Photo by Dawid Glawdzin. Credit: Heywoods and Port Saint Charles area — Dawid Glawdzin, CC BY 3.0. Source. License: CC-BY-3.0. Changes: Cropped into BIM ONE card and detail aspect ratios.
Setting
Barbados coast
Good for
Families
Popular feature
Public beach access
Overview
Heywoods Beach is a quieter west-coast beach north of Speightstown, suitable for sea bathing, relaxing and watching boats along the nearby coastline.
Sea conditions change. Follow lifeguard, flag and local guidance before swimming or snorkeling.
Amenities
Public beach access Swimming when conditions allow Boat watching Quiet shoreline Sunset views Lifeguard service listed Family friendly
Good to know
Before you go+
Confirm that a lifeguard is physically on duty before relying on coverage.
No full beach facility is confirmed, so bring any essentials needed.
Respect turtle-nesting areas and never touch turtles, nests or hatchlings.
Listing updated 28 August 2026.