Princess Diana Beach
beach in Barbuda
Princess Diana Beach, also known as Access Beach and Coco Point Beach, is a beach in the south of the island of Barbuda in Antigua and Barbuda. It is a 3 km long white sand beach that is periodically colored pink due to the presence of foraminifera. In 2011, the beach was renamed after Princess Diana, who had visited the beach many times.
Overview
Princess Diana Beach is located on Coco Point, a 1.5 km peninsula that separates two beaches. Eastern Gravenor Beach has wild water due to the wind and ocean current. The western Princess Diana Beach has calm water. It is one of the most popular beaches on the island, but has no facilities.
Coco Point Lodge and Paradise Found
In 1960, William Cody Kelly opened the tourist resort Coco Point Lodge. The resort was small and exclusive. There was room for 68 guests on a site of 66 hectares.
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