RAY-CATCHING (IRIE MAN-APPROVED BEACHES!)
Barbados Gallery of Art--Opened in 1996, the BGA is a nonprofit fine arts museum with a national mission to collect, exhibit, research and preserve local and Caribbean art for the public. This is the island’s lone art museum and one of the few in the Eastern Caribbean.
The Barbados Museum—Part of the Garrison and once the Regiment jail, the Barbados Museum is filled wall to wall with history from its brickwork architecture to its many artifacts. The Museum has a number of galleries and often hosts visiting and permanent exhibits.
Earthworks Potteries, St. Thomas--Master potter Goldie Spieler has carved a special niche for herself at this aerie-like setting. There is lovely ‘functional art’ works from her studio along with a treasure trove of exciting works from a number of local artists and potters in the nearby Potter’s House
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Oistins fish market--Friday/Saturday night open air fish fry, great chance to taste local cuisine and Socialize. By day, an interesting stop to watch the fishermen and vendors and get fresh fish, of course!
Rum shops—Rum shops are the anchor of old island society. Still an integral part of village life, rum shops serve as not only a watering hole, but a community meeting and socializing point An Irie Man “must-do stop”
Holetown Festival—February 15 to 22, this annual event commemorates the anniversary of the first settlement of Barbados at Holetown in February 1627. Events include fashion shows, tattoos, exhibitions, concerts, and theatrical presentations
Crop Over—The island’s biggest national festival. Runs through July to the first Monday in August.
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Crane,
St. Philip--The wide, powdery beach is certainly one of the island’s
finest, and it enjoys the benefit of a protective reef, which keeps turbulent
undertows at bay. The front coral stone steps leading down to the beach are
said to have been hand carved back in the 1700s. Just south of the property
is the famous ‘Horse’, a secret bathing spot for women in the 1700s
Long
Bay, St. Philip—Tucked beneath the famed Sam Lord's Castle, this is
one of the finer lower eastern beaches
Bath, St. John-- One of the few safe swimming beaches on the eastern side, a lovely picnic spot and a little-known mini waterfall at the far end of the beach road
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Bathsheba/soup bowl/East Coast Road, St. Joseph—SURFING SITE: The wild Atlantic mirrors a craggy landside all along this coast that extends from the soup bowl to the top of the East Coast road. NOT suited for swimming
North Point, St. Lucy--Several viewing spots along the northern tip. Rugged, turbulent waves and natural weather-carved sea walls make for incredible viewing—no swim area
Cow Pens, St. Lucy—WINDSURFING SITE; Not for the feint of heart, this remote area is a difficult yet challenging location once considered strictly a surfing spot. It's a hike from the jagged cliffs down to the small launching beach where serious waves pitch in the untamed Atlantic
Mullins Beach, St. Peter—Lovely stretch of beach, good sunset viewing, nice beach bar and restaurant on the spot
Colony Club beach, St. James--In addition to being a long, lovely stretch of beach, it has the advantage of providing a peek at the famed Heron Bay house, built in 1947 by the late Ronald Tree, a member of the Winston Chruchill-era British parliament. Set on 20 acres of magnificently landscaped lands with huge gardens and wooded areas, the main coral stone house wings arc to form a semi circle around the courtyard, where a massive chandelier hangs
Accra beach, Christ Church—By far the most active beach in Barbados. Beach vendors of all manner dominate this large stretch of rolling wave beach
Miami Beach, Christ Church—Locally popular beach that offers some waves as well as being somewhat sheltered
Silver Rock, Christ Church—WINDSURF CENTRAL; this beach has it all--culture, good waves, nice crowd, bar, nearby windsurf rental equipment and scenic beauty.
Gun Hill Signal Station, St. George—For a real "wow" of a sunset, venture into St. George where the 700 foot elevated look out offers a staggeringly beautiful sunset with the lovely St. George valley stretched across the foreground
West Coast—Just about any 'window to the sea' along the west coast provides great sunset viewing. Watch for the 'green flash'—it really does exist!
Harrison's Point Light House, St. Lucy--Working lighthouses today are maintained but unmanned. The old ruin next to the lighthouse is what is left of the light-keeper’s residence. The cliff 's edge reveals the start of the rugged north coast and a lovely sunset view
Sandy Beach, Worthing—Excellent south coast sunset viewing.
Waterfront Café, Bridgetown--Trendy, wharf side, Caribbean style cuisine
B4 Blues, St. Lawrence Gap—Funky little hang out with music & magic (Fuh true!)
Ship Inn, St. Lawrence Gap—Three dining choices here; outdoor, pub or Captain's Carvery, all dependably good with a convivial atmosphere and live music
Café Sol, St. Lawrence Gap— Quaint setting, huge portions of Mexican and gringo fare
Bellini's Trattoria, St. Lawrence Gap—Good Italian food
La Mer, St. Peter—Run by top German master chef, original international cuisine
Bombas, St. James—Quaint local hang out, great sunset viewing and irie setting
Ile de France, St. James—Authentic French cuisine
Kitchen Korner, Holetown—Hip little gourmet lunch niche
Olives, Holetown—Casually elegant dining
The Mews, Holetown—Run by top Austrian chef, international class
Baku Beach, Holetown—Beach bar, brasserie and restaurant
Fisherman’s Pub, St. Peter—Casual, beachfront, good local food, daily specials
Atlantis Hotel--Good buffet lunches/overlooking Bathsheba
Round House, St. Joseph—Overlooks Bathsheba, good food, pricey.
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Plantation Tropical Spectacular, St. Lawrence--Dinner, floorshow, dancing.
Reggae Lounge, St. Lawrence—Local bands.
After Dark, St. Lawrence—Local bands, visiting regional bands, late night action.
Ship Inn, St. Lawrence Gap—Best nights Thursday and Saturday, live music
Harbour Lights, Bay Street—Best nights, Wednesday and Friday
Boatyard, Bay Street—Best nights Tuesday and Friday, live music
Baku Beach, St. James—Best nights Friday and Saturday
Crocodile Den—Best night Fridays with Spanish dancing to Los Latinos
Oistins fish market—Fridays and Saturdays for popular fish fry and local action!
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Jolly Roger—A party cruise with a pirate's theme, this cruise offers day and night 'fun' cruising with pulsating music, lots of rum punch and good food
MV Harbour Master—On the more sophisticated side is this mega 100-foot long one-of-a-kind vessel with four decks and plenty of atmosphere. They offer day, sunset and night cruises; several include live music and other cultural activities.
St. Lawrence Gap Chattel Village--Several quaint gift and souvenir shops
Chattel Village, Holetown, St. James—The second of these, more varied
Bridgetown--Duty free stores abound
Kirby Gallery, Hastings--Largest selection of local and regional art
Nation newspaper, daily
Advocate Newspaper, daily
Broad Street Journal, weekly business paper
CaribbeanWeek, Regional Paper
Visitor Publications
Barbados in a Nutshell, annual
Ins and Outs of Barbados, annual
The Visitor, twice monthly
The Sunseeker, twice monthly
Signature, annual
Sporting Barbados, annual
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