A jewel in the middle of the ocean, Bermuda’s pink sand beaches and comfortable weather calls out to travelers far and wide. The water is gorgeous, the beaches are pristine, the golf is world-class. One could be forgiven for thinking that this small island has little left to hide… after all when a place is small enough that motor scooters are preferable to cars for getting around, the best of the island sort of presents itself to visitors, but we’ve found four places that aren’t as well known, but definitely worth a look.

The beach is on nearly every cruiser’s agenda, and most of them end up at Elbow Beach or Horseshoe Bay. And with good reason too, as they are some of the best beaches in the world… but just a couple miles up the road from Horseshoe Bay is Jobson’s Cove. This little beach is private and secluded, surrounded by steep cliffs, and makes for a great picnic spot. Swimming and snorkeling is pretty easy to do here as well, with a relatively shallow bottom and being protected by the coral reefs and cliffs surrounding the area, Jobson’s Cove may feel a bit like a natural swimming pool because the water is so calm and clear.

Lots of folks think about beaches and outdoor activities in Bermuda, but surprisingly few think about the caves that litter the island. As the oceans rose over time, all of these subterranean waterways developed in limestone caves, and two of the most famous are in Bermuda – the Crystal and Fantasy caves. About a quarter mile long and 200 feet under the surface, these caves are filled with gorgeous stalactites and stalagmites that you can explore on a floating walkway throughout the complex.

There’s also a lot of history in Bermuda, and there’s one lighthouse that has a special story. St. David’s Lighthouse is at the island’s highest point and can be seen from 20 miles away for passing ships. The lighthouse built toward the latter end of the 19th century warned ships about the hidden reefs just off the shore of the island, ending a local tradition where locals would use lights to guide ships to crash into these reefs. The lighthouse still stands today, and travelers can even climb to the top most days.

Nothing gives a better flavor of where someone lives than where someone eats, and Bermuda is no exception to this rule. One of the favorite local hangouts is the Black Horse Tavern. A bit hidden away in Tucker’s Town, the food is good and with local flavor, but the real prize is the back porch view of the ocean. Particular favorites include the Fish Chowder and the Curried Conch Stew.

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