Beach· Mayaguana· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands

Mayaguana north-shore beaches (Pirate's Well)

22° 26.1′ N · 73° 6.0′ W · approximate

Miles of deserted white-sand beach along Mayaguana's north coast around Pirate's Well, with good road access and snorkelling just off the shore.

Practical

Approximate coordinate on the shore beside the Baycaner Beach Resort at Pirate's Well. Wikivoyage: the North Beaches are deserted white sand with good road access. Ministry of Tourism: Mayaguana's beaches suit picnicking, sunbathing, shelling and strolling, with coral, sand dollars and starfish just offshore. From a boat, land from the Pirate's Well anchorage in settled weather, or hire a car in Abraham's Bay and drive over. North shore is exposed to northerly swell and cold-front winds.

Best for

A beach day by car from Abraham's Bay or by dinghy from Pirate's Well

Season

Best in E–SE trades; avoid in N swell