Fodor's InFocus Barbados & St Lucia by Fodor's Travel Guides

Author:Fodor's Travel Guides [Fodor’s Travel Guides]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
Published: 2021-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

East Coast

On the east coast, the crashing Atlantic surf has eroded the shoreline, forming steep cliffs and exposing prehistoric rocks that look like giant mushrooms. Bathsheba and Cattlewash are favorite seacoast destinations for local folks on weekends and holidays. In the central interior, narrow roads weave through tiny villages and along and between the ridges. The landscape is covered with tropical vegetation and is rife with fascinating caves and gullies. Between the sweeping views out over the Atlantic and the tiny fishing towns along the northwestern coast are forest and farm, moor and mountain. Most guides include a loop through the far north on a daylong tour of the east coast—it’s a beautiful drive.

s Sights

HAndromeda Botanic Gardens

GARDEN | FAMILY | More than 600 beautiful and unusual plant specimens from around the world are cultivated in 6 acres of gardens nestled among streams, ponds, and rocky outcroppings overlooking the sea above the Bathsheba coastline near Tent Bay. The gardens were created in 1954 with flowering plants collected by the late horticulturist Iris Bannochie (1914–88). They’re now administered by the Barbados National Trust. The Gallery Shop features local art, photography, and crafts. The Garden Café serves sandwiches, salads from the gardens, desserts, and drinks. Entrance fees include unlimited return visits within 3 weeks. EBathsheba P246/433–9384 wwww.andromedabarbados.com A$15.

HAnimal Flower Cave

CAVE | FAMILY | Small sea anemones, or sea worms, resemble flowers when they open their tiny tentacles. They live in small pools in this sea cave at the island’s very northern tip. The cave itself, discovered in 1750, has a coral floor that ranges from 126,000 to 500,000 years old, according to geological estimates. Coral steps lead through an opening in the “roof” into the cave. Bring your bathing suit. Depending on that day’s sea swells, you can swim in the naturally formed pool—and the view of breaking waves from inside the cave is magnificent. Steep stairs, uneven surfaces, and rocks make this an unwise choice for anyone with walking difficulties. The Restaurant, perched at the top of the cliff, opens daily for lunch. The property has a playground, as well as lots of pet goats and sheep wandering around. TIP → The far north is an alternative route to the east coast, and this is a great place to stop for an adventure and refreshments. ENorth Point, Conneltown P246/439–8797 wwww.animalflowercave.com A$13.

HBarbados Wildlife Reserve

NATURE PRESERVE | FAMILY | This reserve at the top of Farley Hill is the habitat of herons, innumerable land turtles, screeching peacocks, shy deer, elusive green monkeys, brilliantly colored parrots (in a large walk-in aviary), snakes, and a caiman. Except for the snakes and the caiman, the animals run or fly freely—so step carefully and keep your hands to yourself. Feeding times (10 am and 2 pm) are your best chances to glimpse green monkeys. TIP → Admission to the reserve also includes admission to nearby Grenade Hall Signal Station (a 19th-century lookout tower) and Forest. EHwy. 2 jAcross from Farley Hill National Park P246/422–8826 wwww.barbadoswildlifereserve.com A$15.

Barclays Park

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