Points of interest

North Point

The North Point, as the name implies, is the most northerly point of the island. The point offers spectacular views of a very dramatic sea, often crashing waves 50 feet or more up the Cliff, making this an ideal spot for all camera enthusiasts. Here you can also relax with a bottle of Banks beer in the Hut where you can also pay a guided tour of the Animal Flower Cave. The Cave might be closed on rainy/overcast days, due to the strong winds.

River Bay

A very popular look out and picnic spot, complete with washrooms, changing rooms and showers. A fresh water river runs inland to the sea, giving the area its name. Swimming is allowed, but caution is required, due to the strong currents further out.

Barbados wildlife reserve

Located in a natural mahogany wood across the road from the Farley Hill National Park in the parish of St. Peter. Visitors are offered a unique opportunity to stroll freely through the Reserve, which is primarily a monkey sanctuary. There are few cages and the animals can be observed as they eat, play and interact with the other animals. Other animals that can be found at the Reserve are ducks, turtles, tortoises, birds, peacocks, otters, racoons, agouti, and deer.

Holetown

Situated at the centre of the fashionable west coast is Holetown, which was the first settlement on the island back in 1627. Holetown is home to the Portvale Sugar Factory and Museum which gives an interesting insight.

Bridgetown

The capital and commercial centre and has a population of about 80, 000. Bridgetown was originally named “Indian Bridge” for the rude bridge which had been constructed over the river (now known as the Careenage) by the Indians. It was later called the “town of St. Michael” in official documents, before finally being named Bridgetown when a new bridge was built in place of the Indian Bridge, sometime after 1654.
 

Underwater Barbados

Since 1989 Underwater Barbados has been ideally located on the beach in the centre of the beautiful and tranquil Carlisle Bay. The bay is known to have more fish than any other part of the island and is also home to four ship wrecks which were sunk between 1917 and 1996. Along with its sister company, Aquarius Water sports, Underwater Barbados offers a wide range of activities, Services, certifications and training courses such as: Scuba diving / Snorkeling / Kayaking / Swimming lessons / First-aid courses / Photos and video tapes of your underwater encounters and vacation water camps for kids all ages.

Crane beach

Crane Beach, originally a harbour, is considered by many to be one of the island’s most beautiful beaches.In fact, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous rated it as“one of the ten best beaches in the world”!

Oistins

Deriving its name from Edward Oistine, who owneda large plantation in the area and situated on the south coast of the island it is the principal fishing town of Barbados. It gives a very good insight to the fishing industry of Barbados and there is a lively market which is colourful and busy. Just along the coast (going East) take the right fork in the road and visit the excellent Enterprise Beach.

St Lawrence Gap

Situated on the south coast of the island, it is the fun capital of Barbados offering an excellent array of barsand nightclubs together with some fine restaurants such as Pisces and Josef’s. The Ship Inn has a pleasant atmosphere and is an excellent place to stop off for a beer or two. St. Lawrence Gap is located within walking distance from the Turtle Beach Resort.

The Barbados golf club

The original Barbados Golf and Country Club was designed and built in 1974 by the notable architect Col. J. Harris. For more than 20 years it has laid sleeping and awaiting its rebirth. On September 1st 2000 the redesigned and completely reconstructed Barbados Golf Club reopened as Barbados’ first public Championship golf course. The 6,805 yard par 72 golf course has been approved and sanctioned by the PGA European Tour to host a PGA Seniors Tournament in 2002.