Belize is unlike many other Caribbean destinations, where it’s easy to isolate the best beaches of a particular island. The mainland coast of Belize is a tangle of mangroves, which is about as far as a person can get from ideal beach conditions. Not to worry, Belize has literally hundreds of cayes (pronounced keys, as in Key West). These offshore cayes, or islands, are where beaches of all sizes can be found, although almost all have to be accessed by boat. While the country has a handful of mainland beaches, these cayes are where beach lovers should be concentrating their search for the ultimate Belizean beach holiday.
Placencia
The country’s best mainland beaches can be found along the 18-mile Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize. Often referred to as the “caye you can drive to” the eastern Caribbean side of Placencia has a wealth of golden sand beaches, while the western side of the peninsula has a protected lagoon-like bay.
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