Bermuda holidays: pink beaches, St George's and when to go
Pink sand, pastel houses with white roofs and British calm in the middle of the Atlantic. Bermuda is not the Caribbean, and that is exactly what makes it special.
Bermuda
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Bermuda at a glance
The sand at Horseshoe Bay is faintly pink, coloured by crushed shells of tiny organisms on the reef. Behind the beach are pastel houses with white, stepped roofs that collect rainwater. Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic, around 1,000 kilometres east of the US coast, far north of the Caribbean.
The currency is the Bermudian dollar, at par with the US dollar. For more of the region, see our Americas travel guide.
What to see
The south shore beaches
Horseshoe Bay, Warwick Long Bay and Elbow Beach are the best known. Walk the coastal trail between them.
St George's
The old 17th-century capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with narrow lanes and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside the British Isles.
Hamilton
The small capital has shops, restaurants and the harbour where the ferries leave.
The caves and Royal Naval Dockyard
Crystal Caves has underground lakes. The Dockyard in the west has a museum, market and cruise pier.
Bermuda
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When to go
May to October: beach season, 25 to 30 degrees. Hurricane season runs from June to November.
November to April: mild, around 20 degrees, and too cool for most swimmers. Good for golf and walking.
Good to know
Visitors cannot hire regular cars. Use buses, ferries, taxis or small two-seater electric cars.
Prices are very high.
British Airways flies direct from London Gatwick.
Where to stay
Rosewood Bermuda at Tucker's Point and The Loren at Pink Beach are among the best hotels. A dedicated Bermuda hotel guide is on the way. Prefer the Caribbean? See our Caribbean guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bermuda
Is Bermuda in the Caribbean?
No. Bermuda is in the Atlantic, around 1,500 kilometres north of the Caribbean.
When is the best time to visit Bermuda?
May to October for swimming. Winters are mild but too cool to swim.
Why is the sand pink in Bermuda?
The colour comes from crushed shells of tiny organisms living on the coral reef.
Can you hire a car in Bermuda?
No, visitors cannot hire regular cars, but small electric cars and scooters are available.