Travelers flock to Central America for its beaches, and Honduras, spanning the isthmus from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, has some of the best, spread along over 800km (500miles) of coastline.
The beaches on Roatán are one of the country’s biggest draws, and the island is a world-renowned scuba diving destination and major port-of-call for cruise ships. But if you’ve got time to beach-hop across the entire country, from the Bay Islands to the mainland, you may have the whole shore to yourself, free from shiploads of cruise ship passengers.
From the Caribbean Coast to the islands, here’s our pick of the best beaches in Honduras.
Half Moon Bay Beach, Western Roatán
Best beach for nightlife
While they might have similar names, don’t confuse famous West Bay with West End, the beachy area on the north coast of Roatán. These two beach hubs are connected by taxis, water taxis or a 40-minute walk along the coast. Heading north from the resorts of West Bay, West End is the first hub of tourism you’ll reach, with an appealing little beach of its own, Half Moon Bay Beach, which runs for just 400m (1312ft).
You’ll notice a blue flag waving in the wind amongst the palm trees with the words “Bandera Azul Ecológica” on it. This means this beach is Blue Flag certified and has met the standards determined by this global non-profit organization in areas of safety, accessibility, education and above all, environmental protection. The beach’s water quality is tested regularly to maintain its Blue Flag status, and despite its proximity to the island’s busiest nightlife, the water here remains pristine.
Close by, West End’s Main Street is a lively hub of restaurants and bars catering to locals, backpackers and expats, including notable staples such as Sundowners, known for live music, Happy Harry’s Hideaway on the end of a pier, and Booty Bar, whose name is sometimes spelled “Barrrr” to go with its pirate theme. It’s the crowd who frequent these places, joined by local families, that set the scene along Half Moon Bay.
West Bay Beach, Western Roatán
Best beach when time is limited
If your time is limited and you are on a mission to find an easy, clean beach to relax on with a book…
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