Photo of Heywoods beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Heywoods beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Heywoods beach with spacious shore

Photo of Heywoods beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

Heywoods beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Heywoods beach?

The bar is located right on the Heywoods beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sand Street Bistro Barbados is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Heywoods beach?

There are 417 places to stay in the Heywoods beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Heywoods beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=336246&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cobblers Cove - Barbados</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3578780&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Coral Sands & Carib Edge, AC beach condos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6363061&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Schooner Bay 112 by Blue Sky Luxury</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6363076&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Schooner Bay 205 by Blue Sky Luxury</a></li></ul>

Saint Peter, Barbados

#35 out of 42 in Speightstown

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Speightstown • 1 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant The Caboose

9.8 - Exceptional 480m

Restaurant Sand Street Bistro Barbados

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Restaurant Baia Barbados

9 - Excellent 690m

Cafe Nicholls Bakery Speightstown

8.2 - Very good 810m

Restaurant The Orange Street Grocer

8.6 - Excellent 880m

Cafe Hot Legendary Fishcakes (work)

7.8 - Very good 940m

Bar Fisherman's Pub

8.6 - Excellent 990m

Bar Little Bristol Beach Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Chefette Speightstown

8 - Very good 1km

Park Speightstown Esplanade

920m

National Park Black Bess Wood

3.4km

National Park Farley Hill National Park

5.2km

Park Taylors Gap

5.2km

Hiking Area Chicken coop

5.7km

Park Petrea Gardens

7.3km

Park 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

7.3km

Park Folkestone Marine Park & Visitors' Centre

7.5km

Playground Black Bess Pavilion & Resource Centre

3.5km

Playground Folkestone Picnic, Playground and Lawn Tennis Areas

7.5km

Playground Trents Playing Field

7.8km

Supermarket ShopSmart Express Speightstown

890m

Supermarket Eddie's Supermarket

930m

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket Speightstown

1.2km

Supermarket Rtr Supermarket

5.6km

Shopping Mall Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Supermarket Massy Stores Supermarket Sunset Crest

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Gallery of Caribbean Art

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Mount Gay Rum Distillery

4.6km

Museum St. Nicholas Abbey and Steam Railway

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Leigh House

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

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About

Heywoods beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 35th place out of 42 beaches in the Barbados region 18 km away from its center, the city of Bridgetown. It is one of the beaches of Speightstown settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Heywoods 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.

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

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Emerald beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

Heywoods beach is located in Barbados within Speightstown, 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 Barbados 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.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

8.6 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Speightstown • 1 km

Map of beach

Seafood Restaurant The Caboose

9.8 - Exceptional 480m

Restaurant Sand Street Bistro Barbados

8.8 - Excellent 660m

Restaurant Baia Barbados

9 - Excellent 690m

Cafe Nicholls Bakery Speightstown

8.2 - Very good 810m

Restaurant The Orange Street Grocer

8.6 - Excellent 880m

Cafe Hot Legendary Fishcakes (work)

7.8 - Very good 940m

Bar Fisherman's Pub

8.6 - Excellent 990m

Bar Little Bristol Beach Bar

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Chefette Speightstown

8 - Very good 1km

Park Speightstown Esplanade

920m

National Park Black Bess Wood

3.4km

National Park Farley Hill National Park

5.2km

Park Taylors Gap

5.2km

Hiking Area Chicken coop

5.7km

Park Petrea Gardens

7.3km

Park 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

7.3km

Park Folkestone Marine Park & Visitors' Centre

7.5km

Playground Black Bess Pavilion & Resource Centre

3.5km

Playground Folkestone Picnic, Playground and Lawn Tennis Areas

7.5km

Playground Trents Playing Field

7.8km

Supermarket ShopSmart Express Speightstown

890m

Supermarket Eddie's Supermarket

930m

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket Speightstown

1.2km

Supermarket Rtr Supermarket

5.6km

Shopping Mall Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

8.6 - Excellent 8.1km

Supermarket Massy Stores Supermarket Sunset Crest

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Gallery of Caribbean Art

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Mount Gay Rum Distillery

4.6km

Museum St. Nicholas Abbey and Steam Railway

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Sunset Point

8.8 - Excellent 7.2km

Tourist Attraction Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Leigh House

8.4 - Very good 9.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Coral Sands & Carib Edge, AC beach condos

700m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Coral Sands & Carib Edge, AC beach condos

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 450m from center

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1.5km from the beach

9 Excellent

Schooner Bay 112 by Blue Sky Luxury

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 580m from center

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2.6km from the beach

Seabreeze Supernova

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 1.6km from center

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2.7km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Hemingway House Blue Sky Luxury

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 1.7km from center

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2.7km from the beach

Beacon Hill 304 by BSL Rentals

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 1.7km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

The Legend Garden Condos

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Speightstown • 1.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

440m 6 min walk

Heywoods beach II Heywoods beach II

6.6 Good

1km 14 min walk

Braddy's beach Braddy's beach

6.4 Pleasant

1km 14 min walk

Little Bristol beach Little Bristol beach

5.9 Pleasant

2.7km

Mullins beach Mullins beach

8 Very good

3.1km

Gibbes beach Gibbes beach

7.5 Very good

3.5km

Emerald beach Emerald beach

8.3 Very good

4.2km

Fosters beach Fosters beach

7.3 Good

4.8km

Weston beach Weston beach

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Speightstown • 1km

Main locality of province

Bridgetown • 18km

Transport

Airport

BGI • 26.2km

Bus Station

Speightstown Bus Terminal • 810m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Cynthea S

8 Very good

The sight from the beach is absolutely breathtaking. The rocks on the shore add a unique charm to the scenery, but they may not be the best for swimming.

March 2023

Cara Aguirra

9 Excellent

This beach is a true gem! It's a snorkeler's paradise with plenty of rocks and a stunning coral reef. And the best part? It's practically your own private oasis - no crowds to ruin your zen. Sure, there aren't any bars or amenities, but who needs 'em when you have such natural beauty? It's like being on a deserted island, minus the whole being stranded thing.

March 2023

Raven Fowley

9 Excellent

This beach is an absolute gem, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The waters are tranquil and serene, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing day out. Make sure to come prepared with all the essentials for a full day of fun in the sun.

March 2023

J Murdock

8 Very good

This is my go-to beach for a refreshing swim. Although it lacks amenities, it is a splendid spot for a dip in the ocean. The sandy seabed ensures you won't encounter any sharp rocks while wading in the water.

March 2023

Kazimierz Walicki

10 Exceptional

This was the first beach I visited in Barbados. The beach boasts golden fine sand and crystal-clear waters. Additionally, there are a few palm trees that provide shade from the sun.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Heywoods beach?

The Heywoods beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Heywoods beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Heywoods beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Heywoods beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Heywoods beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Heywoods beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Heywoods beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Heywoods beach?

The bar is located right on the Heywoods beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sand Street Bistro Barbados is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Heywoods beach?

There are 417 places to stay in the Heywoods beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Heywoods beach include:

Cobblers Cove - Barbados

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Heywoods beach from parking?

The Heywoods beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Heywoods beach?

There are 2 attractions near Heywoods beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Gallery of Caribbean Art located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Heywoods beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Heywoods beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Heywoods beach (Barbados island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Heywoods beach (Barbados island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.