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he weekend is a great time
to visit Barbados as many
attractions are open and of
course people always seem so
much happier and more relaxed on
weekends!
Below are a few things you can do
in Barbados during a short holiday or
long weekend that will help give you
an authentic ‘Bajan’ experience.
Natural
attractions
Barbados is truly
a gem of an
island, blessed
with a bounty of
beautiful natural
attractions that
lure both locals
and visitors.
Nature lovers
can treat
themselves to
a delightful
weekend enjoying
the island’s
lush vegetation
with each
location offering
something
exciting and new.
Select wisely
based on your
budget, and time
as it’s quite easy
to spend half day,
or even a whole
day, soaking up
the serenity in
any one of the
island’s natural
attractions.
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Welchman Hall Gully
This gully, formed from the collapsed
roof of caves, is still connected to the
island’s largest main cave - Harrisons
Cave and as you walk inland you will
be able to still see evidence of fallen
stalagmites and stalactites... Welchman
Hall Gully has a vast and interesting
assortment of Barbadian, exotic plants
and wildlife and is rich in natural history.
In fact, the grapefruit, originally from
Barbados, is also said to have been
started in this three-quarter mile, St.
Thomas gully.
The gully is also a hot spot for viewing
and photographing some of the island’s
beautiful wild Green Monkeys.
(246) 433-9454
Adults $12US Guide included
Children 5-12yrs $6US
Under 5 Free
Animal Flower Cave
This St. Lucy, sea cave offers spectacular
views of the untamed Atlantic Ocean
and traps raging sea water in its naturally
formed pools. However, this is not its
main attraction.
The cave is home to delicate sea
anemones, or ‘animal flowers’, with
tentacles that retract into the stalk or
stump for safety on contact with any
alien object. The flower then waits
awhile, allowing the danger to pass
before leaving its stalk again.
These anemones are relatives to large
ocean varieties whose tentacles can
sting and paralyze large passing fish. The
‘animal flowers’, coupled with the cool
waters of the Atlantic Ocean, are truly
amazing to see.
(246) 439-8797
Daily 9am – 4:30pm
Adults $10US
Children $5US
Andromeda Gardens
Perfect for nature-lovers, these scenic
tranquil gardens feature the most
extensive collection of tropical plants
in Barbados. Andromeda is home to
over six hundred different species of
plants adapted to a range of tropical
environments, a few small animals and
a tropical stream that runs though the
property, forming serene waterfalls and
pools.
This breathtaking greenery can be
found in the parish of St. Joseph.
(246) 433-9454
Daily 9am – 5pm
Adults $13US
Children Half Price
These are just a few sites that we recommend
for your weekend stay. Other equally inviting
natural attractions include Orchid World, St.
George, the largest and most extensive orchid
collection in the Caribbean, Harrison’s Cave,
St. Thomas, the Flower Forest, St. Joseph and
the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, St. Peter.