Date: 30 Oct 2018
50 Things to do in Barbados
Planning a trip to Barbados? There is so much to do, see, eat and experience on our tiny island. Here are 50 of our favourite things to do in Barbados. Challenge yourself to do as many as you can to make the most out of your trip.
1. Go on an island tour
2. Have a mini photo shoot in the Animal Flower Cave
3. Learn to surf at Freights Bay
4. Swim with Sea Turtles
5. Snorkel at the shipwrecks
6. Watch baby turtles hatching with the Barbados Sea Turtle project
7. Build a sandcastle at Carlise Bay
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8. Discover the natural beauty at Hunte’s Gardens
9. Explore the underground world at Harrison’s Cave
10. Dive under the sea on the Atlantis Submarine
11. Take in the view of the east coast at Cherry Tree Hill
12. Swim in the rock pools at Bathsheba
13. Make friends with the Monkeys at the Wildlife Reserve
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14 . Bet on the horses at the Garrison Race Track on Saturdays
15. Watch the horses swim at Pebbles Beach in the early morning
16. Try the world-famous Cuz Fish Cutter also at Pebbles beach.
17. Eat some of the freshest sushi at Umi
18. Try the national dish – Cou Cou and Flying Fish
19. Taste Bajan Street Food from the back of a food van
20. Drink coconut water straight from the coconut
21. Eat at Chefette our local fast food joint
22. Go to Oistins Fish Fry on a Friday night
23. Try the local beer – Banks Beer
24. Taste Bajan Rum Punch (if you are of age of course)
25. Experience the Mount Gay Rum Tour to learn about the world’s oldest rum
26. Learn to wukkup (dance like a Bajan)
27. Be mesmerized at the Harbour Lights Dinner Show
28. Bar hop in St. Lawrence Gap
29. Order rum from a rum shop (warning you will get a whole bottle instead of one shot)
30. Play dominoes with a local at a rum shop
31. Step back in time at the Barbados Museum
32. Visit a plantation house like Sunbury or St. Nicholas Abbey
33. Check out the stunning St. John’s Parish Church
34. Explore the heart of Bridgetown with Lickrish Food Tours
35. Unwind with a massage at the Karma Spa at Bougainvillea Barbados or Sugar Bay Resort
36. Relax on a Catamaran Cruise
37. Party like a pirate on the Jolly Roger
38. Play a round of golf at one of the famous courses
39. Take a guided hike to discover the untouched beauty of the island
40. Go on a deep-sea fishing trip
41. Try stand up paddle boarding or paddleboard yoga if you’re good!
42. Browse local art at Off the Wall Art gallery
43. Watch the potters work at Earthworks and take home a souvenir
44. Ride on the Reggae bus or ‘ZR’ as called by locals
45. Rent a mini moke to get around
46. Duty-Free Shop at Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
47. Watch a cricket match at Kensington Oval
48. See the sunset from a west coast beach bar
Photo credit: Charles Joynt