Radio beach
This peaceful beach is one of the most visited, but not as many other popular beaches on the island. It is only a few feet from the coral reefs and cliffs, therefore it is able to give an incredible diving experience. It is believed that it owes its name to the radio masts, which literally dotted its outskirts.
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Beach description
It is situated on the island of Bimini, which is the closest to the United States of America of the total number of Bahamian islands. It's only 50 miles from the Miami coast and only a few minutes by seaplane from Fort Lauderdale. Territorially it belongs to the city of Alice Town, from which you can reach it by the King's Highway.
This is an idyllic beach with white sand and a vast area, which sometimes seems even deserted. Nevertheless, there are always tourists here, despite the fact that it's not a “hot spot” of the Bahamas. The water on the shore is calm and there are almost no waves – thanks to the coral reef, which protects the beach from the ocean currents. Depth in the nearshore areas is moderate. If a grown person wants to swim comfortably, he or she will have to go a little deeper. There are no underwater rocks or debris at the bottom – this is an absolutely safe area to swim in.
The highlight of the beach is local fishermen. Seafood is delivered by full nets right to the shore while tourists enjoy Caribbean exotic. It's a home to blue marlin, barracuda, tuna, wahoo, sailfish, garfish. You can also go fishing or buy shellfish that have just been caught and cook them at dinner. Near the beach you can buy ready-made seafood, which you can bring to the beach and have a picnic.
When is the best time to go?
Holidays in the Bahamas are good at any time of the year, but the busy season is in the period from mid-November to May. The Bahamas are disposed quite low in relation to sea level, so the wind blows in the winter months, but it is gentle and soberly pleasant. The air temperature is between 27-29 degrees from the end of autumn to the beginning of summer. Traveling with children, it is better to come in the autumn months, while the spring is more appropriate to go for new emotions, and peacefully enjoy the sunshine – in winter.
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Infrastructure
Territory of the beach and adjacent territories are well equipped. On the sand (you do not need to change clothes, go to hotels or restaurants) are toilets and shower. Close to water comfortable sun loungers and parasols are lined up, although this beach is quite green. If you wish you can find natural shadow under palm trees and canopy of other vegetation.
Just behind the beach are located fashionable resorts, one of which is Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina. If during the season there will be no free rooms, then you will have several options to choose from, because close to it other hotels have been built. Restaurants and grill bars are on the beach itself, and also outside in walking distance. Here you can taste popular Caribbean dishes, also to choose something more familiar in the form of french fries, burgers and other fast food.
If your soul wishes sand and the sea except the sun, then go to Resorts World Bimini Casino – it is an excellent casino with the highest level of service. You can always see moored yachts and boats close to the shore, so if you wish to have an excursion program - you can go around the island, admiring the local beauties.
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- There are many beaches in North Bimini, so if Radio Beach is not suitable for you, you can still find a great place. For example, a mile and a half to the south lies Shell Beach.
- This beach attracts divers from all the world. And the coral reef along with the sunken ships is not the only reason for this popularity. And diving enthusiasts are attracted by the Bimini Road - a laid out pavement at the bottom of the ocean, a riddle that neither historians nor archaeologists can solve. It is a geometrically correct road, lined with large flat and smooth rectangular stones. To see it, you will to dive to a depth of 3 to 9 meters (in different areas in different ways). Its length is 800 m and its width is 50 m.
- In summer, there is frequent rain and heat on the islands, and in winter it is quite windy, but it is still warm.
- If you are afraid to dive, try snorkeling. You can buy a mask and pipe at any of the shops in Alice Town or rent it right on the beach. Even with shallow diving, if you are lucky, you will be able to see exotic fish and corals.