Western Barbados

Western Barbados is the area of Barbados that lies north of Bridgetown and comprises the parishes of Saint James, Saint Peter and Saint Lucy. This is the west-facing, most sheltered coast, so it's the best for family beach holidays, and has the highest concentration (and steepest prices) of hotels. Holetown and Speightstown are the two main settlements but it's basically one long ribbon development along the coastal Highway 1B. Tourist maps and similar literature often refer to the sea here as the Caribbean but that's 100 miles west, over the horizon beyond Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent. This here is the Atlantic and can get rough, but it's normally in the "Goldilocks zone" of being calm enough inshore for family bathing, yet lively enough further out for surfing, wind-surfing and the like.

Holetown is where the British first landed in 1625 and the hole being the haven and freshwater creek; initially it was called "Jamestown" for King James I / VI. More settlers arrived in 1627, plantations and transatlantic trade were established, and the area grew up to be the first capital of the colony. However the Earl of Carlisle founded a new settlement with a better natural harbour to the south which overtook it, and is nowadays Bridgetown.

Travel as a Muslim to Western Barbados

The coast highway runs north from Bridgetown via Holetown to Speightstown. All public transport runs along this road, some continuing up to Street Lucy's Church. Bus #1 runs up the coast from Bridgetown Princess Alice Terminal to Holetown and Speightstown every 30-60 mins, but there are also very frequent shuttle vanes. Bus # 1E crosses the top of the island every couple of hours daily between Speightstown and Bathsheba on the east coast.

Highway 2A and the Ronald Mapp Highway, has been built further inland and now takes most of the traffic. It links to the Earl Barrow Highway bypassing Bridgetown, so taxis or other private transfers between the airport and west coast resorts shouldn't exceed an hour. So the coastal highway is nowadays slow and congested in rush hour but not permanently thrombosed.

How to get around in Western Barbados

The coast road is narrow and ratty with traffic, with poor sidewalks, so walking is no fun. Take a shuttle van for any distance along the north-south main drag; getting inland (eg to Harrison's Cave) will involve a taxi or joining an excursion.

What to see in Western Barbados

• Holetown Monument commemorates the first English landing.
• Saint James Parish Church in Holetown was the first church in Barbados, founded in 1628. The present structure dates from 1874.
• Farley Hill GPS: 13.266, -59.594 (pictured at head of page) is at Benny Hall on Highway 2, straddling the boundary with Saint Andrew. The 19th C mansion is now a ruin. It's set in Barbados Wildlife Reserve; brick paths lead through four acres of mahogany forest. Adult B$30, child B$15, which includes admission to Grenade Hall Signal Station.

What to do in Western Barbados

• Scuba diving: the main concentration of shacks is in Bridgetown, but one operator is based in Holetown:

• Hightide Watersports - Coral Reef Club, Holetown GPS: 13.194, -59.641 Below Hwy 1B jcn with Porters Road ☎ +1 246 432 0931 - Opening from Monday to Saturdayt One-tank dive B$160, 2-tank dives B$270
• The Holetown Festival in February celebrates the arrival of the English in Barbados with parades, dances, games, street fairs, and hymns and prayer at Saint James Parish Church.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Western Barbados

• Limegrove Mall in Holetown is full of clothing stores.
• New Town Plaza in Speightstown is attractive, with a collection of boutique stores.

Halal Restaurants in Western Barbados

• Bean & Bagel, Holetown, is open daily 8AM Monday - 3PM.

• Ragamuffins |

Holetown, Saint James ☎ +1 246-432-2119 - B$50 Caribbean influenced food: blackened shrimp, curries, and a delicious Vegetarian stew.

• Zaccios Restaurant - was Cocomos |

Holetown ☎ +1 246 432-0134 Ocean-front dining. Open for Lunch & Dinner. Good value for money. Relaxed atmosphere. Happy Hour from 4 - 6PM. International cuisine - Pizzas Take Away.

• The Fisherman's Pub - Speightstown, Saint Peter ☎ +1 246 422 2703 Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, West to 2AM Lunch from B$25, dinner from B$30 . Reasonable priced pub with local food that is hopping on Wednesday nights with live music but sleepy and goes to bed early on other nights.
• The Cliff | Derricks, Saint James GPS: West Coast Road between Fitt's Village and Holetown ☎ +1 246 432-1922 - B$200 The gourmand destination in Barbados with excellent food at astronomical, for Barbados, prices, and a fantastic cliff-side setting.
• Daphne's | Payne's Bay, Saint James GPS: West Coast Road between Fitt's Village and Holetown ☎ +1 246 432-2471 - B$150Daphne's is a branch of a London restaurant of the same name.
• Roti Den - Highway 1, Payne's Bay, Saint James GPS: Jcn with Holders Hill opposite Exxon gas station Daily 11AM Monday - 6PM B$5-10 . Good roti and Curries at this small shop.
• Fish Pot - Little Good Harbour, Clinketts GPS: A mile north of Speightstown ☎ +1 246 4393000 Opening Hours: Daily 8AM Monday - 10.30AM, 12AM Monday - 3PM, 6.30PM Monday - 10PM - Dine above the breaking surf at this fine Barbados restaurant but call ahead for reservations. Hotel has doubles from B$1000.

• Red Door Lounge is in the Mango Bay Hotel, Holetown. It's open from 6PM, Thursday to 2AM, Friday to 4AM, Saturday to midnight.
• Xplore is on Trends Tenantry Road, Folkestone. It's open West Thursday Monday 10PM Monday - 2AM, F-Sun 9PM Monday - 4AM.
• Goggles Bar is at Mount Standfast.
• John Moore Bar and Carlton Variety Bar are near the junction of the coast highway with Carlton Rd.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

The west coast is prime territory for family beach holidays. There are good package deals to be found, but hotel rates for individual travellers are over-inflated. However this area also has a number of small B&Bs and guesthouses a few blocks inland for more reasonable prices. The Fitts Village / Risk Road neighbourhood is a good bet.

• Sandy Lane - Sandy Lane, Holetown GPS: 13.174, -59.637 - Luxury hotel on a former sugar plantation. Opulent is the word, this hotel is in the top bracket for room comfort, amenities, service and price - reckon 2000 US$ per day.
• Starfish Discovery Bay - Holetown GPS: 13.188, -59.637 - Doubles from US$ 500 . Situated on Street James Beach within landscaped gardens, this is a Rex Resorts mid-range hotel in plantation-style chalets.

• Leamington Pavilion is a swanky Italianate beach villa, with a 1950s makeover (c/o the Heinz Ketchup fortune) to draw the Hollywood big names. It's at Little Battaleys, Street Peter, 2 miles south of Speightstown. A mere US$ 2500 a night, or join the public tour on occasional open days.
• Fustic House: reckon 5000 US$ a night, minimum 5 nights, to rent this 7-bedroom 18th C villa in Saint Lucy; similar rates for weddings and photo-shoots. It's occasionally open for public visits.

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