Holidays to Bridgetown deliver on history, shopping and beaches – and there's a famous Bajan party hotspot just down the road, as well.
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You’ll find Bridgetown – Barbados’ capital – on the southwest coast of the island, centred on a good-looking bay. The city’s a cheerfully colourful clash of old and new, and lines up vibrant bistros, a 135-year-old cricket oval, and a treasure trove of duty-free shopping. Make a beeline for downtown, and you’ll come across the area known as ‘Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison’ – a UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 17th century.
City beaches
Bridgetown’s resident sweep of powder-soft white sand is formed by three beaches – Pebbles Beach, Bayshore Beach and Brownes Beach. They’ve made themselves at home in Carlisle Bay, stretching end-to-end for just over a kilometre. All three flaunt gently shelving sand, gin-clear shallows and calm waves as their calling cards, so the bay‘s a top spot for snorkelling and stand-up paddle-boarding.