Barbados

Quick facts

• Barbados is home to the only remaining 17th-century bridge in the Western Hemisphere, the St. Nicholas Abbey Bridge, which was built in 1658.
• The island is famous for its rum production, with Mount Gay Rum being established in 1703, making it the oldest rum distillery in the world.
• The Holetown Festival, celebrated annually in February, commemorates the arrival of the first English settlers in 1627 and features a week-long showcase of Barbadian culture.
• Barbados has a unique geological feature known as the 'Scotch Bonnet', which is a type of sea shell that can be found on its shores and is the official shell of the island.
• The island's capital, Bridgetown, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its colonial history and well-preserved architecture dating back to the 17th century.

Travel details

Country

Barbados

Wind (now)

27 km/h

Coordinates

13.1939, -59.5432