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What to see in Barbados
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Barbados has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List:
Historic Centre of Bridgetown (2011)
The old town of Bridgetown is a well-preserved and representative example of British colonial architecture from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This is why the district is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The old town of Bridgetown is a well-preserved and representative example of British colonial architecture from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This is why the district is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Bridgetown
Known to cruise passengers especially for its duty-free zone, the capital of Barbados also boasts a beautiful historic centre, typical of British colonial architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Known to cruise passengers especially for its duty-free zone, the capital of Barbados also boasts a beautiful historic centre, typical of British colonial architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
East Coast Road
This road on the east coast lets you explore the Atlantic shoreline, by far the best spot for surfing on the island.
This road on the east coast lets you explore the Atlantic shoreline, by far the best spot for surfing on the island.
Gun Hill Signal Station
At the heart of the island, this restored English fort also offers panoramic views over a large part of Barbados.
At the heart of the island, this restored English fort also offers panoramic views over a large part of Barbados.
Holetown
This upscale resort area is where the English landed in 1625, as marked by a monument. The Caribbean beaches and grand seaside villas are the main attractions.
This upscale resort area is where the English landed in 1625, as marked by a monument. The Caribbean beaches and grand seaside villas are the main attractions.
Oistins
This small town, like the rest of the southeast coast, has its share of hotels, bars, and restaurants. It’s also a destination for beaches, surfing, and, secondarily, diving.
This small town, like the rest of the southeast coast, has its share of hotels, bars, and restaurants. It’s also a destination for beaches, surfing, and, secondarily, diving.
Natural Heritage
Harrison's Cave
The country's top attraction, this cave boasts stunning underground geological formations.
The country's top attraction, this cave boasts stunning underground geological formations.
Andromeda Botanic Gardens
These are three hectares of lovely tropical gardens in the parish of St. Joseph.
These are three hectares of lovely tropical gardens in the parish of St. Joseph.
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
A small natural area in the north that is home to monkeys and a few other animal species.
A small natural area in the north that is home to monkeys and a few other animal species.
Recommended
Bridgetown
★★★ Known to cruise passengers especially for its duty-free zone, the capital of Barbados also boasts a beautiful historic centre, typical of…
Historic Centre of Bridgetown
★★★ The old town of Bridgetown is a well-preserved and representative example of British colonial architecture from the 17th to the 19th…
Harrison's Cave
★★★ The country's top attraction, this cave boasts stunning underground geological formations.
Worth a look / Other
East Coast Road
★★ This road on the east coast lets you explore the Atlantic shoreline, by far the best spot for surfing on the island.
Andromeda Botanic Gardens
★★ These are three hectares of lovely tropical gardens in the parish of St. Joseph.
Oistins
★★ This small town, like the rest of the southeast coast, has its share of hotels, bars, and restaurants. It’s also a destination for…
Animal Flower Cave
★ An underwater cave nestled beneath the cliffs at the northern tip of the island.
Gun Hill Signal Station
★ At the heart of the island, this restored English fort also offers panoramic views over a large part of Barbados.
Holetown
★ This upscale resort area is where the English landed in 1625, as marked by a monument. The Caribbean beaches and grand seaside villas are…
Barbados Wildlife Reserve
★ A small natural area in the north that is home to monkeys and a few other animal species.