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Barbados is a coral island and its beaches are made from finely ground coral forming a clean fine grain. There are few beaches that are not fine sand. Generally if there is a beach on the shore, it is beautiful sand. Natural sand dunes are not common but some exist in Long Bay on the South West Coast.

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The laid-back island of Barbados combines pristine beaches, crystal clear water and vibrant flora with great music, delicious food and a strong sense of history and culture. The handsome colonial buildings of the capital, Bridgetown, date mainly from the 18th century. Many of the island's mixed race population are descendants of the African slaves, brought over to work the colonial sugar plantations.

The dramatic differences between the east and west coast must not be missed. The east (Atlantic side) is less developed and ruggedly beautiful. The Caribbean west coast has more hotel development, but the coastline remains elegant and attractive. The sea is calm and clear and watersports come into their own. The warm Caribbean waters teem with colourful fish swimming in vibrant coral reefs. Visit underwater caves, lush tropical gardens, sugar-cane factories, rum distilleries or plantation houses.

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Barbados Property for Sale for Holidays or Permanent living

Working closely with many of the established and reputable developers on the island, McLaren International Properties have a strong but varied property database for your perusal.

McLaren Overseas Property have been guiding the overseas home buyer to the right property abroad now for over eight years. We have seen so much change in the overseas property market throughout the past few years, with new countries entering Europe and exciting new developments within these locations internationally offering property abroad at outstanding value.

barbados General Information

Average Temperatures

Barbados Climate

Getting There

Flights to Barbados:

British Airways: Gatwick
BMI: Manchester
Virgin Atlantic: - Heathrow
Caribbean Airlines: - Heathrow

Flying time: 8 hours 45 minutes

Time

GMT -4

Population

approx: 280,946 (July 2007 Est.)

Climate in Barbados

The balmy, tropical climate is cooled by constant sea breezes but is still sunnier and drier than the other islands.

The dry season is from December to June; during the so-called wet season (July to November), some brief rain showers are likely. Average sunshine hours per day are eight to 10 from November to March and eight to nine from April to October.

Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November.

Currency

Barbados Dollar $1.98 BDS = $1.00 U.S (average)

The Barbados Dollar is fixed to the U.S Dollar and does not fluctuate. Its rate to other currencies fluctuates daily based on their fluctuations relative to the U.S. Dollar.

Cost Of Living

Loaf of bread: CYP 0.60 (70p), bottle of wine: from CYP 3 (£3.50)

Business hours

Type of Establishment	Days	Hours
Banks	Monday - Thursday Friday	8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Government Offices	Monday - Friday	8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Post Offices	Monday - Friday	8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Stores/Shops	Monday - Thursday Friday Saturday	8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Supermarkets	Monday - Friday Saturday	8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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