Areas
The east coast: the back story
The back story
About The east coast: the back story
The east coast faces the Atlantic, and it feels like another island: the boulders and surf of Bathsheba and the Soup Bowl, the green hills of the Scotland District, the gardens of Andromeda, Hunte’s and Flower Forest, and the quiet beaches of St. John and St. Andrew. The Atlantic waves are strong, so swim only where it is safe and come for the views, the walks, the gardens and long lunches looking at the sea.
Why it's on our list
- Area guide
- Bathsheba
- Barbados
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What’s nearby
Distances from The east coast: the back story 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
- Harrison’s Cave6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Holetown (Limegrove)13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
- Sandy Lane13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Speightstown14 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Grantley Adams airport16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Bridgetown (Parliament)16 kmCar or taxi 36 min
- Oistins17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- St. Lawrence Gap17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Carlisle Bay17 kmCar or taxi 37 min