If you want to enjoy tropical sun on your holiday, Bridgetown is the place to be! March is the last month before temperatures and humidity in the resort begin to gradually increase. It is also the month with the highest annual sunshine, with 10 hours per day to enjoy.
The average temperature remains 26°C (79°F) but the highest temperature sees 28°C (82°F) reached, so do take precautions and stay out of the sun in the hottest parts of the day. Lower temperatures can drop to 23°C (73°F) which will feel cooler, but may be a welcome relief from the heat. Such comfortable temperatures make Bridgetown a lovely destination for a winter break.
Sea temperatures of 27°C (80°F) are ideal for swimming, meaning a trip to the beach should definitely be on your agenda. Rainfall in March is the second lowest after February, with only 33mm across 8 days in the month, so you will be pleased to hear packing an umbrella probably isn't necessary!
Where to Stay
Accra Beach Hotel & Spa sits specifically on the sandy white beaches of Rockley Beach, reliably positioned on one of the beat beaches in Barbados and encompassed by shops, eateries and entertainment. The hotel serves heavenly worldwide cooking at three on location eateries and host weekly entertainment like karaoke evenings, limbo dancing and energizing floorshows with flame eaters and live music. The hotel has 224 rooms and suites with Wi-Fi, kettle, iron, coffee machine, fridge, TV and panoramic views of the swimming pool, island and ocean from the balconies.
Yellow Bird Hotel situated 6 miles from Bridgetown and 4 miles from the airport, right in the middle of the sizzling St. Lawrence Gap, where it's possible to party all night and lay on the beach all day. The hotel features Wi-Fi, studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments and is located next to the beach for dazzling sunsets. The local area has lots of shops, bars, restaurants and white sandy beaches within a 5 minute walk.
Hit the Beach
Rockley beach also known as Accra beach is an extremely prominent south drift beach offering a mix of energizing waves and quiet swimming. There are many water sports on the beach including windsurfing, snorkelling, Hobie Cat rides, body surfing and Boogie boarding. Vendor's kiosks have been established at Rockley Beach and you can buy colourful clothing, local jewellery and handicrafts. The Quayside Centre over the road from the beach sells some fantastic lunches and also has shops for local crafts, giftware, plus beachwear.
Dover Beach is situated in the middle of St. Lawrence Gap near the capital city of Bridgetown. The expansive and wide beach is very popular for a diverse range of activities including Jet skiing, Hobie Cat sailing, windsurfing and boogie boarding. The beach has a variety of stalls and kiosks selling drinks, snacks, ice cream, sunscreen, t-shirts, sunglasses, snorkelling and much, much more. Across the road at Dover Playing Field you can catch a cricket or football match in action.
Eating & Drinking Out
St. Lawrence Gap is a 1 mile long road of smart restaurants, hotels, lively bars, clubs and a diverse range of shopping. The stretch of road is commonly known by the name of "The Gap".
Reggae Lounge Dance into the night at this open air nightclub to sounds of reggae, calypso and rhythm and blues surrounded by tropical vegetation under the stars.
Old Jamm Inn One of the islands hot spots with DJ's and live music ranging from sizzling soca to hot jazz.
Sugar Ultra Lounge A sophisticated and ultramodern nightclub that has a dress code of club chic. This club has the latest sounds and the latest equipment for sound and lighting, this place offers "something special" for its clientele.
Lobsters Alive serve enormous Caribbean spiked lobsters caught by scuba jumpers in the close-by Grenadine Islands and delivered by private plane to Barbados "alive" to their vast wholesale circulation tank. It is a comfortable spot with an open format, a beach front deck and tables within the sand. The Lobster man bounced all through the live lobster tank, angling up the visitors' requests. The lagers are icy cold and the menu is not over complicated which lets the dishes talk for themselves.
Things to Do
Barbados Golf Club situated at Durant's in the southern ward of Christ Church, has turned into the spirit of hitting the fairway in Barbados for neighbourhood players and additionally lodging visitors and guests cruising through the Caribbean. The course was endorsed and authorized by the PGA European Tour to have a PGA Seniors Tournament in 2003 and it has additionally facilitated the Barbados Open on a few events.
Opened in 1999, Pelican Village is an appealing, roomy shopping town offering the absolute best of nearby handiworks, and giving the chance to see Barbados' specialists at work. Situated on the edges of the capital city of Bridgetown, Pelican Village is the first stop for voyage guests as they land at the Harbour. With adequate stopping and inside simple compass of the west and south drifts, long stay guests ought to likewise arrange an outing to the Village. Pelican Village is named after Pelican Island, a little island which existed off Barbados before being consolidated into the Deep Water Harbour.
Mount Gay Rum Distilleries and Visitor Centre is one place on the island where you will find the oldest rum brand in Barbados and claims to be the world's oldest in existence. The distillery has 3 tours, a traditional rum tasting and seeing how the rum has been produced, a Bajan buffet lunch and a cocktail tour where the rum is mixed to produce rum cocktails.
George Washington House is where George Washington stayed for 2 months in 1751, Barbados is the only country that the 1st President of the United States of America ever visited. The house features a museum on the ground floor and the second floor that has artefacts from 250 years ago and also gives an insight into slavery on the island. The house is run by the Barbados National Trust and is within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and the Garrison. History buffs should not miss this activity.
