Barbados Tourism & Visitor Guide
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Welcome to Barbados!
Cricket, caves, rum and rhythm. What Barbados lacks in size—the Caribbean island measures a mere 430 sq km (166 sq mi)—it makes up for in character. The island country is one of the Caribbean's most developed and visited tourist destinations and offers a winning combination of sunshine, sand, relaxation and recreation. The coral island annually receives over 3,000 hours of sunshine and is home to turquoise waters, beautiful beaches, Caribbean nightlife and a string of notable sites and attractions. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts can explore the island's stunning coral reefs, avid golfers can play a round or two on championship links and naturists can explore Harrison's Cave—one of the most well-known cave formations in the Western Hemisphere. Those looking for Caribbean nightlife can head to St. Lawrence Gap on the south coast or 1st and 2nd streets in Holetown on the west coast. The former—known locally as 'the Gap'—is well-known stretch of road that backs onto Dover Beach and is the island hub of 24-hour activity with open-air clubs, restaurants, hotels, apartment and souvenir shops. For further entertainment, visitors can catch a cricket match at Kensington Oval, a festival in the island's capital of Bridgetown (whose historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) or hop on a tour at the Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre, which is part brewery and part museum of what is reputedly the world's oldest rum maker.Tourist Attractions
St. Nicholas Abbey
One of the oldest homes on the island, this impressive home is one of three surviving original Jacobean houses in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados
One of the oldest homes on the island, this impressive home is one of three surviving original Jacobean houses in the Western Hemisphere.
Location: Cherry Tree Hill, Barbados
Hotels & Motels
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Associated with the Royal Westmoreland Golf and Country Club, and offering waterskiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, catamarans, a fitness center, tennis, and afternoon tea.
Location: Porters, Barbados
Associated with the Royal Westmoreland Golf and Country Club, and offering waterskiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, catamarans, a fitness center, tennis, and afternoon tea.
Location: Porters, Barbados
Tour Operators
Mount Gay Rum Visitors Centre
Part museum and part brewery, with a colourful tour that brings to life the history of the world's oldest rum.
Location: Brandons, Barbados
Part museum and part brewery, with a colourful tour that brings to life the history of the world's oldest rum.
Location: Brandons, Barbados
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Barbados? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Holetown Festival Barbados
Feb 12 to Feb 19 » Holetown
