A Simple Barbados Map
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Zoom in and out on this simple Barbados Map to get a close up of roads. Click on the icons to read about highlights of the island's main towns. It is a good idea to have a printed version of a Barbados map if you feel adventurous or prefer to travel on your own. Most hotels and attractions on the island have a variety of maps of Barbados you can take with you for your convenience. Some local tourist guides/booklets have a map of Barbados inserted. To my knowledge, to date, the most clear and best detailed Barbados map can be found in the "Barbados in a Nutshell" publication, a useful mini-island guide of places to go and things to do. You will find this guide at most hotels.
With the Barbados map and the "Barbados in a Nutshell" guide you can take full advantage of the nearest beaches, attractions, and restaurants from any where on the island.
It is a small island,166 square miles (430 sq km)formed of lime stone coral. It has over 90km of coastline boasting white sandy beaches,many coral reefs and underwater sites.
On your Barbados map the island is shown divided into its eleven parishes: St. Lucy, St.Peter, St.Andrew, St.Joseph, St. John, St.Philip, Christ Church, St.Michael, St.James, St.Thomas and St.George. And has four main towns, Speighstown, Holetown, Oistins and Bridgetown.
Barbados has a good transportation system and road network making any place you wish to go on your Barbados map easily accessible by car or bus.
SpeightstownSpeighstown offers history, architecture, shopping, art galleries and fine dining restaurants right next to the beach.
Speightstown is the first major port and commercial centre of Barbados. Named after William Speight, a member of Barbados' first Assembly during the colonial years and former land owner where the city stands.
A colorful history reaches back to the 17th century when it served as one of the main ports connecting the island with the “mother country,” England. In those days Speightstown was referred to as “Little Bristol” because of the trading connections with Bristol in England.
HoletownHoletown has the beauty of Villas, the beach, fast food and fine dining restaurants and great shopping at the chattel house village.The chattel house village offers souvenirs, clothing and hand printed or batik beach wear. Holetown is a definite place to get your beach going accessories. Some shops also carry evening wear so you can easily dine out in style.
BridgetownThe capital of Barbados is Bridgetown. Bridgetown is the shopping centre of the island and duty-free shopping is widespread in this capital city.
You can shop duty-free on many items including clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, CDs, perfumes and more.
Popular duty-free stores are located on Broad Street inluding: Cave Shepherd, Columbian Emeralds and the Royal Shop amongst others. Shop for local and Caribbean art, craft and Bajan treats at Pelican Village, which is located almost next door to the cruise terminal and just opposite to the Cheap Side Fish Market. Besides shopping, Bridgetown is a good place to take in some of Barbados' heritage: statues, paintings featured at Heroes Square and the architecture of parliament building. In addition the capital city has a few fine places to catch a bite to eat, during the day the Water Front Cafe' serves a scrumptious lunch, while by night Jazz artists serenade you through dinner. Bajan's often say they are going to town, they usually mean Bridgetown. Town is located in the parish of St. Michael and is open 6 days a week ( Monday-Saturdays) from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and some stores open until 6:00pm on Fridays.
OistinsOistins is full of traditions, heritage and of course good bajan food.It was at Oistins wherethe fight between the Roundheads and the Royalists took place and from which Articles of Agreement were established in 1639 and the third oldest parliament in the Common wealth emerged.
The town of Oistins is famous for its fish fries and local cuisine. There are endless vendors selling local fare from quaint wooden structures from which to choose your Bajan meal. The food at this affair makes this fishing village is a must-visit when on Barbados, no matter where you are staying on the island.
Approximately 10 minutes away from Grantley Adams International airport. You can easily get to Oistins by car or Bus. Going to Oistins by bus from Speighstown or Holetwon (on the west coast) take the “Oistins” bus, the last stop will be the Oistins bus terminal which is right next to the Oistins fish village. This makes it extremely convenient to leave by bus when you are ready. Travelling to Oistins from Bridgetown you can take a route #11 Zr van, a “Silver Sands” or “Sam Lord's Castle” mini-bus or transport board bus. If you are not sure which stop will be yours simply tell the driver where you would like to get off.
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