South Coast Barbados as a Travel Destination in December and January
Worthing Beach
The sandy white beach at Worthing is filled with palm trees, and leads down to calm, turquoise lagoon. A coral reef is visible at low tide and submerged at high tide and allows for excellent, calm waters throughout the day.
There is also a restaurant right on the water, so if you don't want to leave Worthing Beach at all, it's worth a try. There are an assortment of dining options in Barbados, but you don't have to eat every meal in a formal setting. Many vacationers simply sit on their towels——not in a restaurant——to enjoy lunch. So, you may wish to consider getting pre-packed lunches from your hotel if they offer them. Or, it would be easy to grab some hot food from a street vendor or casual cafe along the way.
Lots of visitors here find that the on-site snack bar is just fine for lunch. Depending on the season and time of day, you may also be able to buy some food from one of the local vendors who are typically found at this location.
Keep in mind that restrooms won't be found on-site, but you may be able to find facilities at a nearby business. You'll find the waters off-shore to be clear enough for snorkeling, so grab some equipment if you're hoping to find some interesting marine life. Families with children are often seen on Sandy Beach because the water is so shallow. However, it's also a popular spot for adults who can cool off with a drink at one of the beach or hotel bars. Weekends are especially crowded and loud.
Since Worthing Beach will be found within a tourist hotspot, you'll want to plan accordingly
Saint Lawrence Gap, Christ Church is one of the best known neighbourhoods in the country of Barbados. Sometimes just called The Gap, Saint Lawrence Gap is located on the southern coast of Barbados along the island's Highway 7. Found between Oistins to the east and Worthings to the west, Saint Lawrence Gap features a 1.5k kilometer stretch of bars, hotels, dance clubs, restaurants, inns, resorts, and shops along a white powdery-sand beachfront. It is situated roughly 5 km southeast of the capital city Bridgetown. The area was upgraded in recent years as part of the government's Urban Renewal and Development programme. Upgrades included a new boardwalk, street lighting, road paving and re-development of the Dover Beach area. The area has one small church: St. Lawrence by the Sea. There are larger hotels to the eastern end of the neighbourhood, including a Sandals resort and other large hotels such as the Divi Southwinds and Turtle Beach, while the bars and restaurants are to a heavier concentration to the area's western end. There is a small minimarket in the centre of St. Lawrence Gap and one to its eastern end. Scotiabank have a branch in the centre of the resort.
Oistins Fish Fry
You can bet you won’t be on the island very long before someone recommends the infamous Oistins Friday night Fish Fry. It’s a ‘must visit‘ during your stay in Barbados.
Oistins is a historic town located in the parish of Christ Church, on the south coast of Barbados. This quaint little village saw the battle between the Royalists and the Roundheads resulting in the Charter of Barbados (Treaty of Oistins) being drawn up on 11th of January 1652 and then signed between locals and The Crown. From this came the establishment of the Barbadian Parliament – the third oldest in the Commonwealth.
Today, Oistins remains a bustling fishing town, with the Oistins fish market open seven days a week and selling the freshest catch of the day. It is also where the annual Oistins Fish Festival is held and is home to the beautiful Oistins Beach.
The town has a unique charm and is locally renowned as a lively Friday night hotspot.
From around 6 pm onwards, locals and visitors alike come together in Oistins to enjoy some of the freshly cooked fish, sample the local rum and enjoy the party vibes and music. There are shacks lined up next to the fish market selling newly grilled fish, salad, and the traditional Bajan dish of macaroni pie, amongst other things.
Oistins is a no-frills experience, but one bound to leave a lasting impression – seating is on picnic benches dotted around the car park, entertainment is free, and the food is cheap – around BBD 25 per plate.
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