Outside the most obvious routes of European tourism, there are destinations with unusual natural scenarios. This paradise island has British sovereignty and is known by pink sand beaches and hiding over 300 wrecks off the coast. Bermuda, island in the Western Atlantic, attracts divers, curious and travelers in search of mild climate throughout the year, according to the Daily Express newspaper.
Located about 1,000 kilometers from the US coast, shorts is an overseas British territory with just over 60,000 inhabitants. Despite being part of the UK sphere, it is not integrated into the British territory and has its own identity.
A pink beach
Among the biggest attractions is the famous Horseshoe Bay Beach, known worldwide for its pink -shade sand. The color is due to the presence of foraminifers, small marine organisms of reddish tones, which, when mixing with white sand, create this visual effect.
But it’s not the only one: beaches like Elbow Beach, Warwick Long Bay and Church Bay also feature this characteristic tone, making the shorter coastal one of the most distinct coastal landscapes on the planet, according to the same source.
World capital of wrecks
Bermuda is often nicknamed the “Capital of the Atlantic Wrecks”. It is estimated that about 300 vessels have sinking off their coast over the centuries, many of them preserved thanks to the geography of local reefs.
Among the most sought after by divers are the wreckage of Cristóbal Colón, Constellation and Montana, accessible to both professionals and amateurs equipped with mask and breathing tube, as referred to in the above source.
The history and culture that complete the scenario
With roots dating back to 1609, when the first English settlers arrived on the island, Bermuda developed their own culture, where British, African and Caribbean traditions live. This merger feels in gastronomy, music, architecture and even the accent of the local inhabitants.
The city of St. George’s, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and the capital Hamilton, with its colorful buildings, shops and restaurants, are compulsory stops for those who want to know the most urban side of the island, according to the newspaper.
A destination still little affected by mass tourism
Despite receiving more than 700,000 visitors in 2024, according to data from the Bermuda Tourism Authority, this paradise island continues to preserve a calm, clean and well maintained environment. Most tourists arrive by cruise ship, although there are also direct flights from several countries.
Apart from the beaches and wrecks, there is a long time to explore: the National Museum of Bermuda, Old Fortresses, Stunning Caves, Tropical Gardens and Activities such as Kayak, Candle or Paddle.
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