Introduction
The differences between the east and west coast are so strong that it should pay a visit to two. The east coast of the Atlantic is slightly built and of a pristine, rugged beauty. The west coast faces the Caribbean. Although almost all the hotels here are found, but the coast still has its charm and refined elegance of its preserves. The Barbados National Trust offers information on various opportunities in the recreational activity, like walking or bicycle tours.
Bridgetown and Excursions
Barbados was discovered in 1536 by the Portuguese, but was then on 17 Century to the Declaration of Independence in 1966 under British sovereignty. The capital Bridgetown is particularly English here there is even a miniature version of London’s Trafalgar Square, complete with a statue of Lord Nelson. The city is relatively small, on a stroll around town you can completely look at rest of the main attractions: Fairchild Market, St. Michael’s Cathedral (1789), the old synagogue, the Garrison Savannah, Queens Park, Belleville, Government House and the Museum of Barbados. Temple Yard has a Rastafarian street market is held.
From the parish church of St. John has a beautiful view on the East Coast. In the churchyard lies buried Ferdinando Paleologus, a possible descendant of Byzantine emperors.
Places to go:
Codrington College, near Consett Bay, one of the oldest schools of theology in the Western Hemisphere, was built in 1745.
Morgan Lewis Mill is in the Scotland District of St. Andrew. The Dutch windmill from the time of the sugar cane plantations is very well preserved. The mill has been restored and open to the public.
Newcastle Coral Stone Gates: The gates at St. Joseph was built by 20th Century Fox for the film Iceland in the Sun. In the terraced Andromeda Gardens you can watch a walk in the lush tropical plants.
Welchman Hall Gully of St. Thomas is a deep gorge in the 19th Century planted with rare fruit and spice trees was. Today, this botanical garden by the National Trust (Association for Conservation and Preservation).
The East Coast Road, which runs along the east coast, offers a breathtaking view over the roaring Atlantic waves breaking on the rocky coast.
Holetown (St. James) and the East Coast
Holetown (St. James): On the monument in the center is given as the founding year of 1605, the city was actually founded but only 1627th Some buildings from that period have survived. In St. James, the first church in the city, there is a baptismal font from the 17th Century. The church bell bears the inscription God bless King William, 1696.
Harrison’s Cave is worth a visit in St. Thomas. This enlightened spooky stalactite cave with stalagmites and stalactites is particularly impressive. A small train runs through the 1.5 km-long cave. Daily opening times: 09.00-16.00 clock.
Flower Forest is a botanical garden to admire in the whole variety of exotic flora is Barbadian. Walks on the grounds offer spectacular views of Chalky Mountain, Mount Hillaby and the Atlantic Ocean.
On the east coast of the island seem to Bathsheba the pastel-colored houses in the city to be fixed to the chalky cliffs, towering high above the Atlantic. The place is known for its numerous pottery and ceramics.
Gun Hill St. George was once a military observation post. Here is an English soldier a lion carved into the rock wall has. Is also worth seeing the St. Georges Church (18th century), which has a beautiful altar.
Platinum Coast
This picturesque coastline with white sand beaches and turquoise blue sea is known as Millionaires Row (street of millionaires).
Speightstown, St. Lucy and the Atlantic coast
Speightstown is located in northwestern St. Peter. This is typical of the West Indies village with wooden houses, shops, old churches and lively, friendly people. The ruins of the once magnificent plantation villa Farley Hill House are overgrown with hibiscus flowers and poinsettias. Also worth a visit is St Nicholas Abbey. The manor house from the time of the great plantations is well preserved and impressed by his Persian arches and well manicured garden.
At the northernmost point of the island (St. Lucy) is the Animal Flower Cave. This cave was gradually ausgespühlt from sea water and shaped. The coral rocks shine here in different shades of color.
Along the Atlantic coast is driving through sugar cane growing region with picturesque wooden houses and small churches. At Crane Beach, there are very nice views.
Sam Lord’s Castle in the south of the island, the former residence of a plantation owner, is now a hotel and is decorated with beautiful furniture from Barbadian mahogany.
Ecotourism
Eco-tourism is becoming increasingly important in Barbados and the possibilities for cyclists and walkers to be expanded. Information, including special events, are available from the Barbados National Trust site. Address: Wildey House, Wildey, St. Michael. Tel: 436 90 33, 426 24 21 Fax: 429 90 55th (E-mail: natrust@sunbeach.net; Internet: www.trust.funbarbados.com). The variety of habitats on the island is impressive and worth preserving. In particular the following areas to give a special impression of Barbadian flora and fauna, mangrove swamps (Graeme Hall Swamp), wetlands, tropical rainforests and dramatic gorges (Turners Hall Woods, Jack-in-the-Box Gully, Welchman Hall Gully), limestone caves ( Harrison’s Cave), cliffs, dunes (east coast, Chancery Lane Beach), coral reefs and marine protected areas (Atlantis Submarines, Barbados Marine Reserve) and the Wildlife Reserve.
