Most of the coast of the island of Barbados is included in the so-called "platinum shore" - the territory on which are fashionable hotels, sandy beaches and expensive restaurants. Part of this "platinum coast" is the St. Peter County, located in the north-west of Barbados .
general information
St. Peter's District is one of the most beautiful areas of Barbados, on the territory of which harmoniously combined developed infrastructure, comfortable coastal zone and virgin nature. Its center is the town of Speightstown , which was founded in 1630. Today, on the territory of 34 sq.m. Only 11 thousand people live.
St. Peter's district attracts by the fact that it's almost all year round there is warm weather. The average annual temperature is 26-30 degrees. This is what allows vacationers all day to lie on the beach, admire the surroundings and engage in water sports. Another reason for the massive influx of tourists is the Crop Over Festival , which is held throughout Barbados . Within the framework of the festival you can visit live performances of musicians, fairs and participate in the carnival procession.
sights
Traveling around St. Peter, you can get to know more about the following places of interest :
- wildlife sanctuary, in which a large number of representatives of the island fauna - green monkeys, turtles, hamadry, deer, etc .;
- a national park in Farley Hill, on the territory of which the ruins of an ancient Georgian manor are located;
- abbey of St. Nicholas , built in the XVII century on the old sugar plantation;
- Cave Harrison , in which you can admire the oldest stalactites and stalagmites.
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Beaches and entertainment
In the district of St. Peter created all the conditions for outdoor activities. It is surrounded by beautiful coral reefs that attract divers from different corners of the world. Fans of passive recreation like this resort place for the wide beaches and clear waters. In addition, in St. Peter's district there are clubs where you can play tennis, golf, squash, horse riding and cricket.
Travelers who have a rest in St. Peter's district enjoy walks on the cruise ship "The Native Queen". Tourists are entertained with incendiary dances and treated to delicious dishes.
Traveling around St. Peter, do the following things:
- Ride on the catamarans;
- sink to the seabed on the submarine Atlantis;
- go for ocean fishing.
Hotels and restaurants
Barbados is an island with a highly developed infrastructure, so in the St. Peter County you can easily find a hotel of any category. You can stay at Almond Beach Village, pleasing for its comfort, impeccable service level and reasonable prices. Tourists who come to rest in St. Peter's area also stay in the following hotels:
- Cobblers Cove Hotel;
- Divi Heritage Resort;
- 109 Schooner Bay;
- Allamanda at Emerald Beach;
- Hibiscus Suite.
The gastronomic center of St. Peter's county is the city of Speightstown, in particular Quinn Street. There are many restaurants in the area offering delicious dishes of Barbados cuisine . Especially popular are dishes from the royal and flying fish. Here you can also order clams, which serve as the basis for the preparation of soups, pancakes and cocktails. You can book a table in Fisherman's Pub, Island Plates, Mullins, The Fish Pot, etc.
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How to get there?
St. Peter's District is located on the north-west coast of the island of Barbados, only 25 km from its capital - the city of Bridgetown . On the island you can travel by taxi, public transport or a rented car.