Coves of pearly beaches and crystal-clear waters. Inland living nature. Happiness, hospitality and music. A Caribbean rainbow marked by a British lifestyle. An island with a green heart where the sun shines all year round.

There’s no doubt that this island of the Lesser Antilles guarantees full-fledged vacations with offers for everybody and, above all, for those who come looking for the thrill of the sea and the watersports. To the west, the island boasts beaches of shallow waters which are perfect for families and kids, teeming with conveniences for the practice of nautical sports and equipped with a good fleet of tourist boats. On the Atlantic coast, the tides and the winds combine for the perfect surfing and windsurfing dream. A good case in point is Bathsheba, a fishermen’s village famous for its huge waves that crash against the rocky formations jutting out of the sea. Due to the amount of foam these violent waves generates, the local beach has been nicknamed the Soup Bowl. Inhabitants are warmhearted, gleeful and musical. Their cities always feature a picturesque atmosphere. Brimming with sunbathers, culture and stores, Bridgetown –the island nation’s capital- shows very visible English influence as a result of over 300 years of British rule. Pay a visit to the Lord Nelson statue in the heart of Trafalgar Square and you’ll see it all by yourself! In addition, there’re countless restaurants –flying fish is the treat of choice- and abundance of hotspots where calypso, reggae and steelband music are played live to sprinkle the nightlife. Furthermore, the island boasts 200 hotels, inns, apartments, cabanas and villages for every liking and budget. Barbados shows off magnificent golf courses, wild trails that run through heavy jungles, natural parks and protected areas for the conservation of the local wildlife. Just another must-see is the Animal Flower Cave on the north part of the island. Through the cracks erosion has chipped away in the cave walls, visitors may enjoy an incredible view of the Atlantic Ocean. The Andromeda Garden is an idyllic place full of orchids, palm trees, ferns, hibiscuses, bougainvillea, begonias and cactuses. The scenery, carpeted with flowers and trees, is run through by a rivulet whose watercourse spills into ponds that invite visitors to take a refreshing swim. Another curious activity for visitors is to find, on this island full of music and fun, the British-style order and discipline wherever they go. Such traditions as the 5 o’clock tea or the games of cricket and polo are well preserved and have grown deep roots. And amidst all this, there’s a blend of serenity and life-loving spirit that mark the island’s ambience and in which a fundamental role is played by the charms and niceties of the Barbadian people –also called Bajans.

The 5 o’clock tea tradition, the games of cricket and polo are legit tokens of this island nation’s strong British influence