Urlaub auf den Bermudas

Explore the cobbled streets and colourful pastel buildings, in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of St George – and learn of times gone by. Wander around and enjoy this quaint colonial town, visit museums and ports, then stroll along beaches for heart-stirring views. Get back to nature and make your way along to Tom Moore’s Jungle. See Castle Grotto, cliff jump into azure blue pools and watch out for wildlife. Then visit the nearby Crystal Caves for a piece of underground magic.

Exciting and vibrant, Hamilton is the thriving centre of Bermuda. Bursting with plenty of shopping, delicious dining and a lively nightlife, this harbourside capital is a must-visit. Everything is easily accessible by ferries, local buses and even bicycles. Keep an eye out for the traditional Bermudian men rocking Bermuda shorts and socks, why not join the look? Head to Front Street for the best of everything – atmosphere, night time lights by the harbour, eateries, bars and shops.

Visit the Royal Naval Dockyard, enjoy retail therapy and pop into a gallery at the Clock Tower Mall, or grab some surfing kit at the nearby Makin Waves. Browse for glistening glassware and ceramics at the Clayworks, then get yourself a tantalising rum cake from The Bermuda Rum Cake Company. Or hit up the water sports here, from jet ski fun to chartering a yacht. Then make your way to the nearby Gibbs Hill Lighthouse for enchanting South Shore views.

There are just over 30 beaches spread across the 21-mile-sqaure island, all of which offer fine white sand dusted with specks of coral pink. The enchanting South Shore is home to many of the finest examples. Horseshoe Bay is perhaps Bermuda’s most renowned beach. Alongside the eye-catching rock formations here you’ll find all the amenities you might need. It’s also part of a coastal trail connecting it with other equally charming beaches east and west.

Warwick Long Bay is one of the island’s longest and most scenic stretches of sand. The bay stretches for half a mile with dramatic outcrops framing the beach and a coral island poking out of the clear blue waters just offshore. It’s especially family-friendly since it offers bathrooms, a lunch cart (summertime-only) and a playground. There’s particularly good snorkelling to be had and coastal paths connect it with Chaplin Bay and Jobson’s Cove. Some of the more secluded coves found nearby include Astwood Cove. Rugged cliffs surround this seriously secluded wedge of sand, making this hidden little gem of a beach popular with wedding parties. The hike to get down to it can be a little challenging, but you’ll likely have the place to yourselves if you do persevere.

Tucked between rocky sea cliffs, the unassuming little beach of Chaplin Bay practically disappears during high tide. When the water is out though, you’ll discover a scenic and tranquil spot to enjoy. Coastal trails connect it with other beaches with more facilities within easy walking distance. Its twin, Stonehole Bay, is a rock-dotted idyll that’s also worth checking out. Go for a dip, relax on the sands or perch yourself on a bluff at night and count the stars above.