Black Rock Trip Overview
Tucked in the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles, Barbados is the Caribbean’s easternmost island. Its different coasts offer beaches that range from powdery sand and cerulean waters of the Caribbean to the perfect swells of the eastern Atlantic coast. Sequestered from the luxury resorts, the rugged Atlantic coast is where surfers and naturalists flock. Discover the best beaches of Barbados — where there really is something for everyone. Visit ten idyllic beaches in total while viewing the local sights and lifestyle.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Black Rock, Caribbean
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Black Rock, Barbados, Caribbean
Tucked in the southern corner of the Lesser Antilles, Barbados is the Caribbean’s easternmost island. Its different coasts offer beaches that range from powdery sand and cerulean waters of the Caribbean to the perfect swells of the eastern Atlantic coast. Sequestered from the luxury resorts, the rugged Atlantic coast is where surfers and naturalists flock. Discover the best beaches of Barbados — where there really is something for everyone. Visit ten idyllic beaches in total while viewing the local sights and lifestyle.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Carlisle Bay, Bay Street, Bridgetown Barbados
Carlisle Bay is a crescent shaped bay and natural harbour on the west coast of Barbados. As the main harbour adjoining the capital city Bridgetown, Carlisle Bay was once full of merchant vessels, particularly those of the British. Today you’ll find catamarans and luxury yachts anchored here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Speightstown, Speightstown, Saint Peter Parish, Barbados
Speightstown, also known as Little Bristol, is the second largest town center of Barbados. It is situated 12 miles north of the capital city of Bridgetown, in the northern parish of Saint Peter.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bathsheba, Bathsheba, Saint Joseph Parish, Barbados
Legend has it that Bathsheba, wife of King David, bathed in milk to keep her skin beautiful and soft. Legend also says that the surf covered white waters of Bathsheba, Barbados rich in minerals and life is said to resemble Bathsheba’s bath in both appearance health giving value.
This is the rugged east coast of Barbados, where visitors come to breath the air, soak in the invigorating Bathsheba Pools and feel alive.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oistins, Oistins, Christ Church Parish, Barbados
Oistins is an active fishing town on the south coast and is a hub of activity on weekend nights.
On Friday night particularly, the big thing to do is go to the fish fry at Oistins Bay Gardens. The food is the main draw – excellent fish, (tuna, swordfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, flying fish), lobster, chicken etc served in an extremely informal setting. You can get your fish grilled or fried depending on which vendor you choose from. It’s all cooked on the spot in front of you.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dover, Dover, Christ Church Parish, Barbados
Dover Beach is located in middle of the popular St.Lawrence Gap, on the south coast of the island.
The wide and expansive beach is popular for a variety of watersports including Hobie Cat sailing, jetskiing, boogie boarding and even windsurfing.
Although there are no strong currents in the area, the sea is quite active. A lifeguard is on duty at the beach to ensure your safety.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rockley Beach, South coast, Hastings Barbados
Also known as Accra Beach, this very popular south coast beach offers a combination of exciting waves and calm swimming.
The southern end of the beach is perfect for smaller children, as there is a pool-like area protected by rocks that break the force of the waves. For older children the thrill of boogie boarding on the crested waves awaits!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barbados, Barbados
Enjoy a delicious local lunch at a typical rumshop where the drinks and cheap and the people are friendly
Duration: 45 minutes
