![]() It might be hard to believe, but the pastel yellow and pink houses that line Front Street are actually busy workplaces. Planning tip: For more encounters with Bermudian wildlife, contact the Bermuda Zoological Society to arrange a trip to Nonsuch Island, set aside as a reserve for Bermuda's national bird, the cahow. Bermudians consider this bird a harbinger of spring. One bird you’re sure to see soaring above the azure waters is the longtail (aka the white-tailed tropicbird) with distinctive black markings on its white feathers and long, sinuous tail feathers. Include time for a casual walk in the reserve, and end the day spotting turtles and seabirds at Cooper’s Island Beach. Be sure to bring food and drinks for a subtropical picnic. ![]() Today, visitors can enjoy the peaceful beaches at Clearwater and Turtle Bay. ![]() Venture to the southeastern tip of the island, and you’ll discover the spot where island residents escape at weekends for barbecues and picnics. Formerly a restricted area occupied by the US military, and later a NASA space tracking station until 1995, the 12-acre Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve is filled with forested walking trails and shallow bays. ![]() Planning tip: The northern end of Horseshoe Bay can get very crowded with cruise-ship passengers and their sun loungers, so if you're looking for a bit more solitude, head to the south end to find a quiet spot. If you're here for the sand, the South Shore serves up a scenic strip of rosy-hued, powdery beaches. Head to Horseshoe Bay for white sand and calm blue waters, Warwick Long Bay for intimate coves and the pinkest sand you’ll ever see, Church Bay for snorkeling, and Elbow Beach for an unforgettable sunset. Bermuda's South Shoreīermuda is only 21 miles long and measures just one mile at its widest point, so the ocean is never far away. South Shore's Horseshoe Bay is an idyllic beach with pink sand and clear waters © Photo by Scott Dunn / Getty Images 1.
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