Dover Beach is a popular spot for active beachgoers on the southwest coast of Barbados. Rent a boogie board to enjoy the generally gentle surf or ride a Jet ski to cut through the waves.
Bring your snorkeling gear or purchase some from the beach vendors. Colorful tropical fish will swim with you as you explore the coral. Look for parts of several shipwrecks that have become home for marine life.
Ocean breezes provide ideal conditions for windborne activities. Take a windsurfing lesson from the friendly and competent watersport vendors and find yourself skimming along the water faster than any surfer. Or, ride a dual-hulled sailboat with the thrilling experience of lifting one hull high out of the water.
Look for the excursions that will take you to a nearby location for snorkeling with sea turtles. Some vendors will rent magnifying goggles for those who normally wear glasses for distance.
Dover Beach is great for swimming. Lifeguards patrol the area and the water generally has swell and some waves, but no strong currents. The beach is one of the widest on Barbados, offering space for those who want to sunbathe as well as others who want to dig in the sand.
Visit one of the vendors to rent beach chairs and umbrellas or purchase snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses and T-shirts. Or, relax in the shade with an icy cold beer or frozen daiquiri at the beachside bar.
While you’re on a break from beach activities, look for the activity going on across the street. This is the Dover Playing Field where you may find cricket or Bajan football (soccer) underway. Go to the ocean side to play beach volleyball and cool off with a freshwater shower before you return to your hotel.
Dover Beach is 11 miles (7 kilometers) south of Bridgetown. If you are not staying within walking distance, take a taxi or shuttle to the beach as parking may be limited.
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This was a family trip. There could have been more activities for the 2 year old. Suggestions!!! please provide some kind of slide into a kiddie pool and amenities. That would be nice.
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Jun. 21, 2019Waves were too high for us to enjoy the ocean at this time. Nice white sand. All beaches are public but not too many ppl bothering you. A simple no thanks and they step away.
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Raeshri
May 4, 2019Went on a very windy day, they had red flags on the beach and were confined to a small area. The beach itself is very shallow and the tide took over 3/4 of the sandy area by 3pm. $15 USD to rent 2 chairs, however, I saw people setting up the chairs themselves without paying. Check it out before you pay the guy.
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Darren
Oct. 13, 2018Beach chairs and umbrellas for rent. Sea can be choppy, but most days were ideal for swimming. Water warm and clear.
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