Placencia Village Beach
Placencia Beach
A white-sand beach on the east side of Placencia village, lined with coconut palms, with calm, shallow water. Ideal for swimming, sunbathing and kayaking.
The village's east coast is a long stretch of white sand, with hammocks under the coconut palms and beach bars along the shore. The sea is calm because the barrier reef blocks the waves, making it great for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. The beach is public and free to access, and many hotels offer loungers and kayak rentals. Some sections have eroded in recent years. The best sand is in the middle of the village, around the beach bars. Watch out for sandflies, and apply insect repellent in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Placencia Sidewalk
- Seine Bight Village
- Placencia Lagoon
- Maya Beach
- Laughing Bird Caye National Park
- Monkey River
- Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ranguana Caye