shopping in Barbados

[nelderwoman]

Hi

 

Barbados is the last stop on our P&O cruise.

 

We are swimming with the turtles in the morning and just wanted to wander around the town in the afternoon.

 

I am shocked as most of the reviews are not great.

 

Can you tell me how far is the town from the pier? would we need a taxi?

 

What is the shopping like in the town?

 

Any info gratefully received

 

Many thanks:)

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[kevinyork]

Hi

 

Barbados is the last stop on our P&O cruise.

 

We are swimming with the turtles in the morning and just wanted to wander around the town in the afternoon.

 

I am shocked as most of the reviews are not great.

 

Can you tell me how far is the town from the pier? would we need a taxi?

 

What is the shopping like in the town?

 

Any info gratefully received

 

Many thanks:)

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Its about 15-20 minute walk. You come out of the terminal and keep walking following the coastline. Taxis are plentiful outside the terminal if you prefer.

 

Yes there are shops however suprisingly they are not really directed to the tourist trade. We found it very loud and busy and in the heat it was too much for us and we scurried back to the ship(bar....).

[wales4ever]

You can buy cheapish clothes, such as hawaiian shirts as souveniers etc. Ok to walk round.

 

There is also a nice marina, where you can sit and have a drink and a bite to eat. We saw a turtle swimming there in february.

[u2cruiser]

The walk from the port is the nicest part, down a nice avenue, with some bars (shacks really) along the way.

 

Bridgetown itself is ok but the least charming of the island's towns in our opinion. Not sure if that is because it is more modern and prosperous than the other towns? There are some nice colonial buildings and a market area.

 

The shops are a little non descript really; there is a Woolworths ;)

It was unbelievably hot last November and we were melting; glad to get back to the ship.

 

 

[nelderwoman]

Thanks Guys

 

May relax by the pool

[capasamari]

There are quite a lot of souvenir and clothing shops and stalls in the terminal building. Depends what you are looking for.

 

Carol x

[C at Sea]

If you just want shops - the terminal building has quite a few and would be your best bet - then back to the ship for a long drink by the pool!