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Bridgetown is one of the most well-known cities in Barbados, and it's easily reachable from Long Bay. You'll find it approximately 18 kilometres to the west.
Just 4 kilometres away, Pollards offers some must-see sights. Crane Beach and Bathsheba Beach are both popular with travellers. Don't forget about Bottom Bay Beach either!
Keep your eyes open for seashells to add to your collection or try to spot small animals like starfish and sea urchins at Brownes Beach and Miami Beach. You'll find these fabulous pieces of coastline 20 kilometres and 13 kilometres away, respectively.
The soft sounds of nature await you at Animal Flower Cave. It's situated just 30 kilometres away, so you needn't be stuck on the road all day. Queen's Park, 19 kilometres away, is another recommended option.
If you're considering travelling further afield, go 1 kilometre northeast to Harrismith. It's here you'll come across Bath Beach and the Codrington College. We also suggest trying out Wellhouse, 1 kilometre to the northwest, for Sunbury Plantation House and Ragged Point Lighthouse.
Mangrove, 5 kilometres to the southwest, is a great day trip. You can use it as a base when stopping by Foul Bay Beach, Barbados Concorde Experience and St. Philip Parish Church. If you need more persuading, other nearby attractions include the Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park and the Kendal Sporting.
Credit cards? Check. Passport? Check. But have you brought your appetite? With some delicious food and drink to indulge in in this destination, it's the one thing you really won't want to leave at home.
Are you keen to know some of the staple ingredients used here? Get ready to taste yams and breafruit in a number of your meals.
When in Long Bay, you should eat like the locals do. That means sitting down to a meal of pepperpot (spicy pork) or flying fish cutter (fried fish with bread), a couple of the region's classic recipes.
Calories don't count when you're travelling, right? So it's the perfect excuse to satisfy your sugar cravings with some coconut bread, a much-loved dessert.
You're bound to sense some excitement in the air around the 30th of November. The locals will be getting ready for Independence Day, a day of nation-wide celebrations.
With just a small amount of your holiday allowance left in your wallet, remember to grab some mementos of the gorgeous Barbados region before you say your final goodbye.
If you'll be travelling by air, you'll probably be using Pointe-a-Pitre International Airport (PTP). It's 420 kilometres to the northwest. Pack your bags, map out a route and set that alarm clock!
Looking for a recommendation? The Crane Resort and Atlantis Hotel are neck and neck when it comes to quality service and a rejuvenating night's rest.
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Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024
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