What is the water and sand quality of the Tamarindo beach?

The coastline of Tamarindo beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Tamarindo beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Tamarindo beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Tamarindo beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Tamarindo beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Tamarindo beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Tamarindo beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Tamarindo beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Tamarindo beach?

The bar is located right on the Tamarindo beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Italia Coffee Barbados is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Tamarindo beach?

There are 511 places to stay in the Tamarindo beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Tamarindo beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=437088&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Club Barbados - All Inclusive Adults Only</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1988170&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Golden View Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2620337&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment Flambloyant</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1916813&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa 46</a></li></ul>

How far is the Tamarindo beach from parking?

The Tamarindo beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Tamarindo beach?

There are 1 attractions near Tamarindo beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Leigh House located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Tamarindo beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Tamarindo beach is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Tamarindo beach (Barbados island) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Tamarindo beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

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Tamarindo beach

Saint James, Barbados

6.8

#34 out of 42 in Holetown 1

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Holetown • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Trents Playing Field

1.1km

Playground Folkestone Picnic, Playground and Lawn Tennis Areas

1.3km

Playground Thorpes Lawn & Road Tennis Courts

2.7km

Playground Hoytes Village Playing Field

2.8km

Playground Black Bess Pavilion & Resource Centre

7.1km

Park Folkestone Marine Park & Visitors' Centre

1.2km

Park Petrea Gardens

1.6km

Park Eco Kids

2km

Park Lina home

2.5km

Park 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

2.7km

Park Hoytes Village Sports Field

2.7km

Hiking Area Chicken coop

3.1km

Park Oxnards Recreational Park

3.6km

Park Taylors Gap

3.6km

Cafe Italia Coffee Barbados

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Cafe The Coffee Bean Sunset Crest

8.6 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant The Sunset

8.2 - Very good 330m

Restaurant Bean N Bagel (West)

8 - Very good 340m

Restaurant Paul Owens At The Beach House

8.4 - Very good 420m

Restaurant Just Grillin' Sunset Crest

8.4 - Very good 460m

Bar Drift Ocean Terrace Lounge

8.6 - Excellent 460m

Restaurant The Tides Barbados

9.4 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant Asian Spice Indian Restaurant

8 - Very good 520m

Supermarket Massy Stores Supermarket Sunset Crest

660m

Shopping Mall Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

8.6 - Excellent 880m

Supermarket Shopsmart Holders Hill

2.6km

Supermarket Rtr Supermarket

3.2km

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Cost U Less

4.1km

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket Speightstown

7.6km

Supermarket Eddie's Supermarket

7.9km

Supermarket ShopSmart Express Speightstown

8km

Tourist Attraction Leigh House

8.4 - Very good 990m

Tourist Attraction Medford Craft World

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Tyrol Cot Heritage Village

7.8 - Very good 7km

Tourist Attraction Welchman Hall Gully

7km

Tourist Attraction Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park

7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Gay Visitors' Centre

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Gallery of Caribbean Art

8.4 - Very good 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Rihanna Drive Monument

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Atlantis Submarines Barbados

8.2km

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About

Tamarindo beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 34th place out of 42 beaches in the Barbados region 9.4 km away from its center, the city of Bridgetown. It is one of the beaches of Holetown settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +28 ^o C

Air temperature

4.7 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Holetown • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Trents Playing Field

1.1km

Playground Folkestone Picnic, Playground and Lawn Tennis Areas

1.3km

Playground Thorpes Lawn & Road Tennis Courts

2.7km

Playground Hoytes Village Playing Field

2.8km

Playground Black Bess Pavilion & Resource Centre

7.1km

Park Folkestone Marine Park & Visitors' Centre

1.2km

Park Petrea Gardens

1.6km

Park Eco Kids

2km

Park Lina home

2.5km

Park 𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

2.7km

Park Hoytes Village Sports Field

2.7km

Hiking Area Chicken coop

3.1km

Park Oxnards Recreational Park

3.6km

Park Taylors Gap

3.6km

Cafe Italia Coffee Barbados

8.6 - Excellent 250m

Cafe The Coffee Bean Sunset Crest

8.6 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant The Sunset

8.2 - Very good 330m

Restaurant Bean N Bagel (West)

8 - Very good 340m

Restaurant Paul Owens At The Beach House

8.4 - Very good 420m

Restaurant Just Grillin' Sunset Crest

8.4 - Very good 460m

Bar Drift Ocean Terrace Lounge

8.6 - Excellent 460m

Restaurant The Tides Barbados

9.4 - Excellent 500m

Restaurant Asian Spice Indian Restaurant

8 - Very good 520m

Supermarket Massy Stores Supermarket Sunset Crest

660m

Shopping Mall Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

8.6 - Excellent 880m

Supermarket Shopsmart Holders Hill

2.6km

Supermarket Rtr Supermarket

3.2km

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket

3.8km

Supermarket Cost U Less

4.1km

Supermarket Jordans Supermarket Speightstown

7.6km

Supermarket Eddie's Supermarket

7.9km

Supermarket ShopSmart Express Speightstown

8km

Tourist Attraction Leigh House

8.4 - Very good 990m

Tourist Attraction Medford Craft World

8.2 - Very good 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Tyrol Cot Heritage Village

7.8 - Very good 7km

Tourist Attraction Welchman Hall Gully

7km

Tourist Attraction Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park

7km

Tourist Attraction Mount Gay Visitors' Centre

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Gallery of Caribbean Art

8.4 - Very good 7.7km

Tourist Attraction Rihanna Drive Monument

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Atlantis Submarines Barbados

8.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

80m from the beach

Villa Tamarindo is a luxury 4 bedroom property in Holetown, St James

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Located at nearest locality

Holetown • 740m from center

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180m from the beach

7 Good

Apartment Flambloyant

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Located at nearest locality

Holetown • 640m from center

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470m from the beach

West We Go by Blue Sky Luxury

Villa

Located at nearest locality

Holetown • 1.1km from center

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650m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Golden View Apartment

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Located at nearest locality

Holetown • 510m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Holetown • 730m

Main locality of province

Bridgetown • 9.4km

Transport

Airport

BGI • 19.7km

Bus Station

Speightstown Bus Terminal • 8km

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