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15 Best Things to Do in Barbados

 

From the boulder-spattered east coast to the shimmering stretches of sand that line the western shore, the pretty colonial bridges and statues of Nelson in Bridgetown to the crumbling plantations and fishing towns of the north, Barbados is a truly enthralling and fascinating Caribbean destination to say the least.

Steeped in tales of piracy and English colonialism, doused in rum and set to the mouth-watering scents of weekend fish fries, the island makes its home in the midst of the pretty Lesser Antilles chain.

There, it attracts SCUBA divers with its fringes of reefs, sunbathers with the gorgeous southern beaches, surfers with the iconic rollers of Bathsheba Bay, history buffs with those soaring forts and UNESCO sites, foodies with spice-topped swordfish – the list goes on.

And that’s not even mentioning the uber-luxurious all-inclusive hotels and earthy eateries that pepper the towns, or the perennially-smiling locals that always make a trip here a happy affair!

1. See the cliffs and waves of Bathsheba Beach

Whether you come to Bathsheba to wax up the surfboard and don the board shorts for a ride over the swells of the iconic Soup Bowl (experts only!), or to gawp up at the striking cliffs and protruding rocks that sprawl and pepper the sands and the shoreline alike, you can rest assured that you’re in for a real treat.

Unquestionably one of the most picturesque seaside spots in all of Barbados, this one makes its home between the craggy headlands of the east coast.

While swimming isn’t recommended (the rip tides can get quite rough), scaling the sea-vines and dunes to watch the crashing waves break, or chatting with the local Bajans in Bathsheba Park are two great ways to enjoy its natural beauty.

2. Stroll around historic Bridgetown

The UNESCO-attested capital of Barbados rarely fails to impress.

Cut-through the middle with the lively shopping strip of Broad Street, it’s loaded with pretty little historic sites like the Chamberlain Bridge and the gorgeous neo-Gothic Parliament Buildings, built in the high style of Victorian England.

There are honorific statues of Nelson and other grand colonial figures sat in the sun-splashed squares too, balanced out by the lively quays of Bridgetown harbour, where little rum bars pulse with the chatter of travelers and off-duty local fishermen alike.

Yep, Bridgetown is a great place to wander and soak in the Bajan atmosphere.

 

3. Relax in the midst of Hunte’s Gardens

A patchwork of blooming orchid flowers and emerald-green fern explosions, of looming palm boughs and yellow-tipped craboo trees, this gorgeous enclave of horticultural majesty is a fine place to get acquainted with the sheer wealth of biodiversity that graces the tropical Caribbean.

Owned by local Anthony Hunte, the gardens are intended to be a fully-fledged sensory experience.

Visitors are invited to stroll the winding paths and nurseries, spotting the unusual flowers and relaxing as classical compositions drift through the trunks and canopies.

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And as always have a chilled day from the Viking.