Parishes of Barbados The Eleven Stunning Parishes

Barbados Caribbean Island is divided into eleven parishes. Parishes of Barbados are know due to the islands Anglican historic past. Parishes of Barbados are influenced by big plantation estates of tobacco, cotton and sugar care. Well, during the British Colonial years these plantation estates were in operation. Barbados is a wonderful place for holiday destination. Barbados is located in Caribbean & is 21-miles long & 14-miles wide as well as is divided in around 11 parishes. Though the smaller than lots of the neighbours in island chain, the Barbados is a gateway to Caribbean as well as carries the population of just about 270,000 people.

Coral based island, and is bordered by Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Barbados gives white and sandy beaches as well as is well known for diversity of the beautiful landscape. Terrain throughout the areas is mainly flat however; central & eastern parts of this island give panoramic views from the rolling hills and the rugged cliffs. The Eleven Parishes of Barbados are:

St. Lucy: Here you will get animal flower cave and is well-known for exotic sea anemones.

St. Peter: This is known as Speightstown and the second biggest town on the island. Mullins and Heywoods are some of the beaches located here.

St. Andrew: This is one of most excellent parishes on the island. Here you will get big rock cliffs and outstanding scenery.

St. James: Here you can shop outside of Bridgetown. Chattel House Village, Sunset Crest and the West Coast mall are some of the shopping places you will get here.

Christ Church: Here you will get beautiful night-spots and beautiful bird sanctuary. This place is a major tourist attractions and your will get hotels, restaurants and bars.

St. Thomas: This is one of the greenest parishes with various natural habitants.

St. Joseph: This parish is the home of international surfing.

St. John: Here you will get historical monument and the famous St. John Parish Church.

St. George: Here you will get the famous Gun Hill Signal Station.

St. Philip: This is one of the largest parish and home to the Crane Beach, Bottom Bay and Ragged Point.

These Eleven Parishes makes Barbados worth visiting.