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Barbados
The Caribbean's most complete food destination, with west-coast calm, east-coast surf and a rum tradition that started it all.
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Overview
The Caribbean's most complete food destination, with west-coast calm, east-coast surf and a rum tradition that started it all.
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Barbados in photos
Beaches, streets and views from around Barbados — tap any photo to enlarge.
Top attractions
- Harrison's Cave
- Bridgetown Garrison
- Animal Flower Cave
- Oistins Fish Fry
Things to do
- Swim with sea turtles
- Surf the Soup Bowl at Bathsheba
- Tour Mount Gay rum distillery
- Sunday lunch at a chattel-house café
Best beaches
- Crane Beach
- Carlisle Bay
- Miami Beach, Oistins
- Bottom Bay
Best restaurants
- The Cliff
- Cin Cin
- Oistins Fish Fry
- Cafe Luna
Best hotels
- Sandy Lane
- Coral Reef Club
- The House
Travel tips
- Friday night belongs to Oistins
- Buses are cheap and frequent
- Book Sunday lunch a week ahead
Where to stay
West coast for luxury and calm sea, south coast for value and nightlife, east coast for wild scenery.
Local food
Flying fish and cou-cou, macaroni pie, pudding and souse, and fish cakes with Bajan pepper sauce.