Barbary Beach
Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas
Barbary Beach runs nearly three kilometers along the southwest coast of Grand Bahama, a ribbon of fine white sand and turquoise water that's stayed almost entirely undeveloped despite sitting just off the main highway east of Freeport. Peterson Cay, one of the smallest national parks in the Bahamas, sits visible offshore, its reef drawing snorkelers who make the short swim or paddle out.
A genuinely long, empty stretch of sand with real reef access nearby at Peterson Cay, though the total lack of facilities and the easy-to-miss turnout mean it takes some effort to find and enjoy.
Watch closely for the turnout off the highway. It's not well marked compared to Grand Bahama's more popular beach access points, and it's easy to drive right past it.
There's informal roadside parking near the turnout off the Grand Bahama Highway, east of Freeport, with no formal lot or signage.
The beach is flat, open sand with no boardwalk, restrooms, or any facilities of any kind, so plan to bring everything you need and pack out any trash.
The dry season from November through May brings the calmest conditions, while hurricane season runs June through November and is a real consideration for a beach this exposed and undeveloped.
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