Locals say that Shelly bay Bermuda was named after Henry Shelly, one of the crew of the wrecked ship of Sir George Somers. Somers was the first to come to Bermuda by the ship named Sea Venture and started the British colony in this island. The ship got wrecked on a reef near St. George.
At this beach the ocean floor is sandy, and the waters are warm and clear. Here you’ll enjoy small tidal ponds and mangroves for shade, which is very uncommon for beaches on Bermuda.
Warwick Long Bay is not as busy as the other beaches in the area as it is exposed to southerly winds but it is popular with dog walkers and joggers, and there is a horse trail close by. In this area you can also find some delightful secluded spots such as Jobson Cove and Chaplin Bay. Warwick Long Bay is a nice long beautiful beach, but be careful swimming there. It can be reefy.
John Smith’s Bay is the only public beach in Smith’s Parish. It’s named after Captain John Smith who produced a map of Bermuda in 1631, despite never having set foot on the island. The captain was one of the early English colonists in Virginia and was saved by Pocahontas. Interestingly, Pocahontas went on to marry John Rolfe who was one of the men aboard Sir George Somers’ shipwrecked Sea Venture.
Horseshoe Bay Beach is the most popular with cruise ship passengers, but when they aren’t there, it can be lovely. The pink sand beach is famous and worth a look, and snorkeling is possible nearby as well. Horseshoe Bay Beach is an absolutely great way to spend the day. Its easy to get too, a great beach and plenty of places to explore. Horseshoe Bay Beach is the most famous beach in Bermuda, but there are numerous fine beaches throughout the islands. Several water sports centers in Bermuda offer windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing and other water sports.
Elbow Beach is the fastest hotel property on the island of Bermuda. It’s the ultimate retreat with a wealth of facilities created for luxurious leisure. The hotel offers the holistic pleasures of a spa, five tennis courts, a putting green and swimming pool. Elbow Beach is part of the Mandarin Oriental’s portfolio of luxury establishments and one of the top hotels in the Atlantic. Sure, it’s well covered by the conglomerates, but we thought it was still worth a visit. Let’s take a look at the beach area and surrounds.
