Barbados
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Bridgetown
- Population: approx. 281,000
- Languages: English
- Area: 430 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (AST)
- Currency: Barbadian dollar (BBD)
- Flag colors: Ultramarine, gold, black
- National Day: November 30 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: In Plenty and in Time of Need
- Neighboring countries: None (island nation)
Top 15 Largest cities
- Bridgetown
- Speightstown
- Oistins
- Holetown
- Bathsheba
- Crane
- Hastings
- Rockley
- St. Lawrence Gap
- Warrens
- Black Rock
- Six Cross Roads
- Greenwich Village
- Mullins
- Checker Hall
Top 15 Attractions
- Harrison's Cave
- Crane Beach
- Bathsheba Beach & Soup Bowl
- Carlisle Bay
- St. Nicholas Abbey
- Animal Flower Cave
- Mount Gay Rum Distilleries
- Hunte's Gardens
- Oistins Fish Fry
- Garrison Savannah & Historic Bridgetown
- Welchman Hall Gully
- Bottom Bay
- Andromeda Botanic Gardens
- Paynes Bay
- St. John's Parish Church
Climate and Nature
Barbados enjoys a tropical climate tempered by steady trade winds. Unlike many neighboring Caribbean islands, Barbados is formed of coral limestone rather than volcanic rock. It offers pristine pink-and-white sandy beaches on the calm west coast and dramatic, wave-pounded cliffs along its Atlantic east coast.
Culture and Gastronomy
Bajan culture uniquely blends West African and British traditions. Local gastronomy highlights fresh seafood, with flying fish and 'cou-cou' forming the celebrated national dish. Rum culture is deeply embedded in everyday island life, from historic distilleries to local rum shops.
Economy
Barbados has one of the most stable economies in the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism serves as its primary economic engine, complemented by offshore financial services, information technology, and exports of high-quality rum.
Did you know?
- Barbados is widely considered the birthplace of rum, with Mount Gay Distilleries producing it since 1703?
- Global music icon Rihanna was born in Barbados and holds the official title of National Hero of Barbados?
- The island is nicknamed "The Land of the Flying Fish" and the species even appears on its national currency?
- Barbados officially became a republic in November 2021, removing the British monarch as head of state?
- Harrison's Cave features a subterranean world of crystallized limestone, flowing streams, and deep natural pools?
Live footage: Discover Barbados via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Barbados and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Barbados: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Barbados: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Barbados in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
