Appleby Beach - Fun Barbados Sights

ocated beachfront to Crystal Cove Hotel in Barbados is Appleby Beach, or as some locals call it “Crystal Cove Beach”. This beach has calm clear waters with little undertow and some watersports activity.

Appleby Beach / Crystal Cove Beach is a nice beach for swimming and some snorkelling, as well as for taking awesome sunset photos.

Appleby Beach can be found on the Caribbean Sea side of the island, on the West Coast of Barbados in the parish of St James.

CAUTION
- DO NOT TOUCH the Manchineel Tree or its Fruits. (POISONOUS - Causes BLISTERS)
- DO NOT STAND UNDER the Manchineel Tree when it’s raining. (liquid from tree may cause BLISTERING)
(The tree has green shiny leaves - The fruit is small apple–shaped – The tree is usually marked by red bands)
- Where there is wateresports activities persons should be cautious when entering outside the area marked with orange coloured buoys

Public access to beach:
Pedestrian access only (Just next to Crystal Cove Hotel - Look for access signage)

Crowd during the week:
Small

Crowd on weekends:
Small to medium

Other west coast Beaches closeby
Located to the north is Mahogany Bay then Paynes Bay.

To the south is Fitts Village beach which adjoins Good Shepherd Beach.

More West Coast Beaches in Barbados...

Before or after your beach visit, take some time out to explore Barbados through a guided island tour, or maybe a self-guided tour of the many attractions and Night time activities by Rent-a-car.

Note: Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
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BEACH ACTIVITIES & WATERSPORTS:
Snorkeling / Swimming / Jet Skiing / Sun Tanning
Watersports in Barbados

AMENITIES

Lifeguard	Facilities	Beach Rentals	Vendors	Benches	Play Park	Parking
N/A	N/A	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Facilities usually includes: Showers / Toilets / Changing areas

Wheelchair Access	Phone Booth	Rangers	Picnic Tables	Hair Braiding	Shaded Areas
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Directions

Located north of Bridgetown and South of Holetown

From BRIDGETOWN & CRUISE TERMINAL
Travel north on Spring Garden Highway
Take the 1st exit at the Round-about onto Highway 1 (west coast road)
Travel Highway 1 pass Good Shepherd beach and Fitts Village until you see Public Access signpost on left.
(Pedestrian entrance just south of Crystal Cove Hotel)

From HOLETOWN
Travel south on Highway 1 (west coast road)
Pass Sandy Lane and Paynes Bay - Look for Crystal Cove Hotel
(Pedestrian entrance just south of Crystal Cove Hotel)