Fact Sheet
Capital City Bridgetown
Area 431 Sq Km (166 Sq Miles)
Population 281,000
Language English
Sovereignty Independent State within the British Commonwealth
Government Parliamentary Democracy
Major Industries Tourism, Sugar, Finance, Agriculture & Fishing
Weather Warm and sunny all year round with an average daytime high of 75 - 85 F. The nights are usually slightly cooler. Rain usually comes in quick showers and the dry season lasts from January to June
Location Caribbean, island in the Southern Caribbean Sea, northeast of Venezuela
Terrain Relatively flat; rises gently to central highland region

Location

Barbados

What better way to experience the laid-back island of Barbados than at The Barbados Beach Resort; less than 10 minutes from the Grantley Adams International Airport, a vital link for international air traffic in the Eastern Caribbean. The recently upgraded main passenger terminal handles in excess of 2 million passengers who come to experience the pristine beaches, crystal clear water and vibrant flora with great music and delicious food each year.

There are non-stop, daily scheduled airline services from several major international cities, originating mainly in the USA, Canada and the United Kingdom. Barbados was the only Caribbean destination to accept scheduled Concorde flights, until it was withdrawn from service, and there is now a Concorde museum housing one of the airplanes that used to make the trip from London.

The following gateway cities offer direct flights into Grantley Adams International Airport: - San Juan, (Puerto Rico), Miami, Charlotte (North Carolina), Philadelphia, JFK (New York), Toronto, Montreal, Frankfurt, Brussels, London, Rio de Janeiro and Caracas (Venezuela).

Getting Around in Barbados

The road system in Barbados is extensive with around 1,600Km of paved highways providing easy access to Barbados Beaches, Bars, restaurants and other tourist attractions. The island also boasts an extensive low cost and reliable public transport service which is not only a cultural experience but a fun way to see the island. Car hire and Taxi services are also plentiful.