucent formations of stalagmites and stalactites. All tours are guided, and lead down steep stairwells carved into the rock" Full review
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Note: If you suffer claustrophobia, you may want to skip this one, as some passages are quite tight.
Horseshoe Bay Beach Lonely Planet Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
Independent Travel + Leisure
Bermuda
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Lonely Planet "This horseshoe-shaped bay, with its wide crescent of soft pink sand, is arguably Bermuda's most beautiful beach." Full review
Fodor's " With clear water, a 0.3-mile crescent of pink sand, a vibrant social scene, and the uncluttered backdrop of South Shore Park, Horseshoe Bay has everything you could ask of a Bermudian beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "The pristine white sand, a complete absence of rocks and seaweed, and calm cerulean waters of this wide crescent beach make it the most popular beach in Bermuda." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Bermuda is known the world over for its powdery pink sand beaches—a pale rose hue created by microorganisms called red foram—and this south shore crescent is the island’s most famous. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in Southampton Parish, Horseshoe Bay Beach is one of the island’s most iconic—and most trafficked—stretches of pink sand." Full review
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It’s easily accessible by bus—though occasionally gruff, the drivers will also be sure to point out when you need to get off to reach your destination.
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Southampton parish's Horseshoe Bay is the most photographed (and famous) beach in Bermuda, making it hard to score a prime spot on the sand, especially if a cruise ship is in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The curved Horseshoe Bay Beach is one of the most popular in Bermuda, thanks to its iconic pink sands and azure water."
Bermuda Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Independent "Horseshoe Bay is easily accessible with lush natural surroundings crystal clear water and pale pink sand...the protected coves and unique rock formations in Bermuda made the top 50."
Travel + Leisure "With sparkling turquoise waters and a pink shore, Horseshoe Bay Beach is one of the most beautiful spots in Bermuda"
11 Most Beautiful Pink-sand Beaches Around the World
April 3, 2023
