What is Barbados mostly known for?

In addition to gorgeous beaches, rich marine life, and breathtaking coastal scenery, Barbados is famed for the dramatic Harrison's Cave, a limestone cavern discovered in the 18th century, just outside the village of Holetown. You can travel through the cave system, which stretches a mile long, by electric tram.



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Fantastic beaches, stunning sights and buzzing nightlife are just a few of the things that make Barbados so popular with vacationers. Aside from the sun, the sea and the sand, Barbados has more attractions per square mile than any other Caribbean island. It's not just its attractions that make it so popular though.

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Barbados is known the world over for its rum punch. A mix of dark Caribbean rum, nutmeg, sugar syrup, bitters and lime, this drink is cool and refreshing ? and just the tipple for sitting beside the pool. From resort spots to Bridgetown bars, you'll be delighted to know it's served pretty much everywhere.

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While shopping in Barbados, purchase some of our recommended souvenirs for our top 10 things to buy and take home.
  • Rum. ...
  • Arts and Crafts. ...
  • Bajan Seasoning. ...
  • Souvenir T-shirts. ...
  • Great Cake / Rum Cake. ...
  • Tamarind Balls. ...
  • Sugar Cake. ...
  • Memories.


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Of course, it is popular also because the best weather in Barbados is when it is cool and dry which is during the middle of winter in the UK. Fish and seafood are very popular on the island as they are caught daily by a fleet of small fishing boats around the island.

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We are the only coral island in the region with all white sand beaches. Barbados has pure drinking water and was the first Caribbean island to have piped water. The island has excellent telecommunications systems. Barbados' cultural diversity helps make the island so distinctively charming.

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Fun Facts About Barbados Geography and Population
  • Barbados is located in the Caribbean West Indies. ...
  • Barbados is the 13th smallest country in the world. ...
  • The island of Barbados is home to approximately 280,000 people. ...
  • Barbados is famous for its beaches and the island has about 60 miles of coastline.


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The U.S. State Department has rated Barbados at Level 1, indicating tourists should “exercise normal precautions.” The crime rate in Barbados is lower than in the U.S. Solo travelers, including women, should feel secure but are advised to exercise general precautions, especially at night.

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Unfortunately, Barbados isn't primarily known as a budget travel destination. The endless array of high-end hotels and luxury resorts combined with high import costs means that expenses can add up quickly. Most travelers to the island prefer to stick to all-inclusive resorts and expensive excursion packages.

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Prohibited Imports Foreign rum and matches, pornography, fresh fruit and vegetables (unless grown in or conveyed through certain areas, and with requisite permission: contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for further information), and articles made of camouflage material.

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In Barbados there are no nude beaches and all beaches are open to the public. Nude bathing is illegal on Barbados beaches.

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Fresh Fruit Sour sop, sugar apple, paw paw, guava, passion fruit, cashew, fat pork, sorrel, Bajan cherry, mango, sea grape, sapodilla, mamee apple, ackee, chili plum, lime, shaddock, grapefruit, lemon, orange, golden apples, gooseberry, dunk and carambola all grow here.

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All beaches are public, and there is no restriction on what you can take there (within the law of course, and generally it is OK to have alcohol in public). It would be different if you took your own alcohol into a beach bar - they would have the right not to want you to do that.

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