The 13 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 4 guides that rank for "best beaches in the bahamas"
Named by 3 of 41. Pink Sands BeachHarbour Island, BahamasSand gets its pink tint from broken coral and shells, and the beach is long, broad and breezy.Reached by a two-hour ferry from Nassau.
Named by 3 of 42. Cable BeachNassau, New Providence, BahamasKnown for golden sand and turquoise water.Jet skiing and paddleboarding are on offer.
Named by 2 of 43. Gold Rock BeachGrand Bahama, BahamasTurns into a large sandbar at low tide.Sits inside Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama.
Named by 2 of 44. Tropic of Cancer BeachLittle Exuma, BahamasA long beach with no amenities and little shade, so bring your own supplies.
Water is usually calm and good for swimming.
Named by 2 of 45. Cabbage BeachParadise Island, BahamasParasailing and banana boating are available.
6. Goodman's Bay BeachNassau, New Providence, BahamasA public beach access point at Cable Beach, used by locals for jogging and flag football.Coarser sand than other Nassau beaches, with clear water.
7. Junkanoo BeachNassau, New Providence, BahamasThe only full-time party beach in the Bahamas.Popular for being close to the cruise port and walkable from downtown Nassau.
8. Cape Santa Maria BeachLong Island, BahamasOften named among the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas and the world.On Long Island, which is known for snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing.
9. Shroud CayExuma Cays, BahamasAn uninhabited island inside Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park with mangrove creeks.The park has been protected for more than 30 years.
10. Pig BeachExumas, BahamasA beach in the Exumas where you can swim with friendly pigs.Thunderball Grotto nearby is a snorkeling cave.
11. Treasure Cay BeachAbaco, BahamasAbout 3.5 miles of soft white sand on Great Abaco.Tahiti Beach nearby is reached only on foot, bike or boat.
12. Love BeachNassau, New Providence, BahamasA quieter option than some crowded Nassau beaches.Good snorkeling.
13. Ten Bay BeachEleuthera, BahamasShallow water and soft sand.Suits families and anyone wanting a calm beach.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit the Bahamas.
Named by 3 of 41. Pink Sands BeachSand gets its pink tint from broken coral and shells, and the beach is long, broad and breezy.Reached by a two-hour ferry from Nassau.
Named by 3 of 42. Cable BeachKnown for golden sand and turquoise water.Jet skiing and paddleboarding are on offer.
Named by 2 of 43. Gold Rock BeachTurns into a large sandbar at low tide.Sits inside Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama.
Named by 2 of 44. Tropic of Cancer BeachA long beach with no amenities and little shade, so bring your own supplies.
