A central feature of Smith's and Hamilton parishes, this vast body of water is an important habitat for squid, spiny lobster, rays and other sea creatures. Its network of underwater caves is a favorite with snorkelers and divers.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
6.42 MILES
If you only see one museum in Bermuda, make it this. Taking up the entirety of the Dockyard's 19th-century fortifications, it's divided into two main…
6.5 MILES
When the British were no longer able to use ports in their former American colonies, they chose this site as their 'Gibraltar of the West'. In addition to…
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)
3.85 MILES
The hands-on exhibits at this educational and entertaining place initiate visitors into the mysteries of the deep. The tacky-but-fun diving capsule…
5.04 MILES
The most impressive of Bermuda's 91 forts was originally built on this rocky promontory in 1614 and expanded five times since. A drawbridge leads inside…
Cooper's Island Nature Reserve
4.01 MILES
Bermudians were granted access to this 77-acre nature reserve made up of woodland, unspoiled beaches, salt marsh and rocky shores when the US Navy pulled…
5.07 MILES
Imagine a vast expanse of pristine white sand, cerulean waters and swaying palm trees. Elbow Beach is it, and it's one of Bermuda's loveliest, with nary a…
7.37 MILES
A minute's walk through the dunes from the west end of Warwick Long Bay, this gorgeous cove is framed by a horseshoe of jagged cliffs. The swimming hole…
1.48 MILES
Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so. Entertaining 45-minute tours lead you down…
Nearby Bermuda attractions
0.92 MILES
The shallow, calm waters of this small half-moon beach are a favorite with local families, and it's one of the few beaches with a lifeguard on duty. There…
2. Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo
0.98 MILES
As well as being a top attraction for children, this great little zoo is also a center for research and conservation programs that aim to raise awareness…
3. Shelly Bay Beach & Nature Reserve
1.01 MILES
The only beach to speak of in Hamilton parish, this one's a family favorite, particularly on weekends. There's a large playground adjacent to the beach,…
1.08 MILES
Parts of this picturesque church date back to the third generation of Bermudians – the 1660s and '70s – and if you stop by during Sunday services, you can…
5. Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
1.27 MILES
Comprising several varied habitats – including marsh land, woodland, and brackish and freshwater ponds – this coastal nature reserve is home to several…
1.38 MILES
The stone incarnation of the original Anglican church that stood on this site since the 1650s, St Mark's is a dramatic landmark with a prominent spire…
7. Blue Hole Park & Walsingham Nature Reserve
1.39 MILES
Tom Moore's Jungle, part of the nature reserve that comprises coastal mangroves, native palmetto and cedar woods, caves and swimming grottos, is found…
8. Crystal Cave & Fantasy Cave
1.48 MILES
Small but beautifully formed, these two caves are one of the island's biggest attractions, and justifiably so. Entertaining 45-minute tours lead you down…