- Address: Roatan, Honduras
If you are traveling in Honduras , decide to swim in the sea and sunbathe, then for a rest you should go to one of the popular places - the island of Roatan . Here the best beach is the West Bay, or West Bay (West Bay Beach).
General information about the beach
He takes the second position in the list of the best beaches of the country and is the winner of 2016 in the nomination "Traveler's Choice". This is a popular place for both tourists and local residents, so it is always crowded. Especially a large number of vacationers going to the beach during the arrival of a cruise liner, where you can go on a boat trip.
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What to do on the beach?
Here, fine and snow-white sand, and the water is perfectly clean, clear and warm, without algae. Waves on the coast almost never happens, and not far (about 200-300 m) from the coastline are coral reefs.
As for entertainment, the West Bay offers its guests the following:
- Snorkeling and scuba diving. In the waters of the West Bay you can see a fairly rich marine world: various turtles and all kinds of fish, for example, a parrot fish, which is simply huge.
- Water walks. On the beach you can rent (the price is only $ 3) a water taxi, and set off to survey the surrounding scenic views of nature.
- Visit the massage room , where experienced professionals work.
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Conditions for holidaymakers
The infrastructure of the beach and its environs is as follows:
- On the beach there are several cafes and restaurants , where you can drink refreshing drinks or a snack, especially popular among tourists enjoy seafood.
- The first line from the sea is occupied by luxury hotels with luxury rooms. Behind these institutions are budget hotels. If you want to relax in this part of the island and at the same time wish to save money, book rooms as early as possible.
- Along the entire coastline of the West Bay is a huge number of different shops . Here you can buy and beach accessories, and souvenirs , and food.
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Features of relaxation on the beach
The entrance to West Bay is paid, the ticket price is 10 dollars. The price includes beach infrastructure: toilet, shower, internet, pool and sun loungers, which are located both in the sun and under a canopy.
If you sail to West Bay Beach from another beach, then of course you will not get money from the entrance, but only on the condition that you do not use the sun loungers.
How can I reach the beach?
On the island of Roatan you can fly by plane or go from the mainland on a ship. Arriving at the airport or seaport, the West Bay beach can be reached by car or with excursions, which are organized here in huge quantities. By the way, the cost of such a trip includes not only a transfer, but also a fee for entering the beach.
At West Bay, you can safely go with children for whom there are simply ideal conditions. And most importantly, when going here, do not forget to bring a sunscreen, a hat, glasses and drinking water.