Beaches · Our pick in Barbados
Accra (Rockley) Beach
The south coast’s busy favourite
About Accra (Rockley) Beach
Accra Beach, also called Rockley Beach, is one of the busiest beaches on the south coast. The outer waters are dotted with rugged limestone reefs, and at low tide snorkellers can wade out to them, according to Visit Barbados. Restaurants, beach bars and hotels line the sand.
Why it's on our list
- Lively
- Reefs offshore
- Hotels and bars
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Accra (Rockley) Beach before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Accra (Rockley) Beach, as the crow flies.
- The Rockley200 m3 min walk
- Accra Beach Hotel & Spa250 m3 min walk
- Sugar Bay Barbados1.2 km15 min walk
- Savannah Beach Hotel1.2 km15 min walk
- Coconut Court Beach Hotel1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Accra (Rockley) Beach are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- St. Lawrence Gap1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Carlisle Bay3.4 kmWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Bridgetown (Parliament)3.9 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Oistins4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Grantley Adams airport11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Sandy Lane12 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- Harrison’s Cave13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
- Holetown (Limegrove)14 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Bathsheba17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Speightstown20 kmCar or taxi 44 min