Top 10 best islands and beaches in the Caribbean🏝️

The Caribbean is your ideal destination if you dream of crystal clear waters, white sands, and paradisiacal views. Here, we share with you a list of the 10 best islands and beaches in the Caribbean, including their exact location and the must-see activities in each one. Pack your luggage and dive into the adventure!

1. Flamenco Beach - Culebra, Puerto Rico

📍 Location: Culebra Island, Puerto Rico

Flamenco Beach is highlighted by its white sand and turquoise waters surrounded by green hills.
Activities: Snorkeling with tropical fish, swimming and photography at the famous abandoned World War II tanks.

👉🏼 How to get to Playa Flamenco: There are only two options to get to Playa Flamenco, some people choose to arrive by plane, leaving directly from the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport, which lands at the Culebra airport. Travelers also choose to take a ferry, which generally takes 45 to 50 minutes to get to Playa Flamenco by ferry.

Credits: https://www.youtube.com/tropiclifepr

2. Grace Bay - Turks and Caicos Islands

📍 Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Grace Bay is noted for Being considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world for its transparent waters and fine sand.
Activities: Diving in the coral reef, kayaking and catamaran sailing.

Some of the attractions near Grace Bay are Parrot Cay, Mangrove Ca, and Pine Cay.

👉🏼 How to get to Grace Bay: it is advisable to rent a car, or take a cab directly out of the Provinciales International Airport or hotel. Travel time is approximately 15 minutes.

Credits: https://www.somewherewaits.com/blog/travel-to-turks-and-caicos

3. Bavaro Beach - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

📍 Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Playa Bávaro is noted for its endless miles of golden sand surrounded by palm trees and wonderful luxury resorts.
Activities: Parasailing, speedboat rides and jungle buggy exploration.

👉🏼 How to get to Playa Bavaro: You can take public transportation to get to Playa Bavaro from anywhere, it costs 30 pesos (less than 1 dollar per person).

Credits: https://www.lopesancostabavaro.com/en/

4. Seven Mile Beach - Grand Cayman

📍 Location: West Bay, Cayman Islands.
Seven Mile Beach is noted for: being one of the most iconic beaches in the Caribbean, famous for its soft sand and relaxed atmosphere.
Activities: Swimming with manta rays in Stingray City, snorkeling and paddleboarding.

👉🏼 How to get to Seven Mile Beach: To get to Seven Mile Beach is to walk the short distance from downtown Negril. To get to the beach by car, head to Norman Manley Boulevard.

Credits: https://teansea.org/2023/10/25/things-to-do-in-grand-cayman/

5. Paradise Beach - Tulum, Mexico.

📍 Location: Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Playa Paraiso Tulum, is popular for having a beautiful white sand beach overlooking the Mayan ruins.
Activities: Snorkeling in the Great Mayan Reef, cenotes exploration and archaeological tours.

👉🏼 How to get to Playa Paraiso: You can go from Cancun to Tulum in a shared transportation service. The ideal is to first enter the Mayan ruins of the archaeological zone and then visit Playa Paraiso.

Credits: https://shewandersabroad.com/best-tulum-instagram-spots/

6. Eagle Beach - Aruba

📍 Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
🏖️ Eagle Beach is noted for its white sand and the iconic presence of the Divi Divi trees leaning in the wind.

Activities: Windsurfing, catamaran rides and relaxing under the palapas on the beach.

👉🏼 How to get to Eagle Beach: The fastest way to get to Eagle Beach is to take a cab from the Aruba International Airport. Generally, this type of trip takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic, and the price is approximately $472 pesos (41.55 Aruban guilder).
Credits: https://solarpoweredblonde.com/best-beaches-in-aruba/

7. Holbox Island - Mexico

📍 Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico
🏖️ Isla Holbox is noted for being an ecological paradise with sandy streets and a bohemian atmosphere. Activities: Swimming with whale sharks (May to September), kayaking in the mangroves and night bioluminescence.

👉🏼 How to get to Isla Holbox: From Cancun or Playa del Carmen you can go to Isla Holbox by car or bus, also by plane, or by bus.

8. Pink Sands Beach - Bahamas

📍 Location: Harbour Island, Bahamas
🏖️ Pink Sands Beach is noted for: Sand with pink tones unique in the world due to coral fragments and seashells.
🎯 Activities: Horseback riding, snorkeling and boat tours around the island.

👉🏼 How to get to Pink Sands Beach: To get to Pink Sands Beach in The Bahamas, you can fly to Nassau and from there take a ferry or local flight to Harbour Island. You can move quickly around the island, since it is not very big.

9. Isla Mujeres - Mexico

📍 Location: Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo

Isla Mujeres is noted for: its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise water with beautiful views.

Activities: parasailing, snorkeling, Catamaran trips, tour around the island in 4x4 vehicles or Golf carts.

👉🏼 How to get to Isla Mujeres: You can take a tour that will take you to know the island by catamaran or take the ferry at the pier in Cancun.

10. Anse Chastanet - Santa Lucia.

📍 Location: Soufrière, St. Lucia
🏖️ Best: Surrounded by rainforestwith breathtaking views of the Pitons of St. Lucia.
Activities: Coral reef diving, hiking and kayaking in the Caribbean Sea.

👉🏼 How to get to Anse Chastanet: If you rent a car, arriving in Soufriere take the turnoff to the beach, and drive to the parking area. Otherwise, you can take a land cab, a water taxi or rent a boat.

Credits: https://elpais.com/elviajero/2023-08-29/santa-lucia-trinidad-tobago-antigua-san-vicente-jamaica-barbados-descifrando-el-caribe-britanico.html

Tell us 🏝️✨ Which of these Caribbean gems is your favorite, or which one would you visit first? The Caribbean awaits! 🌊☀️🍹