Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with brown sand surface © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with turquoise pure water surface © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with spacious shore © Captain Arawak Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach amenities area © Braghdad Alperchino Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with brown sand surface © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with turquoise pure water surface © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with spacious shore © Captain Arawak Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness © Tewodros Dubale Google
Photo of Purple Turtle Beach amenities area © Braghdad Alperchino Google
6
Pleasant

Purple Turtle Beach

Portsmouth, Dominica
#2 out of 4 in Saint John
6
Pleasant
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Located within the settlement
Portsmouth 1.1 km
Map of beach
Restaurant Trevy's Place
9 - Excellent 7.3km
Cafe Café & Snackbar
8.7km
Restaurant Da's Bar
8 - Very good 8.9km
Bar Voxy's Bar and Grill
10 - Exceptional 9.3km
Bar Batibou Beach
9.4 - Excellent 9.9km

About

Purple Turtle Beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 4 beaches in the Saint John region 1.1 km away from its center, the city of Portsmouth. It is one of the beaches of Portsmouth settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Purple Turtle Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Coconut Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Purple Turtle Beach is located in Saint John within Portsmouth, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Dominica island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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+29 o C +26 o C
Air temperature
9.4 M/S
Wind
+28 o C
Water temperature
2.4 M
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Portsmouth, Saint John,

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.3 (Pleasant)

Purple Turtle Beach is located in Saint John within Portsmouth, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Dominica island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Purple Turtle Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Purple Turtle Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

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Coconut Beach
3.4km
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Ripaton Beach Ripaton Beach
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Batibou Bay
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Batibou Bay Batibou Bay
7.7 Very good
Colihaut Beach
10.9km
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5.8 Pleasant
Number One Beach
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6 Pleasant
La Taile Bay Beach
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Localities

Portsmouth  •  1.1km
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Transport

DOM  •  17.6km
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Average Reviews rating

6 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

6 Pleasant
KC
Kyle Crest
10 Exceptional

The food was amazing, I'll definitely make a point to dine there again when I return to Dominica. The owner was really friendly, and the overall ambiance of the place was pleasant.

October 2023
CT
Caelan Thompson
8 Very good

The beach is a pleasant spot with good food and offers breathtaking views of the sunset.

October 2023
LK
Lila Kensington
8 Very good

The food at the beach was delicious, but the service was quite laid-back. We had to call the server over a few times, but she was friendly and helpful when she was with us. Unfortunately, they were out of a few items I wanted to order, and it turned out the food truck didn't make the delivery. Despite these minor issues, I plan on returning to the beach. It's important to keep in mind that the concept of time here is different from what we're used to in the US. We tend to be in a rush, but sometimes it's good to take it easy and slow down.

October 2023
TM
Tara Miller Jones
10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful time at the beach on a gorgeous day!

October 2023
NL
Nyx L.
6 Pleasant

The food at the beach restaurant wasn't terrible, but it didn't quite match up to the quality of the more affordable local eateries. For half the price, you can enjoy bigger portions and additional sides elsewhere. Although the restaurant is conveniently located on the beach and the staff is friendly, I've had more delicious meals at other places for a fraction of the cost.

October 2023