Barbados In A Nutshell 2019 - 2020

96 The East Coast The Ermy Bourne Highway hugs the east coast from Belleplaine at the northern end through to Cattlewash. In the area of Belleplaine, stop by Sand Dunes , a friendly, casual roadside bar and restaurant run by Curtis Hall – they serve ice cold drinks and the tastiest, fresh grilled fish with macaroni pie. Further along the Ermy Bourne Highway is Cattlewash and its wild Atlantic seascape, with the spectacular clay escarpment of Chalky Mount, rising up dramatically inland. Chill ’n Breeze , located right on the beach at Barclays Park, is a wonderful spot to stop for a rum punch and sample their locally inspired menu while enjoying the fresh sea breeze. The quaint, seaside village of Bathsheba is just over the next hill. In the middle of the bay is ‘Soup Bowl’, a favourite surf spot with top surfers from around the world! The view and the lunch at Round House are equally enjoyable! Another wonderful stop for lunch on the east coast is the historic Atlantis Hotel in Tent Bay. Having undergone an extensive and thoughtful renovation some years ago, Atlantis still retains its unique charm and famous West Indian Buffet lunches on Wednesdays and Sundays (reservations strongly advised: 433 9445). The menu is varied and offers authentic Bajan and Caribbean cuisine. In the hills just above Atlantis, you’ll find Andromeda Botanic Gardens , encompassing some 6 acres of tropical gardens with a profusion of exotic flowers, plants and trees collected from around the world. From here, take an amble over to Ragged Point, the most easterly point of the island, just south of the Lighthouse is a sign to Frank and Karlene Cossey’s Deebles Point Art Gallery & Café . Their family also have an impressive array of exotic fish aquariums and an orchid collection. From there you can easily explore Deebles Point which has steps cut into the cliff with a lovely view of Ragged Point Lighthouse and Spring Bay. Sightseeing The Bathsheba coastilne Photos: Mike Toy Ragged Point

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