The best tourist attractions in Bermuda

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If the British Isles are not exactly known for their sunny weather, some British overseas territories certainly don’t lack any sunshine. This is the case of Bermuda, one of the last remains of the British colonial empire in the Caribbean, a cluster of 181 islands, the largest of which is called Main Island, or simply Bermuda.

From Spring to Autumn, the lovely tropical beaches of Bermuda draw a considerable number of visitors. However, if you venture deeper into the island(s), you’ll find that there are other attention-worthy attractions that you might want to see, so here are some of the best tourist attractions in Bermuda.

St. George

photo by Joshua Davis

The town of St. George is a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the second largest (and former capital) of Bermuda. St. George is very old, actually it is the oldest continually inhabited English settlement in the world, founded in 1612.

Most of what you can see in the town was built in the 19th century, so the town looks very much like it did in 250 years ago. The colonial streets are a pleasure to explore, and there are enough historical attractions for fill a couple of weeks of holiday.

Crystal Caves

Bermuda has quite a few subterranean attractions but the most intriguing of them all is are the beautiful Crystal Caves. The caves were found in 1884, and since then they have attracted a steady stream of curious visitors. The highlight of the caves are the huge crystal stalactites and stalagmites surrounding a clear blue lake.

Army Forts

photo by Clyde Adams

There are around a hundred army forts scattered around the isles of Bermuda, some in good condition and some not. Several of the forts date back to the early 17th century, and they were in use until 1957.

The larger forts, like Fort Hamilton, Fort Scaur, Fort St. Catherine, or Alexandra Battery have been restored and made available to visitors.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

There are two lighthouses in Bermuda, and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is not only the tallest, but also one of the oldest and only cast iron lighthouses in the world.

Although the lighthouse itself is not overly high, it is perched on the highest hill on the Main Island, and it offers a stunning view of the surrounding scenery. The lighthouse keeper’s home at the base of the tower was converted into a nice restaurant.

Bermuda Railway Trail

The railway on the main island functioned for only 17 years in the 30’s and 40’s, but several sections of the railway were kept intact and are now being used as public walking trails. You can walk the railway trail from the east end of  St. George town and continue through Pembroke parish towards Somerset village.

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