Barbados nightlife, attractions and things to do
With 3000 hours of sunshine yearly and miles of warm beaches lapped by the shimmering Caribbean Sea, the tropical island paradise of Barbados is the perfect holiday destination any time of the year. If you are planning a trip here, read this list for the top attractions on the island!
Beaches in Barbados:
- Stroll down to Bottom Bay Beach for coconut palms, cliffs and a dreamy stretch of soft sand.
- Explore the largely undisturbed Cattlewash Beach and keep an eye open for the native flora and fauna all around.
- Wade into the calm waters at Paradise and Brighton Beach to go
swimming in the gentle aquamarine sea.
- Ride the big waves as you go surfing on Bathsheba Beach.
Barbados activities:
- Feed and go swimming with hawksbill and leatherback turtles on the west coast of the island.
- Meet the mischievous Green Monkeys and other exotic animals at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
- Go fishing for tropical fish such as Wahoo, Barracuda and Mahi Mahi dolphin and try to land the biggest catch!
- Try your hand at windsurfing or kite-surfing on overhead waves that can reach 12 feet!
Barbados nightlife:
- Experience a romantic sunset cruise under the star-filled sky on one of the catamarans.
- Bust out a few dance moves to exotic Caribbean rhythms at the open air beachfront club called The Boatyard.
- Satisfy your appetite at an ocean-view restaurant and sample mouth-watering seafood as well as the national dish of Cou Cou and Flyshing Fish!
- Spend the evening sitting at a waterfront bar, listening to the soft hum of the waves and sipping on a falernum rum cocktail.
Other popular attractions on holidays in Barbados:
- Go on an unforgettable Atlantis submarine tour of Barbados and watch as it descends to 150 feet below sea level.
- Explore the caverns and stalactite formations at the incredible limestone Harrisons Cave.
- Learn more about Barbadian culture by visiting the Barbados Museum, which holds a vast collection of paintings, artwork, literature and other artefacts!
- Attend a jazz or reggae festival and get to know the friendly Bajan locals.
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