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Beach· Barbuda· Leeward Islands

Coral Group Bay Beach

17° 35.2′ N · 61° 48.8′ W · approximate

A calm, shallow, family-friendly beach along the south coast between River and Coco Point, with rock pools full of tiny fish and crabs. Uncle Roddy's and Barbuda Cottages sit on the beach.

Practical

Coordinate approx: a point on the shoreline of Coral Group Bay east of River (OpenStreetMap coastline); Wikipedia's bay position is N17 34.69 W061 48.87. The water is shallow and calm, good for children and non-swimmers. Stingrays and sea turtles are often seen. Anchor at Uncle Roddy's Beach Bar Anchorage and land at the bar. Taylor House ruins overlook the rocky part of the bay.

Best for

Calm shallow swimming beside Roddy's