Foul Bay

Get over the name, pack a beach bag, and prepare to be amazed -- many travelers say Foul Bay is one of the most panoramic beaches in Barbados. This largely undisturbed shore is popular with Bajans but receives little traffic from tourists. As such, you shouldn't expect many of the usual creature comforts of vacation -- changing rooms, beach bars and shops are nonexistent -- but there's plenty of undisturbed blanched sand for relaxing.

A Virtual Tourist opines, "This beach on the south-east coast of Barbados is one of the most beautiful I have seen in my life, and was almost deserted. It's a little tricky to find (we went as part of an island tour), but I promise you, it's worth the effort." Meanwhile, a TripAdvisor user states, "It doesn't have any hotels on it, and it was a great romantic beach. … The surf was a little bit heavy, and to go in the water here you'd better be an OK swimmer (it's not as calm as the western side of the island)."