Gardens & Nature
For flower and plant-lovers, Barbados offers some delightful tropical gardens, full of brightly-coloured blooms, set amidst lush green ferns, and palms.
The gardens are also prime sights to catch sight of iridescent hummingbirds – the island has two species – flitting around the foliage, especially early in the morning. The main botanical gardens are at Andromeda, overlooking the East Coast.
Barbados’ hilly Scotland District also boasts two gardens: the more extensive Flower Forest and the smaller, more curated Hunte’s Gardens. Set on flatter terrain in the south-central area, the Tropical Garden formerly specialised in orchids but has more recently been expanding its collection.