Barbados Travel Information – Adventures & Things to Do
Barbados sits alone as the most easterly island in the Caribbean! While situated in the Lesser Antilles’ Windward Islands, Barbados is a coral based island distinct from it’s volcanic neighbours to the west, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. The island is shaped like a foot, with a length of about 21 miles (34 km) and a width of 14 miles (23 km) at the widest point in the south.
While best known for it’s English heritage, white sandy beaches, cute moke vehicles and being the birthplace of rum (as well as the grapefruit), Barbados is also home to nature reserves, gardens, caves, monkeys, turtles and several excellent golf courses. A Barbados vacation has plenty to offer travelers seeking action in the sea and on land. There’s plenty of snorkeling, water-sports, fishing, sailing, caving, hiking, biking and more…
Check out the activities below – follow their links for more specifics, including Tour Operators who can help you get the most out of your day:
Active and adventurous ‘things to do’ in Barbados:
(click on the highlighted links below for more information on each activity)
- You’ll enjoy Barbados Snorkeling and Barbados Diving around the island
- Gorgeous beaches provide easy access to shallow reefs close to shore and there are two marine sanctuaries
- Enjoy Barbados Golf on any of the island’s half a dozen outstanding golf courses
- There’s plenty of Barbados Water Sports to enjoy
- One of the best islands for Surfing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, windsurfing and more…
- Enjoy Barbados Sailing and Barbados Boating along the coastlines of the islands
- Sailing along the west coast includes snorkeling with turtles and over shipwrecks, along with plenty of rum punch
- Journey underground and visit Barbados Caves
- Explore massive caves with streams or even a unique sea cave!
- Experience Barbados Fishing excursions close to shore
- Choose from ‘big game’ deep-sea fishing, reef fishing and/or bottom fishing
- Barbados Cycling & Mountain Biking is a great way to explore the Island
- Cruise scenic coastal roads or more challenging cross-country and hilly routes
- Barbados Hiking is a great way to appreciate the island’s climate and geography
- Enjoy the Scottish Highlands, coastal hikes and more…
For our “Best of” overview of adventurous things to do in Barbados, click on 7 Top Barbados Adventures
Other activities and ‘things to do’ in Barbados
There are a variety of attractions, including a number of historical sites, plantations & gardens (some even with monkeys) to visit in Barbados as well as horseback riding… There’s plenty of sea-faring options as well! Check out “Other things to do in Barbados” for more info, including local tour operators who can help you make the most of your day.
In the mood for a party?
The island hosts a number of Festivals throughout the year… Check out the Barbados Festivals and Events calendar for dates, locations and more information.
Make your stay more enjoyable
Check out our local Barbados Travel Info (language, power, currency, weather etc…) that will help you plan your trip.
Looking for good rum in Barbados?
No visit to a Caribbean island would be complete without sampling their local rums, and being the birthplace of the liquid gold, Barbados is no exception! Click here to find more information on the Rums of Barbados.
Barbados cares about the environment
Like you, we’re interested in supporting sustainable eco-tourism, and it’s good to know that the twin islands has initiated a number of clean energy initiatives on the island, and offer a number of “green” hotels and tour operators. Check out our Barbados Sustainability page for more info.
With direct flights from the USA, Canada, the UK and Germany, Barbados is easily within reach, so pack your water shoes and snorkel mask and be active in the Caribbean!
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