This travel brochure will help you find everything you need to know about the country Barbados!

Barbados is a small island. One of the world most famous tourist areas, because of the tropical climate but also the white-long beaches with the bright blue sea. Barbados is a must vacation spot for relaxasion and a passionate culture.  Why not spend a whole day lying underneath the warm sunlight and feel the light water dip your toes.

Basic facts Barbados is 166 square miles divided into 11 parches. Barbados is 34 kilometers long and 23 kilometers wide and has a very varied landscape. The West Coast has long white sandy beaches and coral reefs. The east coast is dominated by rocks and the waves are often high. Barbados  is relatively flat with the highest point in Mount Hillaby (340 m). The population is 264,000, National Day is November 30^th. 

Water - barbados is said to have the cleanest tap water, which means that it is excellent to drink. And drink you need in the heat, especially if you visit the island during the hottest period from September to December.

Price - Barbados is one of the worlds most expensive countries, it’s known for the high prices. For example one meal at a restaurant can cost between 30 -50 euro without a drink, buy things in a store can also be really expensive so before you buy or order a meal look at the prices beforehand so you won’t get a price shock!

But don’t forget that in Barbados they invest lots of money on education and one of the universities has a very high standard for education and research which attracts lots of students. The university is called “The University of the West Indies” (UWI) has three campuses spread across the Caribbean - Cave Hill (Barbados), St. Augustine (Trinidad) and Mona (Jamaica). Plus the university has a very extensive program where you can choose everything from science and technology, computer science, engineering, education, medicine, law and agriculture.

Attractions you’ll have to experience - Although Barbados is a relatively small island there is much to explore. Why not discover some of the wonderful and exciting attractions Barbados has to offer!Welchman Hall Gully is a must see attraction for nature lovers! Or Atlantis Submarines offers an unforgettable undersea expedition! If you want to go sightseeing, the best and cheapest way to get around Barbados is by bus. Forget about bus schedules, here you’ll only need to stand beside the road and a bus will pick you up at any minute. Their bus line is almost across the entire country.