Barbados route: 9 stops from Rockley Beach to Bathsheba
Explore Barbados across 106 km connecting the island's top attractions: start at the popular Rockley Beach and Pebbles Beach on the southwest coast, visit the capital Bridgetown, then travel north to the historic Morgan Lewis Windmill before heading to the lush east side featuring Bathsheba, Huntes Gardens, and Animal Flower Cave, with St Lawrence Gap offering dining and nightlife along the route.
- Distance
- 106.0 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Rockley Beach
- End
- St Lawrence Gap
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Rockley Beach — Popular beach on the southwest side with deep blue water
- Pebbles Beach — Beach on the southwest side near Hilton Resort
- Bridgetown — Capital of Barbados, founded in 1628
- Morgan Lewis Windmill — Historic windmill in the northern part of the island
- Bathsheba — Location on the east side with lush vegetation and Sea View Bar
- Huntes Gardens — Lush tropical botanical garden featuring native plant species, exotic flowers, and peaceful walking paths showcasing Barbados's diverse flora and natural landscape.
- Animal Flower Cave — Cave on the northern part of the island with ocean access and pool lagoon
- Carlisle Bay — Bay area ranked as number one best thing to do on the island
- St Lawrence Gap — Area on southwest side with nightlife, restaurants, and bars
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit Rockley Beach in the mornings to see horses brought down for a swim
- Food
- Have brunch at Mimosas restaurant where you can see turtles swimming offshore
- Food
- Go to Fish Fry on Friday nights in the St Lawrence Gap area for dining and nightlife
- Tip
- Visit Morgan Lewis Windmill for photogenic views and island history
- Tip
- Explore Andromeda Botanical Garden in Bathsheba with admission around $15 USD
- Tip
- Visit Hunts Garden, described as enchanting, built in a canyon-like area with admission of $20 USD
- Food
- Do rum tasting to learn about Barbados rum production; Mount Gay is the number one brand
- Tip
- Visit Animal Flower Cave in the northern part of the island; admission is 40 Barbadian dollars for adults, 20 for children
- Tip
- Go to Bathsheba Beach on the east side for surfing; it catches Atlantic swells first
- Tip
- Explore the east side of Barbados for lush vegetation and laidback vibes, different from the touristic west side
- Where to stay
- Stay near Rockley Beach or Pebbles Beach area on the southwest side for accommodation options like Hilton Resort
- Timing
- Visit the west side of Barbados for sunset viewing
Video on this route
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