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Barbados
Sway to the rhythm
of this island in the sun

The beaches in Barbados are a true legend

Along with blissful beaches, four different coastlines to explore, chic hotels and heritage towns, you’ll also find a big, warm Bajan welcome. And there’s more. You can swim, snorkel, dive, surf, or cruise around the island. There are caves to delve into, wildlife reserves to visit and of course there’s lots of music to dance to (whilst sipping a rum cocktail, of course). Barbados has it all. Let Cosa take you there.

Have fun buying some unique souvenirs on the island of Barbados
where it is

Where it is

Caribbean

When to go

When to go

December to May

Why go there

Why go there

Great beaches
Heritage towns
Luxury hotels

what to see

What to see

Bridgetown
Lovely coasts
Colonial heritage

Bridgetown offers the only urban experience on the small, Caribbean island

Heritage and history

Bridgetown offers the only urban experience on the small, Caribbean island

Visit the well-preserved capital of Bridgetown, with its fine examples of colonial architecture. Learn about the island’s fascinating history in the interactive museum in Speightstown.

Bottom Bay beach is one of the most secluded of all of Barbados beaches

Perfect picture of paradise

Bottom Bay beach is one of the most secluded of all of Barbados beaches

There’s a beach for everyone in Barbados. Soft sand, crystal-clear calm waters or wilder waves for water sports? Ask us about the best ones.

A Barbados luxury resort, Sandy Lane is world famous for its peaceful setting

Sleep in simply divine hotels

A Barbados luxury resort, Sandy Lane is world famous for its peaceful setting

You’re spoilt for choice for accommodation on Barbados. Indulge in high-end luxury with golf courses or go barefoot in beachside boutique hotels.

Learn more about Antillean Crested Hummingbird in Barbados

Life away from the beach

Learn more about Antillean Crested Hummingbird in Barbados

Tear yourself away from the golden sands and visit a wildlife reserve, see stalactites in Harrison’s Cave or swim in the Animal Flower Cave.

Enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables of Barbados

Travel in Barbados

Enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables of Barbados

December to May is the approximate dry season in Barbados. Be aware that the island isn’t completely free from hurricanes but less susceptible than some other Caribbean islands. Ask us for the optimum time to visit. Once on the island, it takes roughly an hour to get from one end to the other by car. Or let us arrange a local guide to take you from coast to coast, and show you the lush interior of this tropical idyll.

Barbados facts

Barbados is the easternmost island of the Lesser Antilles and is actually totally surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Roughly 34km by 23km, it’s not big at all and is also relatively flat, the highest point is Mount Hillaby at 340m. Once a British colony with sugar plantations and slaves, Barbados gained full independence in 1966 and became a republic in 2021. Most of the population of 302,000 are of Afro-Caribbean descent. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road.

How to know the time zone

Time zone

UTC -4

Check the flight time

Flight time

14 hours from Switzerland

local currency

Local currency

Barbadian dollar

Dial code by country

Dialling code

+1

Barbados