Compared to most of the other islands in the region, it has a fairly flat topography because it is not of volcanic origin and is therefore not only suitable for soaking up the sun, but also for activities such as cycling or hiking tours. Barbados is famous for its white sandy beaches, turquoise and clear water, delicious coconuts and an unbeatable rum punch. Despite all these enticing qualities, Barbados is a comparatively unspoilt island in terms of tourism, with most visitors coming from the UK.
Barbados facts and figures
The island of Barbados is a sovereign island country and part of the Lesser Antilles island chain, which also includes, for example, St. Lucia and Grenada. Until 1966, Barbados was still a colony of the United Kingdom and the traces of colonial rule are still present in many places today, the majority of the population are descendants of former slaves and England is an important foreign trade partner.
The capital of Barbados is Bridgetown, about a third of the almost three hundred thousand Barbadosians live here. The official language on the island is English and the Barbados dollar is used to pay. For one Euro you get an average of about 2.04 Dollar. The price level for groceries on the island is about the same as in Germany. The time difference to Germany is 5 hours. From German-speaking countries, Barbados can currently only be reached directly from Frankfurt am Main, otherwise a change is usually necessary, often in London or Miami.
In Barbados there are warm temperatures of around 26 degrees Celsius all year round, due to the proximity to the equator there are no classic seasons here. However, there is a rainy season from May to October, during which considerable precipitation can fall in a very short time. For tourists, the dry season is therefore the more attractive travel time, especially since June to September is also the hurricane season and tropical cyclones regularly cause major damage.
Rum and sea
With its flat topography without the central mountainous rise typical of volcanic islands, Barbados's year-round tropical temperatures make it ideal for growing sugar cane, and the island's interior plantations stretch as far as the eye can see. On the roads that lead through the interior of the island, you will often find so-called rum shacks, small shops where the locals sell their homemade rum. If you don't quite trust these shops, which often seem quite rudimentary, or if you want to take a look behind the scenes of rum production, then the Mount Gay Rum Tour is the right place for you. Here visitors will learn all about the journey from sugar cane to rum and the extraordinary historical importance of rum to Barbados.
In the interior of the island you will also find the Harrison Caves, an impressive cave system with cathedral-like rooms, rushing waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and extraordinary rock formations.
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Barbados is surrounded by white sandy beaches that are awesome. Even if it is difficult to find a favorite among the beaches, Bottom Bay Beach is definitely one of the most beautiful of its kind, because here you will find everything you would expect from a Caribbean dream beach: white sandy beach, coconut trees for shade donate, crystal clear water and impressive rock formations.
An exception to these beaches are the so-called Animal Flower Caves, which can be found in the extreme north of the island. Here the sea has washed huge caves into the karst rock, at the bottom of which sea anemones, the so-called Animal Flowers, live in the shallow water.
Barbados activities
While most visitors come to Barbados to unwind on the beach, there are some excellent things to do on the island. Colorful fish, sea anemones and sea turtles can be discovered while snorkeling in the bathtub-warm water. If you dare to go a little further out with scuba diving, you will see the whole diversity of the Caribbean Sea.
Those who prefer to stay on land can discover the island on a bike tour, small cafés and restaurants on the side of the road invite you to linger in the shade of palm trees when it gets too warm. A curious feature of Barbados is the so-called Rihanna Drive, the street on which the world-famous singer grew up. Many fans come and take a picture with the street sign to show that they have been to their idol's birthplace.
Delicacies in Barbados
The Caribbean island of Barbados has a variety of great dining options for its visitors. The most authentic glimpse of local cuisine can be found in the small restaurants a little away from the big resorts and more often than not the hospitable Barbadosians invite you to try the entire menu.
Those looking for an upscale experience will find excellent seafood restaurants at The Cliff, Daphne's or Cin Cin, all offering freshly caught fish from the island's waters. For a breakfast with a difference, gospel breakfasts are available to travelers at The Crane Resort, one of Barbados' oldest resort hotels. Local church choirs perform here every Sunday during breakfast and present their gospel songs.
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