Barbary Beach
Barbary Beach is the closest beach (3 minute drive) from Villa Lucaya. The beach is long and tranquil with fine white sands which are dotted with various shells, coral, sea biscuits and many other treasures. The calm waters are mesmerizing colors of aqua blue. On most days, the beach is relatively quiet and you are unlikely to run into many other people. Walk to the rockier areas of the beach to find interesting tidal pools or bring snorkeling gear to explore Peterson Cay which is one of the smallest national parks in the Bahamas and offers a stunning reef and plenty of underwater life.
Gold Rock Beach
Gold Rock Beach is located in The Lucayan National Park and is a serene and secluded fan favorite in the Bahamas. As such, Caribbean Journal recently (2024) ranked Gold Rock in the top beaches in the Caribbean. Also, several scenes from the famous movie Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed here. At low tide, the shoreline of the beach spans for yards into the sea and is referred to as “Grand Bahama Island’s welcome mat.” North of the beach and across the street are The Lucayan Caverns, the world’s longest surveyed underground cave system.
Taino Beach
Taino Beach is a soft sand beach that is family friendly and is popular for swimming, snorkeling and sailing. The beach has powder white sand with rich blue waters with a soft bottom. Taino Beach hosts several of the top rated restaurants/bars including The Stoned Crab, Toni Macaron’s Beach Shack and the very popular Wednesday night “Fish Fry” at Outriggers Beach Club. There is also a nearby water park that offers a roller coaster, zip line and underwater caves.
Xanadu Beach
Xanadu Beach is a family friendly beach that offers the softest and calmest beach entry so parents can relax while the children play beach games, etc. The beach is in close proximity to restaurants, hotels and the nearby market. Xanadu Beach is also known for its tropical sunsets.
Fortune Beach
Fortune Beach is a 10 minute drive from Villa Lucaya and hosts our favorite restaurant, Banana Bay. The water is crystal clear blue and at low tide, a shallow lagoon forms along a sand bar, allowing you to walk yards out to the sea with a cold drink in your hand. The beach received its name from a 2 million dollar ship wreck that was discovered there.
