For sun, sea and sand, Cayman has a plethora of beaches to suit every taste. The world famous Seven Mile Beach is hard to beat but tucked away on distant shores you will find your own private stretch of heaven. When the sun warms the body, the cool oceans await. Don a mask and snorkel to explore the underwater realms or learn to dive to really experience Cayman’s underwater world. When it comes to having fun in the sun, Cayman is the place to be.

Best Beaches

The Cayman Islands certainly has more than its fair share of beautiful beaches, but depending on one’s interests and requirements, what constitutes the perfect patch of sand is not the same for everyone. Water sports enthusiasts, solitude seekers and families with young children look for different qualities and facilities in their ideal beach.

Seven Mile Beach

The world famous Seven Mile Beach, with its seemingly endless stretch of pristine white sand, lapped by calm, aquamarine waters, cannot fail to impress even the most jaded of beach enthusiasts. Dotted at intervals along the beach are cabanas and restrooms for public use, ramshackle beach bars and high end resorts. The colour of the sea is hard to resist and the waters here are a haven for paddle boarders, snorkelers, swimmers and jet skiers. Come the end of the day, this is the absolute best location to watch a stunning Caribbean sunset.

Cemetery Beach

Located at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach, in front of the small cemetery, this stretch of beach is blessed with excellent snorkeling just twenty yards from shore. This tends to be a quiet area, with some welcome shade provided by the sea grapes. There are no public facilities or food and drink options here, so go prepared.

Public Beach

Look out for the colourful cabanas on Public Beach, approximately half way along Seven Mile Beach, close to Calico Jack’s . Facilities including changing rooms, restrooms and showers make this particularly popular with families at weekends who bring barbecues, play volley ball and watch the sun go down. There are plenty of beach bars and restaurants within walking distance if hunger or thirst strikes.

Barkers Beach

Located on the north shore in the district of West Bay, Barkers offers a more rugged, wild beach scene. In contrast to the manicured perfection of Seven Mile Beach, Barkers offers seclusion, horseback riding along windswept beaches and one of the best locations for learn or practice kite surfing.

Smith Cove

A couple of miles south of George Town, Smith Cove, or Smith Barcadere as it is now officially called, is perhaps one of the most picturesque beaches on Grand Cayman. Sparkling white sand gives way to turquoise water, framed on either side by ironshore, and pleasantly shaded by sea grape trees. Restrooms, showers and picnic tables make it a popular community beach at weekends.

South Sound Beach

Most easily accessed by a path that runs alongside the South Sound cemetery, this rustic beach is ideal for leisurely beachcombing. There is some good snorkeling, especially around the small wreck just offshore although currents can be strong. When the swells build, this has one of the best surf breaks on the island.

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