LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Our guide to the best attractions locally when staying in our luxury Barbados villas, there really is something for everybody!
Barbados has a wealth of attractions to keep you busy during your stay, whether it be one of the fantastic eateries, having a few rounds of golf, or snorkelling with turtles.
![Holetown](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Barbados-1080x675-1-360x240.jpeg)
Holetown
Barbados’ west coast is known for its white sands and turquoise waters, and the beach at Holetown is part of the ‘Platinum Coast’ a long stretch of soft sands fringed by swaying palms.
![Sea Shed](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_2337-Edit-1-360x240.jpeg)
Sea Shed
Spend your days lounging by turquoise waters and slip easily into nights dining under the starry Caribbean sky....
![Pebbles Beach](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Horses-950x530-1-360x240.jpeg)
Pebbles Beach
Pebbles beach is located on the south-western coast. The calm waters and white sands lend themselves to snorkelling or scuba diving around the shipwrecks in Carlisle Bay, paddle boarding and kayaking.
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Lone Star Restaurant
Intimate in style, with a cool, contemporary design, Lone Star Barbados is in the exclusive St James area of the island. It is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and situated on the west coast beach.
![Hunte's Garden](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DJ5B1396-360x240.jpg)
Hunte’s Garden
Hunte's Garden is a botanical garden and significant tourist attraction in the St Joseph area of central Barbados, created from the 1950s by horticulturist Anthony Hunte in an unusual sink-hole-like gully.
![Mullins Beach](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mullins-beach-1032x746-1-360x240.jpeg)
Mullins Beach
Mullins beach is located in the parish of St.Peter and is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast.
![Brighton Farmer's Market](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DJ5B1487-1-360x240.jpg)
Brighton Farmer’s Market
In the centre of the island of Barbados, in the parish of St. George, there is a location to which an early morning expedition is made every Saturday morning by a large number of Barbadians as well as members of the expatriate community
![Animal Flower Cave](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ANIMAL_FLOWER_CAVE_-_BARBADOS-360x240.jpeg)
Animal Flower Cave
The Animal Flower Cave is located at the most northerly point of Barbados in the parish of St.Lucy offering spectacular views across the Atlantic Ocean.
![Gibbs Beach](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DJ5B1646-360x240.jpg)
Gibbs Beach
Gibbs beach is a peaceful, tree-lined sandy stretch of beach with calm waters for swimming & snorkelling, plus a great location for sunset watching.
![Golf at Royal Westmoreland](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Golf-in-Barbados-360x240.jpeg)
Golf at Royal Westmoreland
Improve your golf game at Royal Westmoreland. Test yourself on their par 72, 7,045-yard course designed by acclaimed course designer, Robert Trent Jones Jnr.
![Submarine Dive](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/44-360x240.jpeg)
Submarine Dive
Experience the award winning Atlantis submarine tour - one of the most highly recommended things to do in Barbados for families!
![Globe Drive-In Cinema](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/globe-drive-in-608767-360x240.jpeg)
Globe Drive-In Cinema
Movies and dinner under the clear Barbadian skies!
![Chattel Village, Holetown](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/chattel-village-shop-360x240.jpg)
Chattel Village, Holetown
The Chattel Village is a colourful collection of shops located in the popular west coast town of Holetown. The shops are set in lovely tropical gardens making for scenic shopping and browsing.
![Limegrove Lifestyle Centre](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Limegrove-Lifestyle-Centre-1-1-360x240.jpeg)
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Limegrove, located in Holetown, is the best place to shop in Barbados, offering an unmatched selection of luxury and duty-free jewellery, apparel and accessories.
![Bathsheba & The Soup Bowl](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DJ5B1472-360x240.jpg)
Bathsheba & The Soup Bowl
Bathsheba is the main fishing village in the parish of Saint Joseph on the east coast. Along the coast are guest houses, local rum shops and restaurants.
![Island Safari Barbados](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/island-safari_barbados-360x222.jpeg)
Island Safari Barbados
Their unique safari tours take you to all the coolest spots in Barbados only accessible in their 4 x 4 vehicles.
![Captain Dwayne](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/special_watertaxi-360x240.jpeg)
Captain Dwayne
With over 15 years experience, Barbadian Captain Dwayne is licensed and insured to operate commercially along the pristine shores of Barbados
![Seaduced Barbados](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/seadcued-360x240.jpeg)
Seaduced Barbados
Escape aboard one of Seaduced's luxury catamarans or power boats!
![Harrison's Cave](https://theholliesretreats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/harrisons-cave-barbados.jpg)
Harrison’s Cave
One of the Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia's "Seven Wonders of Barbados" is this spectacular cave which is one of our island's most famous attractions.
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St Nicholas Abbey
St. Nicholas Abbey’s 350-year history is filled with colourful tales of murder, love and intrigue; its owners have played pivotal roles in both Barbadian and American history.