10 Hidden Spots in Bermuda That Tourists Never Find
Bermuda isn’t just about beach towels and resort pools. There are places tucked out of sight where wild trails and forgotten ruins still tell their stories. This list reveals ten of Bermuda’s best-kept secrets, places you won’t stumble upon without a whisper or a wrong turn.
If you’re craving solitude, mystery, or the kind of story that begins with “you had to be there,” read on.
Fort Victoria’s Overlook
Fort Victoria is already off most maps, but the real surprise is beyond the visible ruins. A side trail leads to an old stone ledge that overlooks the open ocean, entirely out of view from the main entrance. It’s not gated, not labeled, and easy to miss. But if you find it, you get silence, salt wind, and a view that stretches for miles.
Little Head Beach
Not far from Clearwater Beach, a footpath branches off through sea grape trees and leads to Little Head Beach. The sand stretches narrow and pale, rarely touched. It’s not visible on any tourist map nor marked on Google, but locals have known it for generations. When the tide is low, you can wade across a shallow channel to a second, smaller beach even more private.
Blue Hole Park’s Back Path
Most visitors swim in the main lagoon and leave, but a narrow dirt path at the edge of Blue Hole Park leads deeper into the untouched forest. Follow it quietly, and you’ll reach a limestone outcrop overlooking the water. Mangroves wrap the shoreline, birds circle above, and the only sound is the distant splash of fish. It feels like a secret the island keeps to itself.
Unnamed Sea Glass Cove
This spot has no official name, directions, or crowds to speak of. Hidden behind a stretch of the old Railway Trail, the beach is littered with sea glass smoothed down over decades. Locals have collected here for years, but it’s rare to find more than a few footprints in the sand. The best pieces are half-buried in rock pools after high tide.
Cooper’s Island Tower
Most people turn back before reaching the far end of Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve, missing the tower that rises above the trees. Climb it, and you’ll get one of the clearest views on the island. During spring, you might even spot migrating whales breaking the water. The view wraps around the coast and gives you a quiet place to take it all in.
Hungry Bay’s Mangrove Forest
Hungry Bay feels like another world. Once inside, the thick mangrove roots twist around you, the air turns still, and the sun filters in like stained glass. There’s no noise from traffic, no hint of modern life, just the creak of branches and the slow movements of creatures that have lived here for centuries.
Abandoned Powder Magazine at Ferry Reach
A stone building that once stored explosives inside Ferry Reach Park is hidden behind a bend in the trees. Its thick walls are moss-covered now, and the doorway leads into a cool, dark chamber. There are no signs, no plaques, just a sense that something important happened here long ago. It’s the kind of place that invites you to sit and imagine.
Tom Moore’s Hidden Waterfall
Most visitors stick to the main swimming spots in Tom Moore’s Jungle, but if you follow the sound of water, you’ll find a small waterfall buried in the trees. It’s not tall, but it runs clear and fast after rain. The pool at its base is shallow and perfect for cooling off. You’ll need to cross a few slick rocks to get there, but it’s worth it.
West Whale Bay Battery
Most come to Whale Bay for the beach or the chance to spot humpbacks in spring, but a short climb up the hill reveals a hidden artillery site built into the cliffs. The West Whale Bay Battery has old tunnels, rusted gun mounts, and lookout points where you can see for miles. It’s part ruin, part secret hideout, and often empty even on sunny weekends. Come here at sunset for one of the best views on the island.
Walsingham Quarry Pool
Walsingham is known for caves, but a limestone quarry filled with fresh water is tucked away near its northern edge. Locals call it a swimming hole, though it takes some bushwhacking to reach. The water is clear enough to see your toes, and the cliffs that ring it give off faint echoes. It’s a peaceful place, almost entirely unknown to visitors.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.