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Bridgetown (metropolitan pop. 110,000 (2014)) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town".
The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay (at 13°06′22″N 59°37′55″W / 13.106°N 59.632°W / 13.106; -59.632 (Bridgetown port)) lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Parts of the Greater Bridgetown area (as roughly defined by the Ring Road Bypass or more commonly known as the ABC Highway), sit close to the borders of the neighbouring parishes Christ Church and St. James. The Grantley Adams International Airport for Barbados, is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of Bridgetown city centre, and has daily flights to major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Caribbean. While there is no longer local municipal government, it is governed as a political constituency within the national Parliament. During the short-lived 1950s-1960s Federation of the British West Indian Territories, Bridgetown was one of three capital cities within the region being considered to be the Federal capital of region.
Coordinates: 13°10′N 59°33′W / 13.167°N 59.550°W / 13.167; -59.550
Barbados (i/bɑːrˈbeɪdɒs/ or /bɑːrˈbeɪdoʊs/) is a sovereign island country in the Lesser Antilles, in the Americas. It is 34 kilometres (21 mi) in length and up to 23 kilometres (14 mi) in width, covering an area of 432 square kilometres (167 sq mi). It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 kilometres (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, it is about 168 kilometres (104 mi) east of the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 400 kilometres (250 mi) north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados is outside of the principal Atlantic hurricane belt. Its capital is Bridgetown.
Inhabited by Kalingo people since the 13th century, and prior to that by other Amerindians, Barbados was visited by Spanish navigators in the late 15th century and claimed for the Spanish Crown. It first appears on a Spanish map from 1511. The Portuguese visited the island in 1536, but they left it unclaimed, with their only remnants being an introduction of wild hogs for a good supply of meat whenever the island was visited. An English ship, the Olive Blossom, arrived in Barbados in 1625; its men took possession of it in the name of King James I. In 1627, the first permanent settlers arrived from England, and it became an English and later British colony.
Bridgetown (metropolitan pop 110,000 (2014)) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay (at 13.106°N 59.632°W) lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Parts of the Greater Bridgetown area (as roughly defined by the Ring Road Bypass or more commonly known as the ABC Highway),[3] sit close to the borders of the neighbouring parishes Christ Church and St. James. The Grantley Adams International Airport for Barbados, is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of Bridgetown city centre, and has daily flights to...
Country number 1 of my 10 Caribbean island hop! I haven't got long, so I take a walk into Bridgetown and see the sights, then wander up to the old fort area.
A tour through the beautiful Capital City of Barbados
Some video I took while we were visiting Barbados, April 2011
Welcome to Bridgetown, Barbados! This modern day city centre is home to several commercial buildings, duty free shopping and many more amenities. The city is still full of character and old world charm comprising of a stunning parliament and cobble stone walkways through the small shops. The city is constantly developing and progressing and there are always amazing real estate opportunities in the area. Visit http://www.terracaribbean.com/barbados to learn more about investment opportunities in the area.
Chris Copsey enjoys local food at the Waterfront Restaurant, Bridgetown as part of our daily blog.
Do we make it to Oistins on time for the Sunset this time? We make a quick stop in the captial Cridgetown before going to Oistins, where we witness a CRAZY proposal. In the beginning of January 2016, Marvin, Simon and I decided to book a vacation to Barbados to escape the cold and the snow in Germany. I will take you along and show you our adventures on the caribbean island. Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on our adventures. Follow on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gyoergy/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kaitoy0 Marvin's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/marvinmachts
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Bridgetown, Barbados 1. Courtyard Bridgetown *** http://goo.gl/Nd3Zi2 2. Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados **** http://goo.gl/WKJM4l 3. Hilton Barbados Resort ***** http://goo.gl/m7K3ol 4. Coral Sands Beach Resort *** http://goo.gl/iBTMyJ 5. Divi Southwinds Beach Resort *** http://goo.gl/PuQeLN 6. Sweetfield Manor Historic Inn ***** http://goo.gl/wffTgA 7. Best E Villas Prospect ** http://goo.gl/R4N3J0 8. Emerald Ridge Guest House ** http://goo.gl/AA8fVU 9. Adulo Apartments ** http://goo.gl/XM3AdK 10. Accra Beach Hotel ***** http://goo.gl/N7RvUK Addres: 1. The Garrison Historic Area, Hastings Christ Church, BB15156 Bridgetown, Barbados A 5-minute walk from the beach, Courtyard Bridgetown is set in the historic Garrison district and 3 km from Graeme Hall Natu...
Mais dicas e informações na nossa página de Barbados: http://www.3em3.com/barbados_ep03/ Neste episódio, visitamos: 1) Carlisle Bay 2) Hastings Beach 3) Accra Beach Bônus: Oistins Imagens: Anderson Spinelli / Tiago Caramuru / Sidney Michaluate Edição: Anderson Spinelli
Landing at Grantley Adams International Airport Bridgetown Barbados in the British West Indies on a Caribbean Airlines 737-800. Barbados is in the Caribbean.
http://bookinghunter.com Barbados is the easternmost island in the Lesser Antilles. It is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, east of the other West Indies Islands. The most important places to visit in Barbados are: Harrison's Cave (even on the hottest day in Barbados it's cool down below in this popular show cave, which is also a nice rainy-day option), Hunte's Garden (horticulturist Anthony Hunte has transformed a sink-hole in the middle of a rainforest into a lush and beautiful series of gardens that are open for tours that may include an encounter with Hunte himself), George Washington's House (George Washington really did sleep here -- he visited Barbados in his youth along with his brother, Lawrence, during his first foray outside what would later become (thanks to his leadership) the...
Short video slide show describing when the best time to visit this city based on weather and climate. Some photos courtesy of Wikimedia Commons and others purchased from www.canstockphoto.com.
The "Lonley Lagoon Channel" is the first sailing and travelling guide in HD Video. You will find usefull informations and beautiful pictures and video clibs about each lagoon I have visited, while I'am sailing in the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy wonderful beaches and see what you get, when you go there.
Bridgetown (metropolitan pop 110,000 (2014)) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay (at 13.106°N 59.632°W) lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Parts of the Greater Bridgetown area (as roughly defined by the Ring Road Bypass or more commonly known as the ABC Highway),[3] sit close to the borders of the neighbouring parishes Christ Church and St. James. The Grantley Adams International Airport for Barbados, is located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) southeast of Bridgetown city centre, and has daily flights to...
http://caribound.com/ Caribound, The Caribbean Villa Company has brought you this short 60 second guide of Bridgetown, Barbados. Get a glimpse of what to do when on your villa holiday in Barbados. Guests that stay in Villas in Barbados are usually very independent, most guests rent cars and do lots of exploring. This guide was created for our guests who want a glimpse of Bridgetown before they get there. So while on your villa vacation in Barbados, be sure to check out the historic Bridgetown and explore it for yourself.
Country number 4 of 10 on my Caribbean island hopping adventure. I fly into St. Vincent to sample as much as I can. I don't get to any of the Grenadines.