Top Barbados sands for beach bums and activity lovers

The first thing you'll need to do is arrange flights to Barbados, and if you shop around you're sure to be able to find some well-priced journeys that are within your holiday budget.

You'll also need to give some consideration to whereabouts you'd like to base yourself for your vacation - this will largely depend on what you're hoping to get from your break.

The beautiful island is rich in white sands, and there are beaches to be found along every coast. Think about whether you'd like to spend your time taking in magnificent views, getting active in the sea or simply soaking up the sun so you can choose the right location to stay in once you've touched down from your cheap flights.

If it's stunning vistas you're after, the ideal spot to book your break is along the north coast. The beaches here are quiet and private, so you can enjoy some secluded relaxation along with pretty views.

The beach at River Bay affords excellent vantage points of the craggy cliffs that characterise the northern coastline, and from here you can catch sight of whales in the sea and the water crashing against the rocks, creating sea sprays.

Little Bay is another sandy spot boasting equally splendid scenery. The unique location has a small swimming pool created out of rock by the sea over thousands of years and there are also blowholes beyond the shoreline.

If you're hoping to truly relax during your holiday, book your stay along the west coast, which is ideal for a romantic getaway with a partner or a calm family break.

Also known as the Platinum Coast, the area here is characterised by idyllic white-sand beaches, where the palm trees lean overhead and you can take a dip in clean waters.

Among the stretches of sand to be found here is Paynes Bay, Brandons, Heywoods and Mullins Bay, though there are many more to choose from if you're looking for somewhere to place your towel and soak up some rays.

This is also a great spot to venture underwater, but if you don't want to get wet why not take a submarine ride to admire the colourful fish and coral reefs that wait below the surface?

If you decide to make the east coast your base for the duration of your Barbados holiday, you'll discover the area is perfect for venturing into the water with a surfboard. The most popular spot among the surfing community is the beach at Bathsheba, where you can test your skills at the famous soup bowl.

The waves are strong along the coastline and constantly wash over the wide, windblown sands, making the strands here ideal for some beach-combing if you or your little ones enjoy searching for buried treasure!

As well as surfing, there are many other water sports to get involved in on a Barbados break. If you enjoy getting active, make the south your destination of choice, as there's plenty to keep you busy here.

Whether you want something sedate, such as exploring with snorkelling equipment, or are after an exhilarating excursion jet-skiing over the water, you'll find opportunity for both.

Golden Sands Beach is popular among those who simply want to lie back on the sand and soak up the sun, but it also offers ideal conditions for windsurfing, so if you fancy trying out the sport this is the place to do so.

St Lawrence Bay, meanwhile, is a great spot for discovering what lies beneath as there is a reef border to explore. Kayaking is also available along the shoreline and you could even try your hand at kite-surfing.

If you call in at Dover Beach, you can climb aboard a boat for some sailing tuition, try out boogie boarding or get your adrenalin pumping on a jet-ski.

So, from beach bums to adrenalin junkies, Barbados has a wealth of beaches that will cater for you, no matter what you want to get out of your island getaway. Why not book your break today?

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