Watamu Beach & Turtle Bay
Watamu Beach / Turtle Bay
A bay of fine white sand and coral islets. At low tide, large sandbars emerge, making it one of Kenya's most beautiful beaches.
Watamu Beach is made up of several bays. The main beach lies north of Watamu village, and Turtle Bay lies to the south. Between the fine white sand and the emerald water are mushroom-shaped coral rock islets. At low tide you can wade out to the sandbars and islands and explore the rock pools. It is often ranked among Kenya's most beautiful beaches. The coast has resort hotels, beach bars, and water sports centres offering kitesurfing and deep-sea fishing. Beach vendors are common, so feel free to politely decline. At high tide the beach narrows considerably.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Local Ocean Conservation (Watamu Turtle Watch)
- Watamu Marine National Park
- Bio-Ken Snake Farm
- Mida Creek
- Gede Ruins
- Malindi Marine National Park
- Vasco da Gama Pillar
- Malindi Old Town & Portuguese Chapel