The Historic Town of St. George, A UNESCO World ... - Bermuda
The Historic Town of St. George, A UNESCO World ... - Bermuda
The Historic Town of St. George, A UNESCO World ... - Bermuda
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<strong>World</strong> Heritage Site<br />
bay is perfect for families and inexperienced swimmers. A beach<br />
house is open in the summer months and a minibus is available<br />
from King’s Square.<br />
Gates’ Bay and Achilles Bay<br />
Located on the eastern flank <strong>of</strong> Fort<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Catherine, Gates’ Bay, also commonly<br />
referred to as <strong>St</strong>. Catherine’s<br />
Beach, is the largest beach in <strong>St</strong>.<br />
<strong>George</strong>’s. It is also the historic landing<br />
spot on which the shipwrecked<br />
survivors <strong>of</strong> the Sea Venture<br />
stepped foot. Achilles Bay is a small bay found on the western<br />
flank <strong>of</strong> Fort <strong>St</strong>. Catherine.<br />
Whalebone Bay<br />
Located in Ferry Point Park, this<br />
sheltered, shallow bay is part <strong>of</strong> one<br />
the Island’s largest national parks,<br />
which contains a number <strong>of</strong> historic<br />
fortifications and great hiking trails.<br />
Clearwater Beach and Turtle Bay<br />
Located on <strong>St</strong>. David’s Island, the<br />
spaciousness <strong>of</strong> these two sandy<br />
beaches are ideal for families. <strong>The</strong><br />
36-acre public park features nature<br />
trails, playground equipment and<br />
views <strong>of</strong> some outer islands reserved<br />
for wildlife. A beach house is<br />
open during the summer months.<br />
Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve<br />
Just beyond Clearwater Beach and<br />
Turtle Bay you enter the Cooper’s<br />
Island Nature Reserve and even<br />
more stunning beaches such as<br />
Long Bay… <strong>Bermuda</strong> treasures<br />
for sure!<br />
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