The west coast is the Caribbean side, where there is more hotel development, but the coastline remains elegant and attractive. The sea is calm and clear and this is the coast where watersports come into their own. Sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba-diving are just some of the watersports available. The warm Caribbean waters are teeming with colourful fish swimming in vibrant coral reefs. Barbados is also actively promoting ecotourism. The Barbados National Trust has implemented programs to support this venture, owning and/or administering 10 sites that are open to the public.
The island has a lively nightlife with floorshows of limbo dancers and pulsing reggae music – a perfect accompaniment to the Bajan cuisine of spicy seafood, tropical fruits and vegetables, washed down with rum cocktails and fresh fruit juices.
