Holidays in Barbados – What to Eat and Drink
Barbados is part of the Caribbean islands, and is incredibly English in its culture as it was a British colony previously.
Barbados has five different parts, all of which offer something to the tourists. The first, Bridgetown, is the capital city of the island. Central Barbados has a huge limestone cave which is a big attraction on the island, and also has wildlife reserves that can be visited. This is also the place to play golf and polo.
Eastern Barbados faces the Atlantic and has some really popular beaches. This also has the best surfing spot on the island, The Soup Bowl. Western Barbados is calmer, and offers some nice beaches. Finally, Southern Barbados is full of bars and restaurants, and is famous for its fish fry.
While in Barbados, be sure you visit the many beaches and soak in the sun. You should also go scuba diving or snorkeling to view the amazing marine life in the region. You can also surf here, and most beaches will provide you with the opportunity to rent all snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing equipments.
The food in Barbados is unique. It is a mix of spices with different flavors, but you can also find English food that is not as spicy. Be prepared to eat something very Bajan along with something very English.
Make sure you try the Flying Fish which is an island icon. It is fried and served with a yellow sauce that contains very hot peppers, so be careful when trying it. Pepperpot is a local pork stew in a dark sauce. It’s quite spicy and definitely not to be missed.
In addition, make sure you try “cutters”, which is a local sandwich. These can contain flying fish too. Be cautioned that there are hardly any fast food chains on the island, and nearly none that serve beef, as the local people do not consume a lot of beef. Consequently, you can locate KFC on the island, but not a Burger King.
On Friday nights, you can go to the town of Oistins where the “Fish Fry” offered is very tasty. In addition you can buy fresh fish from the market here. The place stays open till late with locals dancing till late night. This is one of the nicest places to visit on the island.
The island has some of the most sparkling water, so you can drink it from the tap. Additionally, Rum is awfully famous and can be seen in every bar. The biggest brand is Mount Gay Rum. In addition, you can also go on a trip of the Banks brewery, and although the tour is not that wonderful, there is an unrestricted amount of beer offered before it starts.
If you are looking for some sun and sand, Barbados is the place for you. The island has much to offer, so even if you get bored with the beaches, you can find entertainment elsewhere.
