Bottom Bay, waterbody on the coast of Barbados

Bottom Bay is a wide cove on the southern coast of Barbados, enclosed by tall coral cliffs that rise steeply from the water. The beach stretches gently with golden sand, while coconut palms grow along the shore and the water shimmers in clear blue.

Bottom Bay lies in Saint Philip parish, with Palmetto Bay to the north and Cave Bay, Crane Beach and Sam Lord's Castle to the south. Sam Lord's Castle, the 19th-century mansion of a planter said to have lured ships onto the reefs, stands near that southern stretch of coast.

Bottom Bay lies in Saint Philip parish, with Palmetto Bay to the north and Cave Bay, Crane Beach and Sam Lord's Castle to the south. The name is simply the English word for the low ground at the head of the cove, and the beach is reached by a track and a set of steps down the cliff.

The waves here are strong and the water can be dangerous, so swimming is not recommended. It is better to enjoy the view from the shore, have a picnic, or take a boat trip from nearby to explore the cove and its wildlife from the water.

Bottom Bay sits in Saint Philip parish, with Palmetto Bay to the north and Cave Bay, Crane Beach and Sam Lord's Castle to the south. The castle is named after Sam Lord, the 19th-century planter whose house stood nearby.