Beautiful Barbados Scenery

Remains of a windmill on an old sugar cane plantation.

The view of the deep blue sea, Barbados.

Things to do in Barbados Atlantis Submarine Expedition Tour Experience an adventure of a lifetime on board the Atlantis Submarine! Explore beautiful coral reefs and marine life at 55 feet, then descend down to depths of 115 to 150 feet to discover a sunken shipwreck from the viewport of this real submarine! Bajan Highlights Explore the heartland of Barbados. Tour from the Island's capital, Bridgetown, through the breathtaking green hills, over to the east coast. Swim with the friendly sea turtles and snorkel at a shipwreck Barbados Shipwreck and Turtle Adventure Everybody loves turtles! Enjoy a cruise in a brand new state of the art 32 foot glass bottom boat which boasts two large viewing panels. But you don't get to just watch these beautiful sea creatures from the boat - you get to swim right alongside them! This is a great trip for the young and young at heart! A Touch of Barbados Splendor Enjoy a touch of splendor while visiting Barbados's colorful Orchid World and Wildlife Reserve. This tour allows you to discover the truly breathtaking landscapes and scenic views of the island's East Coast. Wake up to the rhythm of the tropics and paradise to explore - the world will never look the same again! Power Snorkel Adventure, Barbados Plunge into the beautiful aquamarine water James Bond style, with your state of the art hand-held power "scooter," where you'll enjoy a fun and exciting snorkel adventure like you have never experienced before. A fun and unique 2 hour adventure in Barbados! Sunbury Great House - Historic Plantation House Tours Set in heart of the tranquil St. Philip countryside, Sunbury is over 300 years old and is a superb example of a Barbadian Sugar Estate Great House. Sunbury was first opened for charity in 1983, and officially as a Heritage House in 1984. This historically listed building has magnificent Victorian Style rooms, furnished with one of the country's finest collection of Barbadian mahogany, antiques and showcases china, silver and old prints. Restaurant & House open Daily from 9:30am - 4:30pm. Barbados beaches are truly some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, in fact the beach at The Crane was rated "one of the ten best beaches in the world" by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. It's an all day beach bash at The Boatyard! Relax on a beach chair under the umbrellas or indulge in some of the many watersports available including snorkeling, scuba diving, beach volleyball, kayaks, pedal boats and ocean trampolines!

Barbados

Barbados is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, and is a tiny dot on most world maps with an area of 430 square kilometres. Barbados has a population of about 260,000 - which is quite high considering its size. With 97 kilometres of coastline, Barbados has much to offer its visitors in terms of water sports and beach activities: We expect you will be spending much of your day there. Come explore where you can stay, eat, shop, rent a car, tour, cruise and find just about everything you need. This picturesque island is rich in scenic beauty. Barbados sightseeing is a photographer's dream come true with an abundance of natural wonders, breathtaking scenic views, gorgeous gardens and miles of white, sandy beaches. There's so much to see and many things to do, as you check out some of the places of interest on the island. Full of historical appeal you'll love the impressive collection of beautiful great houses, landmarks, old churches, and traditional chattel houses some of which date back to the 16th century. Historic Bridgetown, the over 375 year old capital of Barbados, is located by the picturesque careenage with its colorful fishing boats and splendid yachts. Check out the Barbados National Trust Open House Programme and see some of the island's most beautiful homes. Nature lovers will find the Botanical, as well as the dramatic landscapes of the tropical plants and flowers, a welcome addition to their trip, nature trails, magnificent caves and indigenous wildlife will make these tours both relaxing and intriguing. A guided Island Tour is excellent value for money as well as informative, and varies from scenic, fun-filled, historic tours to exciting safari tours. If seeing the island from a different angle is more your thing, then try one of our sea tours, air tours or underwater tours. If you rent a car, here are a few things to remember. The roads meander, are sometimes illogical and often unmarked. So don't get upset or frustrated if you get lost-everybody does, even Bajans! If you make a wrong turn, consider it part of the adventure of touring Barbados. You might want to pick up any of the several visitors' guides which include maps. Bajans are generally very helpful in directing you to your destination. They will do their best to try to steer you the right way, even if the directions seem a bit skewed. But not to worry, you will get there eventually.

Barbados Beaches
Barbados is a relatively flat island with an abundant supply of large gradually sloping beaches fringing the land. In some areas, notably the North, coral and sandstone cliffs rise straight out of the sea reaching several hundred feet in height. In the South West, cliffs of 50 to 100 feet rise and fall along the coast, separated by small sandy beaches and bays. On the flatter South West and West coasts, you may walk for miles along unbroken white sand beaches, sometimes stopping at a cluster of coral rocks jutting out to sea. All along the shore large and small beaches are broken by coral formations, the soft coral rocks weathered by the ocean surf, forming abstract sculptures to an artist's eye. It's an all day beach bash at The Boatyard! Relax on a beach chair under the umbrellas or indulge in some of the many watersports available including snorkeling, scuba diving, beach volleyball, kayaks, pedal boats and ocean trampolines!

Soft, Warm, White Sand Beaches
Barbados is a coral island and its beaches are made from finely ground coral forming a clean fine grain. There are few beaches that are not fine sand. Generally if there is a beach on the shore, it is beautiful sand. Natural sand dunes are not common but some exist in Long Bay on the South West Coast.

Accra / Rockley Beach
One of the longest and widest stretches of beach on the south coast, this is also one of the island's most popular among locals and visitors. Several vendors ply their wares here and the beach has public changing facilities. Waves are moderate, not too much undertow, and it is always a busy, active beach.

Bath
One of the few truly 'safe' swimming beaches along the entire Atlantic side. There is usually a lifeguard and there are parking, changing, picnic and eating facilities. Medium to small waves and slight undertow close to shore. Best swimming is off to the left of the beach bar.

Bathsheba
A popular beach for years with both Bajan and vacationing surfers alike, riding the waves at a spot known as "Soup Bowl" in Bathsheba. This picturesque little fishing village becomes a hive of activity several times a year when the surf contests come to town. Known for its big and powerful waves blown in by our ever-present trade winds, Bathsheba offers something to everyone, even if you don't surf, as there are pools in the reefs which make for enjoyable investigating. There are several restaurants and hotels are in the area, and Smokey's shop will serve you an ice cold Banks when you get thirsty.

Bottom Bay
Located just north of the famed Sam Lord's Castle, this is a bay protected by jagged cliffs.
An isolated, wide sandy beach lined with coconut palms, bottom Bay has a true Robinson Crusoe kind of feel to it. Crystalline waters, medium waves, slight undertow, and a good picnicking spot.

Brighton Beach
An ever-popular local beach, Brighton is an amazingly long stretch of beach with only minor breaks of rock or reef. Fairly calm most of the year, very little undertow, but watch out for sea urchins in some areas near the reefs.

Cattlewash
The longest beach on the island and, due to its rough and rugged splendour, a popular sightseeing and relaxing spot. The beach is several miles long, and very often deserted, so take care when swimming, as the waves and undertow currents are very strong. There is a lifeguard station on the beach, so ask advice. A perfect location for nature lovers. Pack up your cooler and head for Cattlewash. Interestingly so, this beach was christened "Cattlewash" as it was the bathing spot in the olden days for herds of cattle which were shepherded down the hills from neighbouring villages. Cattle are still seen in the hilly area.

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"! The name "Crane" was derived from the large crane situated at the top of the cliff which was used for loading and unloading ships. If nothing else, this is a gorgeous beach fronting one of the prettiest and oldest hotels on the island, The Crane Beach Hotel, standing on the cliff above the beach, which has been a favourite with honeymooners since it opened in 1867. Bigger waves make it good for body surfing, but in the cove on the left there is safe swimming close to shore.

Church Point / Colony Club Public Access
A very special beach. Clean, not terribly wide and somewhat sheltered, the waters are almost always placid with no undertow and good snorkelling. This beach fronts the magnificent Heron Bay House, which is almost as beautiful to view as the pristine beach it looks upon. Chandeliers in the trees and a looming coral stone house make this 14 acres of sheer opulence.

Long Beach
Last in the island loop, and stretches for more than a mile, a great find since it is little visited. The nearby long Beach Club has some facilities, otherwise, this is a fairly private setting.

Dover Beach
At the southern end of the St. Lawrence Gap 'strip'. A popular beach among south coast visitors. Medium waves and a number of facilities right close by add to its appeal. One of my personal favourites as while walking from the Bougainvillea to the Gap I found a Ramier pigeon nesting in a small bush by the shore.

Enterprise/Miami
Another fine stretch of beach, very popular among locals. Somewhat sheltered, the waters are crystal clear with medium to small waves most of the year.

Folkstone Beach, St. James Parish
One mile north of Holetown, and is the home of the government-run Folkestone Marine Park. Folkestone has a good beach, many water-related activities, along with fresh water showers and shops. There is an interpretive centre and museum with marine and coastal environment displays, exhibits of the island’s fishing industry and a salt water aquarium. The underwater park zone extends from Sandy Lane to Colony Club and you can rent gear for snorkelling around the fringe reef, or hire a boat for diving. A glass bottom boat also plies the area.

Mullins Bay
A popular hang out, a picturesque bay with a nice, placid beach almost all year round. Plenty of facilities, from parking and eating, Mullins is also a very good snorkelling area.

North Point Cove
A magnificently beautiful bay that is not well-suited for swimming. Rough seas, serious undertow and large waves dominate this beach most of the year, and make it unsuitable for all but the very strong swimmers.

Paradise Beach
Paradise and Brighton beach are separated by a small stand of woods. This is another lovely, placid beach with virtually no undertow and calm waters most of the year. It was the beachfront to the old Paradise Hotel, which has been closed for several years. There are public access entries to this beach.

Paynes Bay
This busy little beach has water sports, eating and parking facilities.
Set in a small bay, this beach is always calm, with no undertow, and is quite popular with the west coast crowd.

Sandy Lane Bay
The beach of Sandy Lane, the island's most opulent five star hotel.
This is a long, wide expanse of beach which is in pristine condition and well-maintained.
There is a public access to this beach at the south end of the hotel. Since it sits in something of a bay, the beach is nicely sheltered with little wave movement most of the year and no undertow.

Silver Rock / Round Rock
The island’s top windsurfing spot, this long, luxuriously wide stretch of beach has medium waves, a lot of undertow and good ambience. A windsurfing equipment shop sits at the apex of Silver Rock and the reef a little ways out provides a nice break for good windsurfing during the season.