Southern Barbados Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Southern Barbados

The west coast of Barbados is sheltered and had the first European settlements, the east coast is exposed with a dangerous lee shore. The south coast is something between, with a distinct transition at Oistins and South Point. Oistins became a fishing village, but was never a major port for long-distance shipping. In the late 20th century the area was boosted by the expansion of flights into Seawell, on the flat terrain a few miles inland - in 1976 this airport was renamed for Grantly Adams (1898-1971), first premier of Barbados. (Surely just a coincidence that in 1976 his son Tom Adams became Prime Minister.) Budget flights brought active holidaymakers who weren't content to sunbathe on a beach, and who wanted water sports such as wind-surfing. That market, plus short travel times to the

Where to Eat in Southern Barbados

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Oistins
• 🍴Zen

Where to Stay in Southern Barbados

• 🏨Accra Beach Hotel
• 🏨Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown
• 🏨Long Breeze Villa
• 🏨Rockley Golf and Country Club
• 🏨Sea Breeze Beach House
• 🏨The Crane Resort

Southern Barbados Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: