By air
Grantley Adams International (BGI), ~45 min by road
North America · Barbados
Bathsheba, Barbados
Wild Atlantic surf and giant boulders
Getting there
Best time to visit
December to May — drier, with big winter swell
Don't miss
The Soup Bowl
Andromeda Botanic Gardens
Hunte's Gardens
St John's Parish Church
Things to do
Watching the surfers
Rock-pool wading at low tide
Coastal walks
Garden visits
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Postdlf · CC BY-SA 3.0
What to pack
Walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat
A quieter corner
Cattlewash, a long, empty beach just north of the village
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bathsheba?
December to May — drier, with big winter swell. What to pack: Walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat.
How do I get to Bathsheba?
Fly into Grantley Adams International (BGI), ~45 min by road.
What is there to do in Bathsheba?
Watching the surfers, rock-pool wading at low tide, coastal walks, garden visits. A quieter find: Cattlewash, a long, empty beach just north of the village.
What should I eat in Bathsheba?
Fish cakes, flying fish sandwiches, pepperpot, Bajan rum punch.
About Bathsheba
- Coastal
- Hills
Where it is
Bathsheba is a fishing village on the rugged east coast of Barbados, in St Joseph parish, where Atlantic waves break around huge offshore boulders.
History
Bathsheba grew as a small fishing village and a retreat for islanders seeking sea air. The Barbados Railway once ran along this coast, carrying passengers from Bridgetown until the line closed in 1937, and the village has stayed small and quiet since.
People
Bathsheba's small community speaks English and Bajan Creole, and village life centres on fishing, rum shops and the surfers who come to ride the waves.
Known for
- The Soup Bowl surf break
- Giant coral boulders in the surf
- The wild Atlantic coastline
- Tropical gardens nearby
Did you know?
The Soup Bowl at Bathsheba is one of the best-known surf breaks in the Caribbean and has hosted international surf competitions.
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