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Cockleshell Beach

Basseterre, St. Kitts
Ranked #7 of 16 attractions in Basseterre
4.0 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: The trip to Cockleshell Beach is well worth the drive. The beach is in a beautiful setting lined with palm trees along a fine sandy beach with... more »
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Richland, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Wow what a gorgeous beach, we were able to walk out into the aqua blue Caribbean Sea for at least 50 yards. This place is located right next to the Spice Mill which looked very nice even though we did not visit here. More

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Bedford, New Hampshire
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Nice beach, not very long if you are a beach walker. We were told by the locals that it gets very busy when the cruise ships are in and buses of tourists arrive. Try to get there befor 11 and after 4 pm. We were there in May after the busy tourist season and, with no ship in town, we... More

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Redwood City, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Loved the Reggae Bar..best burger on the island according to my friend! Protected cove with raft to swim to, beach bar service, and Wilbert the pig...not to be missed More

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Coralville, Iowa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Water is calm and nice sand. This was the best beach we found on the island. Enjoyed two days at Reggae Beach Bar. More

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Luxembourg
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Oh yes, Cockleshell Beach, a.k.a. Reggae Beach, does not only have a lot of sun and fun in and around the water, but also one of the best beach bars in the world, and some ladies giving massages with pure Aloe Vera, squeezed directly out of the plants. Refreshing, relaxing, and sooooo good. More

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Cleveland, OH
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

we stayed at the Marriott and took a cab here - $24 for 4 of us. Then for 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas it was $30. Add $24 for a cab ride back and that's $78 already. In spite of that the beach was nice, the service at the Reggae Bar was great. Ate there at the end of the... More

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Calgary, Alberta
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Cockelshell Beach is located on the Caribbean side of the island. It is highly recommended by the locals and hotel staff. It is a small beach, calm, clean warm water but not large or exceptional compared to other islands. Cockleshell has three three restaurant, bar areas. Lion Rock Beach Bar, although small and quaint, has by far the best food... More

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St. Kitts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

this beach is so flipping awesome right take it from me it wil blow your mind there is water sports you can enjoy such as jetskiing and other stuff as i said it awesomeee!!! More

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Dallas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

overcrowded with cruise tourists, cheap, bad tasting drinks More

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Olathe, Kansas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Not crowded, food a little pricey, good service, saw a pig and some monkeys too More

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