Cockleshell Bay

Two miles (3km) of white sand with a cracking view of sister island Nevis across the Narrows – the strait that lies between the two islands. Secluded.

Conaree Beach

Where the darker volcanic sand meets with whiter coral sand along a thin beach on the Atlantic coast. Good for body-surfing and snorkeling.

Dieppe Bay Beach

Black, volcanic sand beach right at the northern tip of the island. As you look out to sea, the Atlantic lies to your right and the Caribbean to your left. The reef means that the bay is protected and calm, and there’s good snorkeling to be had. You can get a bite to eat here too.

Half Moon Bay

On the windward side of the Conaree Hills, Half Moon Bay has small ponds at enclosing it between Half Moon Point and Muddy Point. As it faces the more exposed Atlantic Ocean, it is great for a brisk swim or some exhilarating body surfing!

Hermitage Bay

White sand beach divided in two parts - one beach for relaxing and one for watersports…nice! There are reefs nearby for snorkeling and diving and there you can also go sailing on a Hobie Cat or Sunfish as well as windsurfing and kayaking. Plenty to do.

Frigate Bay (South)

The beach in St. Kitts where most of the action is! There are a couple of hotels, restaurants and beach shacks. There are beach stalls selling various craft items. Watersports such as water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing and just good old-fashioned swimming are available, with a mile of white sand beach to do it on. Partying can go on late into the night!

Major’s Bay

West of Cockleshell Bay, right down at the end of the South East Peninsula, accessible by the peninsula road lies Major’s Bay. It is secluded and has a nice beach. The site of luxury residences and a small marina.

North Friar’s Bay

Like its northern neighbour North Frigate Bay, sea conditions here are rougher and more exhilarating, so it’s best for stronger swimmers or the more adventurous.

North Frigate Bay

Facing the Atlantic Ocean, this white sand beach is good for swimming, going for a stroll, windsurfing and, at times, surfing. Almost within walking distance of its twin Caribbean Sea-facing beach, South Frigate Bay. Represents the peculiar nature of some of the beaches in St.Kitts. Two beaches can be very close to each other, yet face different oceans and therefore have very different conditions.

Pump Bay

Good for snorkeling and diving beginners. Black volcanic sand. Up on the northern end of the west coast of St. Kitts, in the shadow of the magnificent Brimstone Hill Fortress.

Sandy Bank Bay

The beach at Sandy Bank is unusual for an Atlantic-facing beach as it’s calm. It’s peaceful here too, as there are few beach facilities like watersports or restaurants about.

South Friar’s Bay

Facing the calmer Caribbean Sea, South Friar’s Bay is worth visting for several reasons – the beach is great, food and drink are available, and on Sundays things get pretty lively too. A great family beach.

Turtle Beach

Being at the end of the South East Peninsula, it takes a good drive to get to Turtle Beach but it’s worth it. Plenty to do and a good beach bar & restaurant to boot. Friendly, playful Green Vervet monkeys often pop by for a snack and a drink! If you hop on to a boat (especially if you’re traveling across the strait to Nevis) you may see the odd dolphin or pod of whales, especially in winter time.

White House Bay

Sheltered by the nearby reef, White House Bay is calm. The conditions and the presence of a sunken tug boat make for great snorkeling.