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.
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Heard on the beach