- Address: River Bay, Bishops, Saint Lucy, Barbados
The secluded beach of River Bay is considered one of the most unpopular on the island, as it is in the northern part of Barbados . The climate here is somewhat colder than on the south coast, but, nevertheless, if you are irritated by places of large crowds, this is an excellent option for a beach holiday . The name River Bay received because of its geographical location: next to it, the Golfo River flows into the Caribbean Sea.
Beach Features
If you are determined to rest on the coast right here, you are likely to be interested in the basic facts about River Bay:
- On weekdays it is almost impossible to meet crowds of tourists here. The exception is a small group of tourists, eager to plunge into the Caribbean Sea water or just to relax from the hustle and bustle after visiting the Cave of Actinius , located nearby.
- You will not find any noisy entertainment on the beach, as the infrastructure here is not developed enough. But here to spend on the sea shore a romantic weekend alone or just to sunbathe and swim with your family you will be able to without problems.
- On weekends, the beach is magically transformed: local people come here, seeking to relax after a busy week, and also young people, who often sit up here until the morning.
- Having plunged into the unforgettable atmosphere of this place, do not forget that it is necessary to enter the water on the River Bay with caution: there are a lot of sharp stones. Also, do not swim far from the shore, because the underwater currents in this part of Barbados are strong enough and you can put your life at risk.
On the shore, picnics are not forbidden. But also a simple observation of the waves, breaking against the rocks with waves of spray, will quickly set you on a wave of relaxation. And if you're lucky, you can even see one or two whales in the ocean. For greater comfort of tourists on the beach, they expect convenient changing rooms and showers, as well as benches for relaxation. However, there are no restaurants here, so take your food with you.
How to get there?
Usually, to get to River Bay, tourists take a car in Speightstown - from here you can get to the beach in just 15 minutes. But you can also take the Barbados Transport Board bus, the ticket price for which is only 1 dollar.
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