Barbados - a fantastic island surrounded by coral reefs with wonderful beaches, lush tropical nature and smooth mild climate throughout the year . The plains predominate in its landscape, however, the terrain becomes more mountainous towards the east coast . The island is located on the eastern extremity of Malyi Archipelago Antilles . Its eastern coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean, and the western by the Caribbean Sea . This is a former colony of Great Britain, where all British traditions are still carefully kept . @ Barbados is often called "Little England" . There are protected places on the island where unique species of tropical plants and animals are preserved in the wild - so it is not surprising that the tours here enjoy the deserved interest of tourists .
Capital - Bridgetown
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How to get to Barbados
There is no direct flight from Russia to Barbados. Foreign airlines offer convenient flight options with connections in London (British Airways) and Frankfurt (Lufthansa + Condor). The duration of the flight is 14-15 hours (without taking into account the connections)
Barbados Airport
14 km east of Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is an international airport of Grantley Adams. Every day airliners from the USA, countries of Europe and the Caribbean region come here. To date, it is the main transportation hub in the eastern Caribbean.
The renovated airport building consists of a huge arrival hall, luggage space, a compartment with ticket offices, a passport control department and a new customs department. Significantly increased service area: tourists arriving in Barbados and departing from it, can sit in a bar or restaurant, buy a variety of goods in specialized shops, including expensive and rare coffee. Porters work at the airport. For their services they ask for 1 American dollar
The resort area can be reached from the airport by taxi or bus. Taxi drivers work around the clock, which is very convenient. They do not have counters, so the cost of transportation is agreed with the client in advance. Buses to Bridgetown depart every half hour from 06.00 to 00.00. Also at the airport, you can arrange a car rental and leave the airport on your own.
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Visa to Barbados
For citizens to enter the country for a period of less than 28 days, Russian citizens are not required to visa.
Customs
Import of foreign currency is not limited (in the declaration it is necessary to indicate the amount of imported money). The export of local currency is prohibited, the foreign currency is not more than the amount specified in the declaration on arrival.
Persons over 18 years of age are allowed duty-free import of 200 cigarettes or 450 g of tobacco products, 0, 75 liters of spirits and 0, 75 liters of wine, 150 ml perfume and 300 ml of perfume, as well as gifts and any other goods with a total cost of not more than 100 BBD. It is forbidden to import fresh fruits and fruits, pets.
Phone numbers
- The British Embassy in Moscow (Barbados is under the protectorate of the United Kingdom of Great Britain): Smolenskaya embankment, 10; Tel. (495) 956-72-00; the nearest Russian Embassy is in Guyana
- First aid: 115
- Fire safety: 113
- Police: 112
- Unified Rescue Service: 119
Transport
Local taxis for fixed routes have fixed tariffs . Before the trip, the tourist should specify with the driver what currency it will pay for.
Rent a car in Barbados
Just note that renting a car on the island is not a cheap pleasure. It will require an international driver's license, you also need to get local rights - their cost is 10 BBD. The traffic is left-sided.
The safety of tourists
The island is very calm, with a low crime rate, but it's still not worth losing tourists. Do not carry valuables, documents and large sums of money with you - there are hotel safes for this. The hotels have their own security services that monitor the territory, but it is better not to leave valuables even in hotels without supervision.
Barbados Coast
@ South Coast - the meeting place of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean with ideal conditions for windsurfing. Along the whole coast there are small hotels 3 and 4 *, bars, restaurants and discos. The nightlife center is St. Lawrence-Gap.
The West Coast is washed by the Caribbean Sea and is famous for its golden sandy beaches and calm clean waters. The best hotels of the island, located here, will suit lovers of a relaxing holiday. Evenings here can be spent in cozy restaurants and bars
East coast of Barbados is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. This is the most beautiful and at the same time - the least explored by the tourists part of the island. There are excellent conditions for surfing and wild beaches.
The north of Barbados is the least populated area. Here is the wildlife sanctuary of Barbados in the St. Peter District (25 km north of Bridgetown) - the habitat of green monkeys, roe deer, otters, turtles, other exotic animals and birds.
Barbados climate
Tropical trade-wind, close to the subequatorial marine . The temperature of the air all year round ranges from +26 .. + 30 ° C, and trade winds and sea breezes are saved from exhausting heat. About 75% of precipitation falls from June to November, the wettest month is July. Also summer is a possible hurricane - the greatest number of them can fall on the island of September to the end of October. The driest months - from February to May, for example in April, only about seven rainy days during the whole month! Actual information: weather forecast for the main resorts of Barbados for the coming days
Beaches
Barbados has a lot of good sandy beaches, each of which has its own special character. The west coast is famous for golden sand, the southern coast is white. All the beaches of the island are municipal, but as a rule, only the guests of these hotels recline on the beach areas near the hotels.
Hotels of Barbados
Most part hotels are concentrated on the western and southern coasts of the island, near the most popular beaches. All prestigious hotels - on the west coast, in the southern part of the island are more democratic hotels that will appeal to lovers of nightlife.
Vinserferam is suitable accommodation on the south or south-east coast - it is here that their pilgrimage places are located. It is not recommended for ordinary tourists to stop on the southeastern coast - the almost complete absence of beaches and large waves will spoil their rest.
The voltage in the electric network is 110/120 V, 50 Hz. US plug sockets and plugs are used. To use European electrical appliances you need an adapter and a converter that changes the voltage from 220V to 110V. In hotels 4 and 5 * adapters are free of charge.
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Money
The currency can be exchanged in commercial banks, exchange offices and hotels. Exchange rates in commercial banks and hotels almost coincide. The island is served by the National Bank of Barbados and, at least, by six branches of international banks, so there are usually no problems with currency exchange. Banks are open from 8:00 to 15:00, Fridays from 9:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00. Banks and most commercial offices work five days a week.
Most major hotels, restaurants and shops at the resorts accept major credit cards and traveler's checks. In the tourism industry, almost universal circulation has the US dollar. In the province with "credit cards" is much more difficult - in most cases, preference is given to cash. In addition, various duties and goods on the markets can also be paid only in cash.
At most hotels and restaurants, tips are already included in the cost of service. If not, it is customary to leave "on tea" 10% of the invoice amount. The maid usually receives 1 USD per room, porters at the airport and hotels - 1 USD for each piece of luggage, taxi drivers - whatever they want.
Shopping and shops of Barbados
Most shops in the capital are open from 8:30 to 16: 30 from Monday to Friday and until 12: 00-13: 00 on Saturday. On the island there are many duty-free shops - there you will have to show your passport and return ticket. Supermarkets are usually open until 20:00. More than a thousand (!) Roma shops are open on the island. Remember Barbados is an expensive island!
Cuisine and restaurants
The restaurants of the island are famous for their diversity: here you can try and dishes of national cuisine, and much more. Especially popular is the food from "flying fish", as well as other seafood. Freshly prepared fish in a restaurant for tourists from 25 BBD. A bottle of water in the mainstream of 2BBD. A bottle of beer from 2 BBD.
Barbados Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions
One of the ways to get acquainted with the sights of the island is to purchase a special "tourist passport" »(Heritage Barbados Passport) for ~ 35USD. It provides an opportunity to visit 16 major museums, natural and architectural monuments of the country with a 50% discount. The owner of such a "passport" can be accompanied free of charge by two children under the age of 12.
Popular tours
Tours on the island with a visit to the Harrison Cave or Orchid Garden, St.Nicholas Abbey plantation, the historic Sunbury Plantation House, a botanical garden and a windmill (half a day) - about 95 USD. Excursion to the rum factory - 40 USD, cruise on the "pirate ship" along the west coast (half day) - 75 USD, cruise on the catamaran (half day) 85-100 USD. Helicopter flight over Barbados (30 minutes) - 180 USD, diving on a submarine - 85 USD, cruise on a four-deck ship; the lowest deck is underwater, with observation windows (half day) - about USD 65.
One-day tours to the nearby islands of the Caribbean (350-420 USD): St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where the famous movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" , the island of Dominica - hundreds of rivers, waterfalls, tropical forests and mountains, St. Lucia - the untouched nature of the tropics, waterfalls and mountains. {{The fineness of the rumor | The excursions are conducted in both English and Russian (in the latter case it is necessary pay for the services of a Russian-speaking guide.)
Active rest
In Barbados well-developed water sports: sailing, water skiing, diving and snorkeling. Thanks to the wind from the Atlantic, the island became a real Mecca for surfers - both beginners and "pros."
The West Bank will like the lovers of scuba diving: the sea hides steep reefs and sunken ships. The eastern shore is "paradise" for surfers, the best place here is the Soup Bowl ("Soup Bowl"). The best place for windsurfing, especially from November to June - Silver Sands ("Silver Sands") on the south coast.
The island also has three internationally reputed golf courses: Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland and Barbados Golf Club
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