Horseshoe Bay is perhaps the most famous beach in Bermuda. It has been rated the #8 beach in the world by TripAdvisor. It lies on the main island's south (Atlantic Ocean) coast, in the parish of Southampton.
- The sand of the beach is very fine and displays a very white colour.
- The beach is equipped with one lifeguard station which is manned during
the summer between 10 AM and 6 PM.
- There is also a café where one can
purchase lunch during the summer months, toilet facilities, showers and a
foot-washing area for removing sand before departing.
- A shuttle bus is
available from 11 am to 6 pm to transport beach-goers between the beach
and the nearest bus stop.
It will take one down the hill for $1 and up for $2.
- The Government
provides a special bus service for tourist at the top of the hill that
leaves about every 15 minutes. This service is there from about 12 to 6
pm.
- If you miss the last special bus the regular buses come about every
45 minutes and run til about 10 pm.
A beach volleyball competition takes place once a week in the summer months, and is a regular activity for both tourists and locals alike.