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• Barbados’ coral reefs host a variety of marine life and shipwrecks which makes for excellent scuba-diving and snorkelling. Sea horses, frog fish, giant sand eels and the hawksbill turtle are among the creatures to be found around the island.
• Immerse yourself in a range of easily accessible watersports. The south and west coasts have the best conditions for windsurfing, jet-skiing, parasailing and water-skiing. Great regular surfing is at the Soup Bowl, South Point and Rockley Beach.
• Get close to nature at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Indigenous and introduced creatures including green monkeys, tortoises, deer, racoons, pelicans and otters roam free in a mahogany forest. There is also an aviary with peacocks, turkeys, toucans, macaws, lovebirds and parrots.
• Drive on the East Coast Road, one of the most exciting drives on the island. The Atlantic crashes over treacherous reefs on to the dramatic, rugged coast. The inland road goes through sugar-cane country with little churches and tiny towns with pretty houses.
• Take a hike with the Barbados National Trust. Free guided hikes, which last around three hours and cover distances of 8 to 22km (5 to 14 miles), are divided into three categories: stop’n’stare, where’n’there and grin’n’bear. Moonlit walks are also held.
• Indulge in the local tipple. There are 1,000 rum bars in Barbados, the birthplace of rum. The world’s oldest rum manufacturer, Mount Gay Rum (website: www.mountgayrum.com), is situated on the west coast. Taste tests are a standard component of any visit.
• Enjoy a game of cricket, the national obsession. The island enthusiastically hosts international and local club matches, and friendly competitions are frequently played on open fields. Many of the great names of West Indian cricket are from Barbados, most notably Sir Garfield Sobers.
• Saddle up: horse riding is available and canters along the beach at sunset can be arranged. The Garrison Savannah hosts 20 horse racing meetings during the two main seasons (January to March and May to October). Polo is also played to a high level.
• Visit Crane Beach. This stretch of pink sand surrounded by high cliffs is well-established as the island’s most beautiful beach. A lifeguard is always on duty during the day and the moderate waves are perfect for body-surfing.
• Charter a boat for game fishing, spin fishing and inshore fishing. Game fishing tournaments are held regularly.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
• Immerse yourself in a range of easily accessible watersports. The south and west coasts have the best conditions for windsurfing, jet-skiing, parasailing and water-skiing. Great regular surfing is at the Soup Bowl, South Point and Rockley Beach.
• Get close to nature at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Indigenous and introduced creatures including green monkeys, tortoises, deer, racoons, pelicans and otters roam free in a mahogany forest. There is also an aviary with peacocks, turkeys, toucans, macaws, lovebirds and parrots.
• Drive on the East Coast Road, one of the most exciting drives on the island. The Atlantic crashes over treacherous reefs on to the dramatic, rugged coast. The inland road goes through sugar-cane country with little churches and tiny towns with pretty houses.
• Take a hike with the Barbados National Trust. Free guided hikes, which last around three hours and cover distances of 8 to 22km (5 to 14 miles), are divided into three categories: stop’n’stare, where’n’there and grin’n’bear. Moonlit walks are also held.
• Indulge in the local tipple. There are 1,000 rum bars in Barbados, the birthplace of rum. The world’s oldest rum manufacturer, Mount Gay Rum (website: www.mountgayrum.com), is situated on the west coast. Taste tests are a standard component of any visit.
• Enjoy a game of cricket, the national obsession. The island enthusiastically hosts international and local club matches, and friendly competitions are frequently played on open fields. Many of the great names of West Indian cricket are from Barbados, most notably Sir Garfield Sobers.
• Saddle up: horse riding is available and canters along the beach at sunset can be arranged. The Garrison Savannah hosts 20 horse racing meetings during the two main seasons (January to March and May to October). Polo is also played to a high level.
• Visit Crane Beach. This stretch of pink sand surrounded by high cliffs is well-established as the island’s most beautiful beach. A lifeguard is always on duty during the day and the moderate waves are perfect for body-surfing.
• Charter a boat for game fishing, spin fishing and inshore fishing. Game fishing tournaments are held regularly.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.