A spokesman for the KBB admitted it is a valid concern - that offshore drainage pipes not far away send a lot of debris and waste. The public and private beaches are shown further on. Bermuda beaches are not as pink as Scotland's but they have turquoise waters. Beaches are often favored for weddings. Often, religious ministers in Bermuda shorts and knee length socks will preside.
Most beaches are on the South Shore, but a few are on the North Shore.
Water temperature can get as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit in August but can dip to below 66 degrees in winter - when most Bermudians find air and water temperatures too cold for swimming. The public beaches are open from sunrise to sunset but without the off beach and water sports facilities of private beaches and are almost deserted in the off season when most locals do not swim. Some are in pristine surroundings, with high, sheer limestone cliffs on either side or to the rear, and natural park areas adjacent. There is no visible evidence of the volcanic rock under Bermuda limestone. Also, do not ride along with your hand bag or shopping loose enough in your machine's basket to get snatched while you are in transit.