Things to see in Barbados

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Barbados has a lot to offer visitors in the way of beach life and sightseeing, making this a superb holiday destination for anyone. When not lazing on the beach, a visit to Harrison's Cave could prove rewarding and the Jacobean Mansions are also worth seeing. The little fishing village of Bathsheba is favoured by surfers and photographers alike, while Graeme Hall Swamp has even more to offer in the way of unusual sights. Tropical Barbados boasts sunny and fair weather, and the friendly locals also make this an irresistible option for that perfect coastal vacation.

West Coast Beaches

Barbados' beaches are known around the world as vacation hotspots, and the west coast is known as the 'Platinum Coast'. Running north from the capital Bridgetown, are numerous luxury beach resorts resting along the shore of the clear warm Caribbean waters that lap gently... see full details

Graeme Hall Swamp

Not far from Bridgetown, in the parish of Christ Church, is the largest expanse of inland water on Barbados. The expansive Graeme Hall Swamp, with red and white mangrove trees, is a natural habitat for more than 40 species of birds. Government plans... see full details

Gardens

Barbados offers the tranquillity of several beautifully landscaped tropical gardens. Just outside Bridgetown, in the parish of St Michael, is the Lazaretto Garden with its magnificent waterfall cascading over a rock face. A little further inland are the Ayshford Ratite Gardens, with their breathtaking... see full details

Wildlife

The waters around Barbados are a treasure trove of marine life. In the far north of the island is the Animal Flower Cave (in the parish of St Lucy) where sea anemones abound in cave pools deep enough to swim in. Scuba divers... see full details

Harrison’s Cave

This huge underground cavern is one of the most popular attractions on the island with its amazing gallery of stalactites and stalagmites, streams of crystal clear water, breathtaking waterfalls and deep emerald pools. Tour guides conduct visitors from the attractive Visitor's Centre on a... see full details

Bathsheba

This little fishing village on the east coast is a favourite spot for photographers because of its picturesque rocky terrain. It also boasts one of the island's most spectacular beaches, Bath Beach. It is situated about 14 miles (23km) from Bridgetown in the St... see full details

Jacobean Mansions

St Nicholas' Abbey in St Peter and Drax Hall in St George are two of the oldest buildings in Barbados. Both are world-renowned examples of Jacobean architecture that features curved Dutch gables and coral-stone finials, each furnished with antiques. Both buildings were constructed in... see full details

Surfing the Soup Bowl

Being a coral island, a coral reef stretches all around Barbados' coastline, providing for unlimited surfing conditions all over and is guaranteed to have surf somewhere along it's shores at almost any given day of the year. The east coast boasts the most powerful... see full details

Carlisle Bay Diving

The waters around Barbados are a treasure trove of marine life. Barrier reefs, situated about 1.5-2 miles (2.5 to 3km) from shore, are home to numerous schools of tropical fish, corals, turtles, rays and barracudas, while fringe reefs are found closer to shore with... see full details

Ocean Park

Families travelling in Barbados will absolutely love Ocean Park, where over 26 displays of Caribbean marine life can be enjoyed, including touch pools, tropical aquarium and even a walk-through underwater tunnel. There is not much shade, so remember the sunscreen.

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The Concorde Experience

Small kids love nothing more than the sheer size of airplanes and seeing a real-life world-famous Concorde will be no different. British Airways Concorde G-BOAE or Alpha Echo for short, which used to fly between London and Barbados, is now housed in this... see full details

Andromeda Botanic Gardens

Located on a cliff overlooking the town of Bathsheba, the Andromeda Botanic Gardens make a great day out for the whole family. With plenty of space to run around for the kids, adults will also be very impressed with the wonderful flowers here,... see full details

Flower Forest

This wonderful attraction is a fantastic place for families to take the kids for the day. The beautifully-coloured tropical plants are spectacular and flowers such as hibiscus, heliconia, roses and begonias can be enjoyed while the children run around discovering more of this beautiful... see full details

Folkestone Marine Park

Combining a museum and an aquarium, the Folkestone Marine Park and Visitor Centre features an artificial reef around a purposely-sunken ship where some of the most incredible tropical marine life lives. The marine park is fantastic for snorkelling and has equipment available for hire.... see full details

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