Holidays in Bridgetown
Bridgetown is the capital and commercial centre of Barbados and is on the islands south-west corner. Originally founded by British settlers in 1628, Bridgetown is a popular spot for a holiday in Barbados with varied shops, restaurants, bars and things to see and do.
A holiday in Bridgetown should begin with an exploration of the town. Fairly compact, Bridgetown is best explored on foot and Broad Street, the town’s main road, is a great place to start. Along Broad Street you will find numerous duty-free shops and stores selling locally made items that make perfect gifts and souvenirs. At the end of Broad Street you will find the attractive looking Barbados Parliament building, National Hero’s’ Square and the War Memorial and Fountain Gardens.
Nearby you will see the Chamberlain Bridge along Wharf Street. Here you can look at the many yachts and catamarans in the harbour and maybe even hire a boat or join one of the sea turtle tours. Continue along the boardwalk and you will pass the fishing harbour before finally arriving at Pelican Village, a popular shopping area with the widest selection of Barbados handcrafts and art work to buy as well as somewhere to eat, drink and rest.
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Beautiful Bridgetown beaches
Although there are no beaches in the centre of Bridgetown, the towns location between the beaches on the south and west coasts of Barbados make Bridgetown the ideal spot for a beach based holiday in Barbados. The south coast is a mixture of the Caribbean and the Atlantic that is perfect for swimming, snorkeling and water sports. The beaches here are livelier than the west coast and the popular nightlife area of St Lawrence Gap is right next door to Dover Beach. Along the quieter, upmarket west coast, the sea is calm and the beaches look like something from a postcard which makes them an attractive playground for the rich and famous.
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