Bermuda

Bermuda is associated with the mysterious “Bermuda Triangle” by most people, but today it is part of the British Commonwealth and one of the most famous resorts in the Atlantic. Bermuda is a whole scattering of posh hotels, blooming parks and beautiful deserted beaches.

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General Information

These days, Bermuda, known in Somers’ time only for its cedar forests and harsh natural conditions, has become one big resort area famous for its coral reefs, beautiful pink sand beaches, beautiful gardens, quiet coves and clear waters.

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In addition to relaxing on the magnificent beaches, guests can devote time to diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, boat racing, cricket, rugby; there are numerous tennis courts, 8 professional golf courses, spas, water sports centers and much more. On the islands you can find a variety of hotels with all kinds of accommodation, more than 150 restaurants: from democratic to extremely elegant and refined.

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Location

The archipelago is located in the western Atlantic Ocean, east of the United States. Formed as a result of active volcanic activity, it covers an area of only 53 square kilometers and consists of 157 islands. The Bermuda Archipelago was discovered in 1503 by Spanish navigator Juan Bermudez, which later received the grim name “Devil’s Islands”. In the olden days, many ships were wrecked here. To this day, lucky treasure hunters find treasures of British merchant ships and Spanish galleons on the seabed.

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Bermuda (formerly Somers Islands) is located in the western Atlantic Ocean, close to the coast of North America, at a distance of 1,046 km east of Cape Hatteras (coast of North Carolina, USA). The archipelago consists of 7 large and about 131 small coral islands surrounded by reefs (about 230), of which only 12 are inhabited. Eight relatively large islands of the central group are connected by a network of bridges and overpasses with a total length of about 40 km, forming the so-called “main island” – Main Island, which occupies 95% of the island land area (locals call it simply “island” ). The other islands are scattered over the ocean surface, occupying an area of almost 1100 square kilometers. The total area of the archipelago itself is only 53.3 square kilometers.

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Tourist areas of Bermuda

Beautiful beaches frame almost the entire coastline of Bermuda. The largest number of first-class beach hotels are concentrated on the southern coast of the islands, including Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay and Jobson’s Cove.

Deservedly famous are Elbow Beach near Hamilton, Clearwater Beach and Tartle Bay near St. David’s, and the long shoreline of exotic John Smith Bay in Paget County. Excellent swimming and diving spots can be found at Church Bay in Southampton County, Mangrove Bay, Black Bay, Parsons Bay, Shelley Bay, Somerset Long Bay, Warwick Long Bay, Chaplin Bay, Church Bay, West Vail Bay, as well as Tobacco Bay north of St. George and isolated Clarence Cove.

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Bermuda’s beaches are famous for white sand with an amazing pink hue, extremely rare in nature. The pinkest sand can be found on the island of Bermuda, on the stretch of coastline between Warwick Long Bay and Horseshoe Bay. Bermuda has both public and private beaches owned by hotels. Public beaches are closed during dark hours. There are no nudist beaches in Bermuda.

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Best public beaches

Horseshoe Bay is the most popular beach on Is. Bermuda, so it is often quite crowded. The beach is located in a horseshoe-shaped bay framed by picturesque cliffs. There are bars with soft drinks and ice cream, snorkeling equipment rentals, sun beds, umbrellas, showers, changing cabins, etc. on the beach. The secluded section at the western end of the beach, characterized by calm waters, is especially suitable for children.

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Jobson’s Cove is a beach in a tiny, idyllic cove surrounded by serene cliffs. Few beaches in the world can match the beauty of Jobson’s Cove. The sea at this location is calm, shallow, with a gentle sandy bottom.

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Tobacco Bay is the most popular beach of Is. St. George’s. Here you can not only relax, but also do some amazing snorkeling between the impressive rock formations. Tobacco Cove has also left its mark on the history of the islands: here local conspirators loaded hundreds of tons of gunpowder, looted from an English store on the island and destined for the Americans as aid in the war against the British, onto whaling ships. In response, Congress lifted the Bermuda embargo imposed on Britain and all its colonies.

Warwick Long Bay is a beach that even at the height of the summer season remains sparsely populated: the beachfront is 8 kilometers long. On windy days the waves are quite strong.

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West Vale Bay is a small beach on the west coast of Bermuda. In April, whales can be seen here as they migrate in search of food. The whales can be watched from a fort located on the hill, or from a boat that specifically goes out to sea to observe the animals. West Vale Bay is an ideal place to contemplate the most beautiful sunsets.

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For honeymooners

Bermuda is the perfect honeymoon and wedding destination. The special island traditions will turn a wedding into the most romantic event in a couple’s life.

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A traditional Bermuda wedding involves two wedding cakes: one for the groom and one for the bride. The bride’s three-tiered fruit cake covered in silver icing sugar symbolizes the sweetness of the wedding, while the groom’s one-tiered cake covered in gold icing symbolizes prosperity. Both cakes are decorated with tiny cedar trees that the couple can plant anywhere on the island – and the tree will represent their growing love for years to come.

The bride and groom must pass through one of the stone rings (“moon gates”) that adorn the island, make a wish, and expect guaranteed prosperity and joy in the future. A kiss in front of such arches is a pledge of a long and happy life together.

A romantic horse-drawn carriage decorated with flowers and ribbons takes the couple from the wedding venue to the hotel. The driver of the carriage is dressed in a formal suit with blue bermudas, kneepads, and a white hat.

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Interesting facts

  • Air traffic lines from the United States and Canada to Europe, Central and South America pass over Bermuda. Due to a series of unexplained airplane and ship crashes in the space between Bermuda, the Antilles, and the Bahamas, the term Bermuda Triangle came to be.
  • From 1941 to 1995 – throughout World War 2 and the Cold War – Bermuda was home to several U.S. and British naval and air bases, occupying 11% of the total area of the islands.
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