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Top Ten Beaches in Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas

1. Yamacraw Beach – (East of New Providence)
The best thing about the beach in the Bahamas is that there are some unique quiet places where you can swim and enjoy the ocean alone, with a small group and enjoy the nature and scenery. There is a wide variety of native plants and Casuarina trees that help protect the beach and the community. Yamacraw Beach is also one of those beaches that can stretch for miles along the shoreline, giving you more to enjoy.

2. Junkanoo Beach – (West of New Providence)
If you are looking for a beach with lots of action, Junkanoo Beach is for you. It is quite popular with visitors as it is a stone’s throw from the British Colonial Hotel and the Junkanoo Resort Hotel (all-inclusive holidays). There is also a lively grill restaurant and bar called “Fat Tuesday” located nearby, so if you’re hungry, you’re covered. But apart from the people and the atmosphere, it is one of the sandiest beaches on the island, perfect for lovers of sand castles and for those who love to collect seashells like me.

3. Sandy Port Beach – (West of New Providence)
Another great place is Sandy Port Beach. Although it is close to the road, it still maintains its privacy with its high wall that separates the road from the beach. This beach can also get a bit crowded as it is right across the street from the Sandy Port complex. But with its mountains of soft sand and long coastline it makes it an ideal place to have more fun in the sun.

4. Adelaide Beach – (South of New Providence)
Adelaide Beach is like a best kept secret that is hidden in the southwestern part of the island. Where everything is practically intact and it is only you, natural vegetation (like mangroves) with lots of Casuarinas trees in the shade and the sea. This beach is not as sandy and does not have as many seashells as the beaches at Sandy Port or Junkanoo Beach. Here there is no action most of the time, it is the perfect place to rest and watch the sunset.

5. Coral Harbor Beach (south of New Providence)
Coral Harbor Beach is a short walk from Adelaide Beach. Another best kept secret that is tucked away in the southwestern part of the island and has the same scenery as Adelaide Beach.

6. South Beach
South Beach is the southernmost part of the island of New Providence, but what is special about this beach is that it is also the shallowest point in the country. The water in the south can reach your ankles for miles and miles, especially at low tide, where you can experience the bottom of the sea or walk for miles without getting wet. We even saw a lady walk her dog to the sea and back.

7. Jaws Beach – (West of New Providence)
Jaws Beach is not only a public beach, it is also a protected area where many wild animals live in the nearby wetlands. There are so many things to do in the Bahamas and at Jaws Beach where you can swim and you also have the option to walk the boardwalks, tour the wetlands, and learn more about birds and turtles.

8. Cabbage Beach – (Paradise Island, Bahamas)
Cabbage Bach is the most famous beach on Paradise Island among locals and guests. Cabbage Beach is known for its location. For the locals it’s about being away from busy Nassau and for visitors it’s like a dream vacation that comes true. This beach also has a lot of action, a bar and grill for guests, sand, greenery and basically everything else that makes the Bahamas the beauty that it is. We loved the fact that it has many Casuarinas trees on the property that provide more of that sweet ocean breeze and shade on hot afternoons. And with the bar and nearby resorts you can enjoy a vacation on Paradise-Island.

9. The Nirvana Club @ Love Beach – (West New Providence)
You have to really drive along the coast and really look for this sweet spot. Love Beach at The Nirvana Club is another beach that has many Casuarinas trees that is perfect for shade and soft sand. This place is popular for many water sports and simple game activities like kayaking or surfing, which you can rent from the clubhouse. The waves on this side of the island can be a bit stronger and there are also some private villas in the areas so one should keep privacy in mind.

10. Goodman’s Bay Beach
Probably the most popular beach in New Providence’s western district and with good reason, Goodman’s Bay Beach is more than just a beach. There is a local park and playground for young families to get out and enjoy their community. Because of this, this beach is usually the first to fill up during holidays and weekends. He is always active with runners, swimmers, kids on the playing field, and sports enthusiasts who love to play on the open grass.

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