Barbados Island, Barbados
From series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”
The island-state of Barbados, which belongs to the Lesser Antilles, is one of the most picturesque and beautiful islands in the world. Barbados is one of the most densely populated islands on the planet. Its surface area is 431 sq km, and the population today is almost 285 000 people. Almost entire coastal country Barbados is assigned to chic villas and first class hotels. Tourism is a foundation of the economy of the island state.
Many popular hotels are located in the beautiful colonial villas and historic buildings. Barbados fits for all types of recreation. Here you can relax for days on the quiet beaches with soft sand or explore the hidden sights, wander through the interesting historical districts or taste the best rums in one of the old factories. The world famous 'Malibu' Rum is produced on Barbados.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'BPWCCUL ATM H&B Hardware' located in 6.81 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Drive-A-Matic Car Rentals' is located in 5.16 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'RUBIS' in 1.7 km
Supermarket: 'Chadderton Supermarket' in 4.61 km
Parking: 'LIME (Barbados)' in 8 km
Apotheek: 'Market Hill Dispensary' in 1.64 km
Police station: 'St. George Police Station' in 4.46 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Country Kitchen' in 1.34 km
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
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From the series 'Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists'
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180 km - Mustique Island
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From the series 'The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet'
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210 km - Palm Island
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From the series 'The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet'
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From the series 'Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet'
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486 km - Plymouth
The deserted city of Plymouth is situated on the Caribbean island of Montserrat that was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. The story of the place is very tragic. The reason for its depopulation is an ecological disaster, which was caused by the eruption of …
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633 km - Gustaf III Airport
Saint-Barthélemy Island is a location one of the most dangerous airports in the world. The airport Gustaf III. Located on the coast and is quite small. Its runway was built perpendicular to the coast, so the pilots, who take the plane to land, have the feeling of …
From the series 'The Most Dangerous Runways in the World'
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