Barbados in a Nutshell - 2022 - EBook

74 Sightseeing The Animal Flower Cave is located on the craggy cliff tops at the northernmost point of the island. This large sea cave, with several huge chambers, is filled with pools, unusual rock formations and a few sea anemones. The cliff top restaurant, family owned and run by Sue and Mannie Ward, has become a favourite dining spot with awesome ocean views. There are also many other marvellous photo opportunities to be had in this area at River Bay, Little Bay and Cove Bay on the north east coast. The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is set amidst a lush mahogany grove where you can mingle with free roaming monkeys, turtles, deer, maras and many other animals. Their information centre features snakes, an iguana sanctuary and birds. Feeding time at 2pm is the most popular time to visit. Just next door, Grenade Hall Forest & Signal Station houses many interesting artifacts, including pre- Colombian tools unearthed during its restoration. The forest has over 2 km of trails winding through many species of trees and plant life – intriguing, informative and educational - and of course, more monkeys! Another fascinating stop in the north is St. Nicholas Abbey . Built in 1658, it is one of only three remaining Jacobean houses in the western hemisphere, and probably the oldest Animal Flower Cave “A must see for the adventurous.” A natural wonder of Barbados not to be missed. Located at the most northerly tip of the island where the coastal scenery is spectacular. The name historically comes from the many sea anemones that were present when the cave was discovered in 1753. Waves permitting, you can have a delicious swim in the natural rock pool. The view from the naturally formed ‘windows’ out to the sea and the pounding surf is simply awesome, so don’t forget your camera. The Restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy lunch whilst experiencing THE best ocean view in Barbados, where the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet. An ideal place for whale watching from February to April. Cave Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm Cave closed during high seas Restaurant Open Tue-Sun 11:30am–3:30pm Reservations: (246) 439 8797 North Point, St. Lucy animalflowercave@outlook.com animalflowercave.com