City: Barbados
Top Things to do in Barbados
10 Nature & Parks in Barbados That You Shouldn't Miss
Romance and adventure are in the air on this lush West Indian island in the Caribbean, depending on your coast. To the west, you'll find calm waters and good swimming. To the east, there are massive, competition-caliber waves. Wherever you stay, expect turquoise waters, fine soft sand beaches, catamaran cruises and delicious island fare.
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1. Queen Street Beach
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Scenic beach with soft sands and calm waters.
2. Hunte's Gardens
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5.0 based on 4,253 reviews
You might hear this garden before you see it, its delightfully eccentric owner, Anthony Hunte BCH, plays classical music throughout the garden. This is the working end of old Castle Grant plantation, where sugar cane was once processed into syrup. Step through the gate and you'll soon tread on the old weigh bridge, where loads of cane were tallied. Just past the old stone outbuildings, where statues lurk among exotic plants, you'll find yourself on the lip of a great, hemispherical sinkhole in the limestone substrate. Steps lead down and paths branch out through an exquisite profusion of flowering plants, with towering trees around the edges. Both here and farther along the top are a series of small secret gardens, where you can sit to absorb the serenity and enjoy a picnic. Be sure to climb the upper level steps to Mr. Hunte's house, a transformation of the old stables. He'll invite you for refreshments-including his legendary rum punch or freshly made lemonade (for sale).
Reviewed By kinchmode - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Hunte's Gardens is a beautiful location, lovely plants, trees and flowers very relaxing with calming music been played could have stayed all day Anthony Hunte was very welcoming and was great having a chat and rum punch with him, Tyrone Kinch
3. Carlisle Bay
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4.5 based on 2,629 reviews
This bay is best known for its calm, sheltered waters, perfect for swimming and scuba diving.
Reviewed By Gavinlawrence79
Visited a few times now, the most incredible beach with the most fantastic snorkelling, forget the organised trips and just swim out to see the turtles in their own environment, very little tide to think about and crystal clear water. We were lucky enough to see a Stingray out there too this year, amazing.
4. Bathsheba Beach
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4.5 based on 1,375 reviews
This beach offers spectacular views of the island, but watch out if you want to go swimming - strong undercurrents can make swimming here dangerous.
Reviewed By mountholly827 - Charlotte, United States
Bathsheba is a must visit to see the Atlantic side of Barbadios...where there are very different scenic views...lots of hills and rock formations..its a well kept secret ,,,,But the beaches are covered with sargasso seaweed which inhibit you from really enjoying a swim..and the smell of the washed up seaweed is noxious!!!
5. Flower Forest
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
Rain Forest botanical paradise: the flowers and plants in this garden will take one's breath away, fantastic views from hill top looking out east over the Atlantic and the 'Scotland District of Barbados, benches for resting in secluded shady spots, the peace that one wishes, missing from one's work life is here. Worth more than money, relax and restore the soul...
Reviewed By Badger20152 - Chantilly, United States
We weren't planning on stopping at this attraction, but so glad we did. They provide a laminated map that tells you about many of the flowers you will see along the pathways and of course, the different paths you can take. Very well maintained. Employees are very friendly. Took us about an hour at a leisurely place.
6. Welchman Hall Gully
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4.5 based on 509 reviews
A lush Tropical Forest located in a collapsed cave and the only forest open to the public. There are several troops of monkeys are that fed between 1030am and 12pm daily. Also offering guided tours at 1030am Monday to Fridays during the months of December to April. Back to Nature Camps for 4 to 11 years old held every school holiday. For more information please see welchmanhallgullybarbados.com In addition, more has been added to the adventure park. There is also a cafe.
Reviewed By snowy696969 - Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Well during my holiday to Barbados I visited Welchman Hall Gully twice and it was truly a wonderful experience calm an atmosphere you could breath in and almost touch amazing trees plants and if you are lucky the cheeky green monkeys. Barbados is an amazing unspoilt island still a " little England " get out of town and visit the countryside places like Welchmans are a real treat step back into an England of the 1950s peaceful great kind people. Of course a review wouldn't be complete without a mention for the wonderful Connie who welcomes you at the reception point not only a beautiful lady but she can also cook you a tasty local style snack not to be missed. Have fun !
7. Harrison's Cave
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4.5 based on 3,666 reviews
Located in the central uplands of Barbados, is a magnificent attraction with a world class property and unmatched beauty anywhere else in the Caribbean. Harrison's Cave is a massive underground cave stream system, with awesome caverns and crystallized formations. Enjoy an unparalleled underground experience as you journey aboard a tram, past clear streams and cascading waterfalls. This phenomenal underground attraction, is one of Barbados’ premier visitor attractions, truly a must see when on vacation.Enjoy an unparalleled underground experience on one of our tours. On the Tram Tour you will journey aboard a tram, past clear streams and cascading waterfalls on a guided, driven tour of the caves awesome caverns. Looking for more adventure? The Eco-Adventure Tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Trek along our scenic gully trail before embarking on this amazing underground exploration; crawling and climbing as you traverse some of the caves natural passages.With other exciting tours also available, including our Scenic Gully tours, Walk- In Cave Tours, the amazing educational programs like the Harrison’s Cave Bat Program and Technical tour, Harrison’s Cave offers visitors to Barbados an entire new world to discover in one attraction.Unearth the Adventure!
Reviewed By Runningthru
What a mind blowing contrast to the sun and sand. Explore what lies below the surface and makes the landscape of Barbados different. We took the tram tour with the lovely Hyacenth as our guide, knowledgable and fun she gave a great history of the caves and their formation over thousands of years, awesome pictures for your memories.
8. Crane Beach
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4.5 based on 945 reviews
Eighty-foot cliffs overlook this beach, making it one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Reviewed By Hoppie1987
Stayed at the Crane and loved such easy access to one of the best beaches in the world, Great place for families to enjoy waves in shallower water, as well as bigger waves a bit further out for body surfing and bobbing
9. Animal Flower Cave
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4.5 based on 1,474 reviews
NOTE : THE CAVE IS A NATURAL SEA CAVE - IT IS SLIPPERY, IT IS WET, IT IS A SEA CAVE. WE DO SEND A GUIDE WITH EACH TOUR TO AIDE PEOPLE AS NEEDED. WE DO ADVISE THE ELDERLY AND THOSE NOT FIRM ON THEIR FEET TO STAY 'UP TOP'AND ENJOY THE SCENERY AND MAYBE A RUM PUNCH OR TWO! A Natural Wonder of Barbados not to be missed. Located at the most northerly tip of the Island is the Animal Flowr Cave where the coastal scenery is spectacular. The cave got its name from the tube worms that are found in its many rock pools, these are seasonal however so not always in residence, regardless the cave itself is still well worth a visit. You can even swim inside the largest rock pool inside the cave which a fantastic adventure all by itself. Make sure you bring your swim wear and towels. The views from the naturally formed windows out to the ocean are fabulous so bring your camera too. There is now a new restaurant on site and seating area with panoramic sea views, there is a children's playpark too so plan to spend some time with us enjoying the cool sea breezes and the fabulous views that we love to share with you all. NOTE : THE CAVE IS A NATURAL SEA CAVE - IT IS SLIPPERY, IT IS WET, IT IS A SEA CAVE. WE DO SEND A GUIDE WITH EACH TOUR TO AIDE PEOPLE AS NEEDED. WE DO ADVISE THE ELDERLY AND THOSE NOT FIRM ON THEIR FEET TO STAY 'UP TOP'AND ENJOY THE SCENERY AND MAYBE A RUM PUNCH OR TWO!
Reviewed By courtneyc375
This was just amazing! You have to visit the animal flower caves if you're in Barbados. One of the only places to go cave swimming on the island. The views out of the cave "windows" of the Atlantic ocean meeting the Caribbean sea are breathtaking, and who could pass up the opportunity to jump into a 10ft deep natural pool! Note that access is somewhat challenging, several steep stairs down into the cave, and once inside the ground is rocky and very slippery. The guides recommended proper shoes/trainers rather than flip flops, and to take as little baggage with you as there is a risk you could slip on the rocks. The caves here unlike Harrison are not mobility friendly and would be unsuitable for very young children that need to be carried.
10. Rockley Beach
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4.5 based on 690 reviews
Reviewed By oscarsG8321MM - Worthing, Caribbean
We stayed in worthing for two weeks on our honeymoon, and we visited this beach a lot. It has it all: clean, white sand, turquise warm waters with a lot of fun waves, lots of beach chairs and umbrellas for the fair price of 30 Barbados Dollars for a day, and toilet/bath facilities. There is also a lifeguard tower watching the beach at all times. In the area, there are lots of great places to eat, snack and get some icecream. We went to some different beaches on our trip to Barbados - this was the best of them!
