The North Atlantic Island of Bermuda has no fresh water springs, rivers or lakes. The colorful pastel limestone houses are equipped with white roofs in order to harvest rain. They also have small steps on them, which slows down the heavy rainfall, which helps the gutters collect the water and store it in tanks below the house. As there are no permanent steams and the lakes are brackish, the system was forced on the early settlers. It later became enforced in house-building regulations, for each square foot of roof space; all houses must have eight gallons of tank space.This design has many benefits. Being made of limestone means it is heavier and not easily shifted by hurricane as well as having anti-bacterial properties.
Bermuda's endemic species include birds, insects, butterflies and snails.
A vibrant St. David's Lighthouse is featured on the 2020/21 Bermuda Telephone Directory. We talk with Peter Matcham, the Bermudian illustrator, photographer and artist to discover his inspiration.
Everything you need to know about staying safe in the waters around Bermuda.
The Newport-Bermuda Race is sailed almost entirely out of sight of land
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The Bermuda Turtle Project is the longest running green sea turtle conservation programme in the world.
The first step to enjoy our stunning little island is to get here! Find the right arrival option for you, learn what you need to know before departure and what to do once you have arrived.
Take a scenic stroll on the Bermuda Railway Trail
The biggest charity fundraiser in Bermuda