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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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