Tourism in Barbados, Bridgetown, North America

Due to its relatively high levels of development and its favourable location, Barbados has become one of the prime tourist destinations in the Caribbean. Numerous internationally known hotels offering world-class accommodation can be found on the island. Time-shares are available, and many of the smaller local hotels and private villas which dot the island have space available if booked in advance. The southern and western coasts of Barbados are popular, with the calm light blue Caribbean Sea and their fine white and pinkish sandy beaches. Along the island's east coast, which faces the Atlantic Ocean, there are tumbling waves which are perfect for light surfing. Some areas remain risky due to under-tow currents.

Shopping districts are popular in Barbados, with ample duty-free shopping. There is also a festive night-life in mainly tourist areas such as the Saint Lawrence Gap. Other attractions include wildlife reserves, jewelry stores, scuba diving, helicopter rides, golf, festivals (the largest being the annual Crop Over festival July/Aug), sightseeing, cave exploration, exotic drinks and fine clothes shopping.
[edit] Attractions, landmarks and points of interest

Tourism accounts for almost one half of the economy. Name / Parish Location:

- Christ Church

* Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary
* St. Lawrence Gap
* Grantley Adams International Airport
* Chancery Lane Swamp
* Christ Church Foundation School (1809)
* Ocean Park,Barbados
* CRANE BEACH

- St. Andrew

* Chalky Mount potteries
* Cherry Tree Hill
* Morgan Lewis Windmill

- St. George

* Francia Great House
* Gun Hill Signal Station
* Orchid World



- St. James

* St. James Parish Church
* Folkestone Marine Park
* Lancaster Great House Gallery and Gardens
* Queen's College

- St. John

* Codrington College
* Conset Bay
* St. John Parish Church & church yard
* Massiah Street

- St. Joseph

* Andromeda Gardens
* Flower Forest
* Hackleton's Cliff
* Bathsheba



- St. Lucy

* Animal Flower Cave
* Little Bay

- St. Michael

* Barbados Historical Museum
* Bridgetown Synagogue and Cemetery
* Bussa Emancipation Statue
* Ilaro Court
* Garrison Savannah
* Kensington Oval
* Mount Gay Rum
* Barbados National Museum
* George Washington House
* The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters



- St. Peter

* Barbados Wildlife Reserve
* Farley Hill National Park
* St Nicholas Abbey

- St. Philip

* Sunbury Plantation

- St. Thomas

* Clifton Hill Moravian Church
* Harrison's Cave
* Sharon Moravian Church
* Welchman Hall Gully

List of: Cities, towns and villages in Barbados.

* Bridgetown
* Holetown
* Oistins
* Six Cross Roads
* Speightstown
* St Lawrence
* Warrens
* Black Rock
* Bank Hall

Boardwalks
Barbados is now home to two boardwalks. The South Coast boardwalk (opened in 2008) is 1.2 km and runs from Accra Beach to Hastings. Running right alongside the beach, the boardwalk is set in solid concrete fortified by Canadian Nova Scotia granite rocks and planked with Brazilian hardwood. It's very popular with locals and visitors alike. The West Coast boardwalk (opened in 2009) is significantly shorter and made entirely of concrete. It runs along the beach in Holetown. [1]