Bridgetown

Visitors can enjoy duty free shopping and barter for a bargain among the many street vendors selling a selection of goods and produce. Bridgetown has a myriad of superb restaurants where you can sample many gastronomic delights or little cafes serving traditional favourites such as cou-cou and fried flying fish, macaroni pie, pudding and souse and pickled pork with spiced sweet potatoes. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Parliament Buildings of Barbados. It is also the hub of the island's public transport system and has one of the busiest ports in the Caribbean. Carlisle Bay is a glorious crescent-shaped bay at Bridgetown, featuring a stunning sandy beach. The crystal-clear waters are home to rays, turtles, tropical fish, sea horses - and 6 shipwrecks! The nearby marine park is a highly regarded spot for scuba diving and snorkelling. Popular attractions in Bridgetown include St Michael's Cathedral, Barbados Garrison, George Washington House, Barbados Museum and Parliament Buildings. There's no shortage of nightlife in Bridgetown - from relaxing beach bars where you can listen to music and sip cocktails in a laid-back seafront setting, to vibrant nightclubs and beach parties where you can dance the night away.