Belize - beaches

Preferences, how to spend a holiday at all different, someone likes to conquer mountain peaks, and someone - to visit museums and exhibitions on art. But few will refuse to lie on warm sand, peering into the azure waters of the ocean. This is what awaits the tourists who decided to visit Belize - a small state in South America.

Beaches of Belize

Many tourists aspire to this remote state to luxuriate on snow-white sand, swim in crystal clear water. It is with such conditions that travelers are met by the beaches of Belize. Almost all of them are on a peninsula surrounded by coral reefs, so there are no insidious undercurrents.

Beaches of Belize are a paradise not only for those who like to luxuriate in the sun, but also for those who are fond of diving. It is here that the famous Great Blue Hole is located - a funnel with a diameter of 305 meters. In addition, the resorts of Belize are suitable for families, because even children can safely bathe in the coastal waters.

The top beaches of Belize

Tourists have long compiled a list of the most comfortable beaches in Belize. The most popular of them are:

1. One of the best beaches boasts the island of Lighthouse Reef , next to which is the Great Blue Hole . You can get here from Belize by buying a tour to an island in any major agency, and it can be either day or night. The pier can be found in the hotels of the island, and the most favorable time of visit is the period from mid-January to June. Tourists are encouraged not only to dive into the hole, but swim with sharks, which in these waters are present in large quantities.
2. Another beach is on the small island of Half Moon Coie near the atolls of Lighthouse Reef, which is ranked second in the ranking of the best local beaches. It is attractive because, due to its distance, it is not crowded with people. After a long swim, you can devote time to watching the life of birds and turtles. If you want to spend more than one day on the island, it is worth to book a room at the nearest Long Caye Island hotel. To get the best from atolls Lighthouse Reef, a convenient visiting season is from January to June.
3. Beaches of the small island of Goffs Kay , which is located very close to the state capital, are also attractive for tourists. This place was chosen by experienced divers and snorkelers. If you do not want to swim, you can study the flora and fauna. This water is the habitat of the sea cow - manatee, which can not be seen elsewhere on the planet.
4. Plasenia beach is located in the south of the peninsula and attracts tourists with banana, mango palms, and in the water live coral reefs, fancy fish and marine plants. Divers get a rare whale shark, which is protected by the state. The entire beach area is divided into three main sections: Maya Beach, Seine Bight, Placenia Village. You can combine beach vacation with the study of the ruins of the Indians, which are not far from the place. You can book a room in an expensive or inexpensive hotel, it all depends on the wishes and possibilities of the tourist. Get to the beach as follows: to fly to the international airport Belize, from it go by bus from the city with the same name through the city of Dangriga . The journey takes 5 hours. A shorter route is a minibus from Belize City to Plasenia.
5. Kay-Kolker Beach is located on the island of the same name, just one and a half kilometers from the Belize Barrier Reef . This place is a real idyll for divers who explore underwater caves and corals. There is no beauty in any corner of the Caribbean Sea like here. To dive sites, divers are delivered by boat, but on it you can and simply ride, admiring the numerous islets and mangroves. Windsurfing also enjoys a rest on Kay Kolker , because the area is characterized by clear waters and strong winds. Together, both factors create ideal conditions for practicing this sport. Do not exclude from the list of entertainment and canoeing. Classes will be found by other tourists, for example, participating in educational tours around the coast.
6. The beach of San Pedro is a real little corner of paradise on earth. Tourists expect excellent weather, gentle sea all year round. Despite the abundance of travelers, the place retains its primordial character. Of the entertainment here in the first place is diving, because the underwater world teems with amazing inhabitants. The place is attractive for tourists and inexpensive hotels that are on the island in large numbers. Get to the place first by plane to Belize airport , and then to San Pedro or on the water by boats from Corozal , Chetumal.
7. Some beaches of Belize are not suitable for bathing, as the bottom is paved with stones. These have on the island of Laughing Bird Caye , but the eponymous beach is notable for tolerable conditions. The only problem is that there are no hotels on the island, so tourists have to buy day tours from Palencia. The time, suitable for visits - from February to May.
8. On the island of Ki Corker is one of the popular beaches of Belize - Split . In addition to favorable climatic conditions, tourists are pleased with the Lazy Liard Bar. The area of ​​the island is small, so tourists and locals reach every corner on foot, even to hotels built in the southern part of the island. They get here, both on a boat from Belize City , and from the island of Ambergris . This island also boasts beautiful beaches, on which they prefer to sunbathe rather than swim, because there are plenty of seaweed in the water, which make swimming a bit difficult. Similar can not be said about X'Tan Ha beach, which is a fairly expensive hotel area, but considering the level of service and the services provided, rest is worth the money spent. You can get to the island by boat, both from the village of San Pedro, and from the nearby islands and towns: Ki Corker, Chetumal.
9. To good beaches in Belize are both Turneffe Island Resort and Turneffe Flats , which are distinguished by the presence of a large number of algae. In addition, Turneffe Island Resort - a private area, characterized by high prices, which is not so easy to get on. You should know in advance about the transportation options, as well as about the prices. Sometimes you have to use the services of a helicopter. You can visit the island at any time, except for the rainy season, usually the period lasts from July to December. Turneffe Flats stands out for more adequate prices, but there are problems with booking in international systems. It is also reached by helicopter or boat. In comparison with the rest of the beaches of the island, the complex owns the best part of the coast, but sometimes there are places with stones that interfere with free swimming.