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Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown

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#1 of 34 in Beaches in Barbados

Swim and snorkel at Carlisle Bay, a picturesque, natural harbor in Bridgetown. Crescent-shaped and sheltered, the bay is named after Earl of Carlisle. Snorkeling and scuba diving in the bay area you can see six shipwrecks, as well as an abundance of marine life that includes rays, seahorses, octopuses, and sea turtles. The bay's public beach boasts soft white sand and calm waters, perfect for lounging and swimming. Put Carlisle Bay and other Bridgetown attractions into our Bridgetown trip itinerary maker , and watch your holiday take shape.

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By BenTCDO

This is a great beach with plenty of things to do. You can walk to the beach from the cruise port. People pay big $$ to have the tours take them to this beach where they feed the turtles. But you can ... more »
By Cem Y

Best beach on the island! Soft white sand with clear waters. If you are a strong swimmer would recommend swimming out a bit to see the turtles! more »
By floodplainsr4water

Spent a great few hours on Copacabana Beach, Carlisle Bay, on Friday 2nd November 2018. Lovely weather and very pleasent waitress working out of Copacabana. Went scuba diving over the offshore wreck a... more »

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By Christina Power

Beautiful beach. Silky white sand in and out of the water. Calm water. Stunning, but a very busy beach. Sellers are out in full force here. If you want to stay out of the crowds then walk south from Bridgetown - towards Pebbles beach. Recommended for a day you want to people watch and just chill by the beach all day. A bunch of places to eat along the beach too if you get hungry. A short swim out towards the centre of the bay and you’ll reach a wreck that is just 10 ft below the water. Nothing like you’ll ever see. It’s worth the swim!

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By Charareh AF

Best spot to swim, snorkle and even get some fun going like banana rides, glass bottom boat, Sea-Doo rides for a price. The beach itself us clean and if the finest sand and you can even rent chairs and umbreaklas so bring cash

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By Mark Stephens

a public long white sand beach with safe swimming and several beachside bars. deckchair/sunshade hire all along it

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By Ashley Brekky

A little rough but doable

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By Natalia S

Really nice beach, white sand and blue calm water. Water sports and boat trips available. You might get hassled a bit by jewelry sellers or water sports people but not too much. If you there early you might get better deals on snorkeling or water sports.

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