Sandy Beach

[cruisexlife]

While browsing http://www.beachesofbarbados.com/ , I came across a beach that I liked a lot, Sandy Beach.

 

It's on the same stretch as Accra, which would be nice, considering the sand there is soft and the water is blue, and boats moor off of it, giving it a beautiful scenery, something I'd like to experience on my cruise this March/April.

 

Are deck chairs availiable? Umbrellas? How much for each?

 

Is there good snorkeling off of this beach? We bought our own snorkel gear so we can snorkle off of the beach.

 

Is this beach walkable, or do you need a taxi to get there? How much do taxis in Barbados go for?

 

thanks to anyone who can help! :D

[aimodels]

IIRC, Sandy Beach/Worthing is separated from Accra/Rockley by rocks, so you can't walk from one to the other - you have to go back to the highway and walk north to get to Rockley. You can short-cut along Skeetes Hill Rd.

 

It's been a couple of years since we were last there, but IIRC, beach chairs were available for rent in front of the beach bars. Not sure about costs.

 

Turtles have been known to come ashore and lay eggs on that stretch of beach, but we always had more luck seeing them at Rockley straight out from the Tiki Bar (look for the flag markers at either end of the man-made reef about 150 yards out).

 

The snorkeling wasn't bad at Sandy, but we found it better at the reef at Rockley.

 

Any of these south end beaches are at least 10 minutes by cab from Deep Water Harbour, so walking is not recommended unless you're into marathons... :) A cab would run you $14.50 USD one way from port.

 

Here are some cab prices: http://www.barbados.org/tours/barbadostaxis.htm#.VNtmeWjF92M

 

Cheers, P:)

[cruisexlife]

IIRC, Sandy Beach/Worthing is separated from Accra/Rockley by rocks, so you can't walk from one to the other - you have to go back to the highway and walk north to get to Rockley. You can short-cut along Skeetes Hill Rd.

 

It's been a couple of years since we were last there, but IIRC, beach chairs were available for rent in front of the beach bars. Not sure about costs.

 

Turtles have been known to come ashore and lay eggs on that stretch of beach, but we always had more luck seeing them at Rockley straight out from the Tiki Bar (look for the flag markers at either end of the man-made reef about 150 yards out).

 

The snorkeling wasn't bad at Sandy, but we found it better at the reef at Rockley.

 

Any of these south end beaches are at least 10 minutes by cab from Deep Water Harbour, so walking is not recommended unless you're into marathons... :) A cab would run you $14.50 USD one way from port.

 

Here are some cab prices: http://www.barbados.org/tours/barbadostaxis.htm#.VNtmeWjF92M

 

Cheers, P:)

 

Wow, thank you! ;)

[aimodels]

You're welcome. Enjoy your trip. Barbados is a beautiful island...

 

Cheers, P:)