With all the beaches to choose from on the two, long 100-mile shorelines of Eleuthera, which ones stand out and why? You have a choice of among 50 or so, and unless you are planning on spending three to six months on the island exploring all of the pock-marked rough roads that take you to each of the hidden beaches then you’ll want to know which ones to make sure you get to. Here is a list of the beaches that are the “must-sees” during your week in paradise.
#5 Twin Bay (Rainbow Bay Subdivision) – these two charming beaches win the contest hands down for the most romantic. Set below a cliff, Twin Bay offers two cozy cave beaches with space so intimate that they’re really only suitable for one couple lest you invade on another’s privacy. You need to get up early to claim this beach first. Both beaches are side by side on the Atlantic side and are reached by climbing down a set of rock stairs carved out of a fallen boulder. They each offer shade in the sandy cave, some sun by the water’s edge, and a lot of wave action due to the nearby breaker. It is possible to have a strong current. In high tides they will flood so be prepared in case the water levels rise. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and grab a bottle of wine to enjoy the full day at these amazing little beaches.
Pluses: Seclusion, shade, interesting terrain due to the caves, good waves.
Minuses: They may already be occupied, strong current, not a lot of sun, a steep climb down rocky stairs.
#4 Ten Bay (Ten Bay Subdivision) – with only one private home on the beach and with