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Central Barbados
Don't expect dramatic topographical change as you head into the
interior of Barbados; the landscape of the central parishes of
St George and St Thomas is almost uniformly flat or
gently rolling - perfect for the sugar crop that's been under
cultivation here for almost four centuries. As you head north
towards the parish of St Andrew , however, the land rises in
a short series of peaks to the island's highest point, Mount
Hillaby .
Despite its small area, central Barbados offers a considerable
number of attractions to lure you away from the beach. The parish of
St George has some rewarding historic sights, including the military
signal station at Gun Hill and the beautiful plantation house
at Francia . To the north in St Thomas - slap-bang in the
middle of the island - is Harrison's Cave , a series of
weirdly beautiful subterranean chambers. The narrow strip of jungle
at nearby Welchman Hall Gully , hemmed in by cliffs and
densely covered with the island's most attractive plants and trees,
offers a unique glimpse of the island in its primal state, while the
gardens at Flower Forest offer a more carefully managed look
at local flora.
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Getting There
Getting to and around
the interior of Barbados is straightforward - buses
from Bridgetown run to the main attractions, though services are less
frequent than on the coasts. You'll save a lot of time if you rent a car
for a day or two - a network of country lanes cross the centre, offering
easy access from the coast
South Coast
Getting there and around
Eating and nightlife
South East
South Coast
Christ Church
Explore Christ Church
Hasting and Rockley
Oistins
Silver Sands and Long Beach
St. Lawrence Gap and Dover
Worthing
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Caribbean guide
Barbados Travel Guide
Barbados
Where to go
When to go
Getting there
Money and costs
Getting around
Food and drink
Phones, post
Brief history
Best of Barbados
Information, maps
Festivals, holidays
Sports, outdoor activities
Tours
Explore Barbados
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Bridgetown
Eating, nightlife
Listings
Central Bridgetown
National Heroes Square
Old City
Central
Barbados
Explore Central Barbados
Flower Forest
Francia
Gun Hill
Harrison's Cave
Welchman Hall
Gully
East Coast
Explore East Coast
Andromeda Botanical Gardens
Bathsheba
Codrington College
St. John's Parish
Garrison
Hackletons Cliff & Scotland
Barbados Museum and
Gallery of Art
Savannah, Garrison area
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