he picturesque
Needham’s Point Beach in Barbados is located in the
Carlisle Bay area, fronts the prestigious
Hilton Hotel Resort, and is situated in the
Garrison Historic area, which is strong in military heritage.
Also known as
HILTON BEACH, this area has two bays, both featuring a white sandy beach, lapped by azure calm clear waters most of the year, with little to no undertow. It also has a reef to explore, and is home to the
Needhams Point Lighthouse.
Hilton beach is one of the densest Hawksbill Turtle nesting beaches on the island, so you are almost guaranteed to see one while enjoying your non-motorise watersports activity.
Other attractions making up the historic Needham’s Point military area are the
Graves End Military Cemetery and the
St Ann's Fort, both located at the southern end and built in the 1700s. At the north end on the Hilton Barbados property is the old
Charles Fort with English iron cannons from the
17th Century National Cannon Collection.
Needham’s Point/Hilton Beach can be found on the Caribbean side of the island, on the
South-west Coast of Barbados in the parish of St Michael.
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 are water-sport activities persons should be cautious when entering outside the area marked with orange coloured buoys
Public Access to beach:
Vehicular and pedestrian access
Crowd during the week:
Usually small to medium (with guest from the hotel)
Crowd on weekends:
Medium to large
Other South Coast Beaches close by (in the Needham’s Point area) Located to the north is
Pebbles Beach To the South are
Graves End Beach and
Drill Hall BeachMost of these beaches can be reached from each other via the shoreMore South Coast Beaches in Barbados...For other Places of Interest on the Southwest Coast Click here...
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Note: Seasonal weather can cause a change in conditions
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BEACH ACTIVITIES & WATERSPORTS:
Snorkeling / Swimming / Body surfing / Boogie boarding / Beach Paddle Tennis / Volley Ball / Jet Skiing / Kayaking / Scuba Diving / Walking / Jogging / Sun Tanning
Watersports in Barbados
(Inquire at Lifeguard Station for watersports activities)
AMENITIES
| Lifeguard |
Facilities |
Beach Rentals |
Vendors |
Benches |
Play Park |
Parking |
| Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Facilities usually includes: Showers / Toilets / Changing areas
| Wheelchair Access |
Phone Booth |
Rangers |
Picnic Tables |
Hair Braiding |
Shaded Areas |
| N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
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