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Sam Lord's CastleStill very worthy of mention despite its ruinous state, Sam Lord's Castle is still very much a part of Barbados' history.
The shell of the formerly glorious Sam Lord's Castle resort occupies the land directly behind the beach. After falling into a state of disrepair several years ago this magnificent Regency mansion, built in 1820 by the famous buccaneer Samuel Hall Lord and the former holiday choice of many discerning overseas tourists, was finally gutted by fire on October 20th 2010. Whilst diverse opinions have been voiced regarding the circumstances surrounding this devastating blaze at Sam Lord's Castle in Barbados, the overall sentiment of the majority of Bajans was the loss of a piece of Barbadian history. To read one Bajan's dismayed response to the deterioration and ultimate downfall of Sam Lord's Castle in Barbados, read the reflections of Nation News' online editor Carol Martindale by clicking here.
The demise of Sam Lord's Castle resort has impacted enormously on visitors' ability to access the beach areas near the ruined buildings, and newcomers to Barbados are guarded against out of date tourist information that still advocates Sam Lord's Castle in Barbados as an 'attraction' or a 'place to visit'. This is not to say the area does not merit a visit - but you do need to have realistic expectations of what you expect to see, and the beach area is still definitely worth an outing.
Sam Lord"He used to hang de lanterns on de coconut trees and lure the ships upon de reef and when de sailors thought they'd sighted land, alas they ran a ground alas they ran aground!"
Lyrics taken from a song by The Merrymen, a popular Barbados calypso band from the 1960s to early 2000s. The full title was 'Legend of Sam Lord', released again in 2004 on an album entitled 'The Merrymen sing Beautiful Barbados'.
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Your Ultimate Guide To Barbados
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Barbados Pocket Guide
Welcome to the Barbados Pocket Guide, a comprehensive source of information about our island, it's people, culture and life in general. We also have tons of information on places to stay, flights, car hire and tours of the island, all here! Enjoy visiting our site and please feel free to write a comment or send us a message directly with articles you think we need to add.
Things To Do!
Island Safari
Island Safari offers a unique jeep safari experience on our zebra striped, specially designed 4x4 jeeps. Climb on board our comfortable cabs and let us show you what the others leave out, specifically the most scenic locations of the island by travelling on and off the beaten track.
Harrison's Cave
Explore Barbados' underground! At the heart of the island lies a great geological wonder, the magnificent Harrison's Cave. Admire the crystallized, limestone cave, its flowing streams, deep pools and towering columns as you travel by tram or get up close and personal with the Eco-Adventure Tour.
Catamaran Cruise
Lay back, relax and sunbathe as you sail across the calm Caribbean Sea. Explore the crystal clear waters as you swim and snorkel with the tropical fish and majestic turtles. Then, enjoy a scrumptious lunch as you admire the beautiful rolling coastline and sparkling water.
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
Make a stop at the world renowned Mount Gay Rum Distillery and discover the secrets behind Barbados’ finest and most celebrated spirit, in the island where rum was invented! Witness the history of Mount Gay as you journey with them through their rich heritage, proven artisanship and unique taste.
SunTours Special
Grab the SunTours Special with SunTours Barbados and see all the most popular spots in Barbados! Immerse yourself in the interesting history of this island, view the most picturesque scenes and enjoy a delicious Bajan style lunch at a well favoured local spot.
Animal Flower Cave
The colourful walls and the fascinating sea anemones at the Animal Flower Cave draw a crowd, but the amazing pools, some of which are deep enough to swim in, are the real attraction. While here, take a stroll over to the cliffs to feel the refreshing sea breeze and take in the stunning seascape.
Check Out Our Restaurants
Chefette - $
A favourite for Bajans, this fast food restaurant with 15 locations across the country, is a must try!
Oistins Fish Fry - $
Visit Oistins Fish Fry, especially on Fridays and Saturdays for a deliciously cultural experience.
Salt Café - $$
From the popular truffle fries and baos to the delicious salted caramel brownie, their menu delights all foodies.
Cocktail Kitchen - $$
Located in St. Lawrence Gap, one of the best night life areas of Barbados, Cocktail Kitchen is redefining Caribbean cuisine and cocktails.
Tides Restaurant - $$$
The Tides Restaurant is one of the leading restaurants located on the water’s edge of the West coast of Barbados. Bring to life any celebration or simply brighten your trip to Barbados through the culinary and service experience provided by The Tides Restaurant and its team!
Champers Restaurant - $$$
Experience Champers – where a special combination of delicious food, consistently good service with romantic picturesque views of the waterside resides.