Tourism in Bermuda is a matter of suspicion. Because the Bermuda Triangle is there. But don't be fooled! These islands that enter the Caribbean islands are the haven for tourists in the world. What are the best tourist places in Bermuda?
About Bermuda
Bermuda is one of the overseas territories that were previously under the rule of the British Empire, this province is ideally located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, just a short plane ride from the major northeastern cities in the United States.
These islands were named after the Spanish sailor Juan de Bermudez, who was considered the first person to reach Bermuda in 1503.
Bermuda Islands has a lot of attractions, from stunning caves and gorgeous pink sandy beaches to attractive cities and historical museums dedicated to its history of marine navigation.
Best months of tourism in Bermuda
The best time to visit Bermuda is either March or April when the weather is mild and pleasant. Where the warm weather helps to enjoy the vacation because most of the tourist activities there are based on marine and beach adventures.
The best places to visit in Bermuda
Bermuda is characterized by many attractions, recreational and cultural, and these places include the following:
Horseshoe Bay Beach (Horseshoe)
Arguably one of Europe's most beautiful islands is located in Southampton in Bermuda on South Shore. This red sandy beach attracts large numbers of tourists every year. Changing rooms and equipment rental are available along the coast. Children will definitely love building sand castles, surfing and playing volleyball there. This beach is also characterized by calm shallow waters. So it is more suitable for families.
Hamilton
Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda, and the capital has a cosmopolitan and lively atmosphere. It is dotted with historic buildings and picturesque streets lined with colorful houses overlooking the harbor. It is also the cultural and commercial heart of the island, there are many restaurants that offer excellent food, shops for those who love shopping, and many museums and galleries for lovers of culture and art.
Waterfront Street is the busiest area in the city, and it is often frequented by visitors from smaller cruise ships, ferries and tourist boats that move between the islands, and during the summer this street turns into a weekly festival called Harbor Nights, featuring dancers, musicians, and food spread across the street. Tourists find in this festival a lot of family fun.
Hamilton also features buildings dating back to the nineteenth century, such as the Anglican Cathedral in the Holy Trinity, Saint Andrew's Church, Paul's Church, and the Bermuda Capital Building where the Bermuda Parliament was held in its first session in 1620, and is the oldest parliament in the Western Hemisphere.
St. George settlement
On the eastern tip of the island is the oldest English settlement in the New World. St. George is the site of the first settlers who came here since 1612. This settlement features many historical museums. Therefore, it is the most important place of tourism in Bermuda.
The most important characteristic of St. George is the beach of Tobacco Bay, and Tobago Beach was named after the wild tobacco that was found upon the arrival of the first settlers. This place provides the perfect experience. Since its beaches are famous for their limestone rock formations and their clear, shallow waters, they are ideal for snorkeling and swimming. At these beaches, you can rent snorkel gear, paddleboards, and baby buoys at the kiosks on the beach.
Royal Naval Dockyard Shopping Center
The Royal Naval Dockyard Center is the main port for cruise ships and is also one of the most popular malls in Bermuda. There you can shop, eat and take a tour of the Hat Crafts and Entertainment Studio.
Bermuda National Museum the front of tourism in Bermuda
The National Museum of Bermuda houses an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that delve into Bermuda's maritime history. Built as a fortress to protect the entire naval base, this museum includes seven forts and ramparts. Visitors can learn about shipwrecks and battles there.
Lighthouse Hill Geb
The Geb Hill Lighthouse is one of the most important tourist places in Bermuda, and to get perfect views of Bermuda, you have to climb 185 steps to reach the top of the Geb Hill Lighthouse, which is 117 feet high. Built in 1846, this lighthouse is one of only two cast-iron lighthouses in the world, and it is the oldest of them. The lighthouse overlooks South Beach, offering views of the beaches, Hamilton and the Royal Naval Shipyard, and in the spring you can watch migrating whales through it.
Crystal caves
The crystal caves are one of the most important places of tourism in Bermuda. You can reach these caves by walking on floating buoys overlooking the clear blue waters of the underground swimming pools, all of which are lit with the latest lighting systems to highlight their natural beauty. In these caves you will enjoy the amazing rock formations of the depths of the lake and the limestone falling from the ceiling like frozen waterfalls as you make your way through the caves.
Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum, and Zoo
This aquarium has a capacity of 140 thousand gallons, and consists of several large tanks containing 200 species of fish and coral reefs found in the waters surrounding the island. There are also exhibits for turtles and seals. The Natural History Museum contains exhibits on the environment and geology in Bermuda as well as displays on wildlife, and it features many interactive activities for children. As for the zoo, it houses 300 species of reptiles, birds and mammals from islands around the world in places that mimic their natural environment.
Scuba diving in shipwrecks is the most important tourist destination in Bermuda
Over the centuries many ships encountered many of the rapids in the Bermuda Triangle. It was these cliffs that ultimately led to the shipwreck, which is what these islands got their reputation for. This has led to the Bermuda Triangle being called the Devil's Triangle. But even though these reefs have been dangerous to sailors for centuries. However, it now offers some of the best diving spots in the Atlantic. Divers can explore sunken ships dating from the 17th century to the late 1990s.
Some are located less than 30 feet from the water. This makes it affordable for divers. The largest shipwreck is found in this area, a 499-foot luxury Spanish ship that sank in 1936. This wreck is the most famous diving area in Bermuda, giving divers hours of underwater exploration due to the ship's sheer size and the large number of marine life.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI)
If you've ever wondered if there is any truth in the Bermuda Triangle, you can find out at the Bermuda Institute for Underwater Exploration (BUEI). Located in Hamilton, the museum houses interactive artifacts and exhibits to understand our oceans, especially the area around the Bermuda Triangle.
Bermuda is one of the most mysterious places in the world. These islands also enjoy stunning nature, suitable for a tourist holiday that you will never forget.
