Experts' Choice Award Horseshoe Bay Beach
What the experts agree on
Horseshoe Bay's iconic pink sand crescent and turquoise waters make it Bermuda's most famous beach, though crowds can be intense—especially when cruise ships dock. Come early for the best spot.
“This horseshoe-shaped bay, with its wide crescent of soft pink sand, is arguably Bermuda's most beautiful beach.”
– Lonely Planet
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
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
Afar Magazine "Relax on the pink sands of Horseshoe Bay Beach. The water is crystal clear and you can rent everything from beach chairs and boogie boards to snorkel gear."
Afar Magazine "To beach it instead, there's no finer swath of sand than the one at Horseshoe Bay Beach, whose pink sand glows particularly rosy at dawn and dusk"
Afar Magazine "Descend to the crescent sweep at Horseshoe Bay Beach, perhaps the most iconic beach on the island. The water is crystal clear, and you can rent everything from beach chairs and boogie..."
