Barbados

About this destination

Barbados is a country in the Caribbean. It consists of a single island, which belongs to the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. It is also known as Little England or Bimshire. Barbados is the most easterly located territory of the Antilles; it lies about 175 kilometres east of Saint Vincent. On the south and west coasts there are many beaches with fine sand, while the interior is dotted with hills. The beaches are surrounded by coral reefs. A tropical climate prevails, with an average temperature of 26°C and abundant rainfall, especially in the interior. The rainy season lasts from June to November.