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Getting to the east coast

Getting there·Bathsheba · St. Joseph

How to get there

About Getting to the east coast

The drive across the centre of the island to Bathsheba is part of the fun. A car, a taxi or a tour gives you the freedom to stop at the gardens and viewpoints on the way.

Why it's on our list

  • Getting there
  • Buses and taxis
  • Driving

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Getting to the east coast before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Getting to the east coast are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Harrison’s Cave6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 16 min
  2. Holetown (Limegrove)13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
  3. Sandy Lane13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
  4. Speightstown14 kmCar or taxi 30 min
  5. Grantley Adams airport16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
  6. Bridgetown (Parliament)16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
  7. Oistins17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  8. St. Lawrence Gap17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
  9. Carlisle Bay17 kmCar or taxi 37 min

Location

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