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Located in Warwick Parish, Warwick Long Bay as its
name suggests, a usually uncrowded long stretch of unspoilt, pink sandy beach.
Its deeply shelving nature can make it challenging to go for a swim though the
surf is quite nice.
Warwick Long Bay--Like Astwood Cove, this is one of the best places for
people who want to escape the family crowds and find solitude. Unlike the
sheltered coves of nearby Chaplin and Horseshoe bays , this popular beach
features a 1km ( 1/2-mile) stretch of sand, the longest on the island. This
expanse is conducive to social interaction, but also offers plenty of space to
stretch out solo -- it all depends on what you prefer. Against a backdrop of
scrubland and low grasses, the beach lies on the southern side of South Shore
Park, in Warwick Parish. Despite the frequent winds, the waves are surprisingly
small thanks to an offshore reef. Jutting above the water less than 60m (200
ft.) from the shore is a jagged coral island that, because of its contoured
shape, appears to be floating above the water's foam. There are restrooms at the
beach's western end, plus lots of parking, but no other facilities. There are no
lifeguards because the undertow is not very strong. Take bus 7.
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