Morgan Lewis Beach, St. Andrew

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Morgan Lewis Beach is a remote, deserted stretch of white sand over a kilometre long on the north-east coast in St. Andrew. The Atlantic here is rough with a strong undertow, so it is for walking, horse riding, and scenery rather than swimming. You can often have the whole beach to yourself.

About Morgan Lewis Beach

Morgan Lewis Beach is on the north-east coast in St. Andrew, a long sweep of white sand stretching over a kilometre below the hills near the Morgan Lewis Windmill. It is one of the most remote and deserted beaches on the island, and you can almost guarantee having it to yourself.

Why Families Go

The space and emptiness are the point. Families come to walk the long beach, ride horses along the sand, and take in the wild north-east coast. Children enjoy the rare sense of a whole beach to themselves.

What to Know Before You Go

The rough water and strong undertow mean this is not a beach for casual swimming. Use it for walking and beachcombing. There are no facilities or lifeguards, and it is best reached by car. Free to visit. About 45 minutes from Bridgetown.

Family Fit

Best for families with children who enjoy walking, horses, and open space, treated strictly as a scenery beach. Keep everyone out of the water. Combine with the Morgan Lewis Windmill on the hill above.

Beach Safety

Check conditions before leaving home. Conditions can change quickly, especially on the east and south coasts. Choose a beach with a lifeguard on duty when possible, and obey warning flags: a red flag means the water is not safe to enter.

Never leave young children unsupervised at the water's edge or in the sea. Children should not be left in the care of other children near the water.

Watch for watersports activity in the water. Jet skis, banana boats, and paddlers use designated zones that are not always clearly visible from shore. Stay aware of what is moving in the water around you.

Use sunblock and reapply after swimming. The Barbados sun is strong even on overcast days.

Manchineel trees grow along the edges of many Barbados beaches. They have small green apple-like fruit and broad leaves. Do not shelter under a manchineel tree in the rain. Water dripping from the leaves causes skin irritation. Do not touch or eat the fruit.

Leave the beach as you found it. Take all plastic and rubbish with you when you go.

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