Princess Diana Beach
A pale pink beach on Barbuda's southern shore, renamed in 2011.
Updated 21 October 2026
The beach at Coco Point on Barbuda's southern shore was renamed in 2011 for Diana, Princess of Wales, who holidayed on the island more than once, and it runs for kilometres as a strip of sand tinted pale pink by crushed shell, with the Caribbean on one side and low scrub behind. There is almost nothing on it. Barbuda's beaches are the reason most people come and this is the best known of them.
What's there
- The pink sand - the tint from crushed shell along the beach.
- The length - kilometres of sand with almost nothing built on it.
- The calm water - the Caribbean side of the island.
- The emptiness - a beach where seeing anyone else is unusual.
When to go
December to April is the dry season. Hurricane season runs June to November. Barbuda was badly hit in 2017 and recovery continues.
What to expect
There is no shade, water or facility anywhere on the beach. Barbuda has very limited accommodation, especially since the 2017 hurricane. Getting there means a ferry or a light aircraft.
Nearby
Low Bay is north, and Codrington is across the lagoon.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q114244393, read on 18 October 2026.
What to pack for Princess Diana Beach
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- Reef-safe sunscreen - High SPF that will not bleach the coral you are swimming over. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel - A microfibre towel packs small and dries in minutes. Find on Amazon
- Water shoes - Protect your feet on rocky entries, hot sand and sea-urchin spines. Find on Amazon
- Dry bag - Keeps phone, cash and keys safe while you are in the water. Find on Amazon
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