Discover Holetown

The first British settlers landed here in 1627 and founded the island's first permanent colony, making Holetown the historic birthplace of Barbados, still celebrated today with an annual festival.

The marine park off the coast offers clear water with reefs and a sunken shipwreck, making it one of the most popular snorkeling destinations on the entire island.

The town is home to some of the Platinum Coast's most exclusive restaurants and boutiques, often right on the beach, with offerings ranging from Caribbean cuisine to international fine dining.

The sheltered, turquoise water of the west coast around Holetown is excellent for swimming and relaxing, since strong currents rarely occur here compared to the east coast.

Holetown lies on the west coast of Barbados, about 20 minutes' drive from Bridgetown Airport. Taxis, rental cars and regular public buses connect the town with the capital and other coastal towns.

The first British settlers landed here in 1627 and founded the island's first permanent colony, making Holetown the historic birthplace of Barbados, still celebrated today with an annual festival.

Folkestone Marine Park off the coast offers clear water with reefs and a sunken shipwreck, making it one of the most popular snorkeling destinations on the entire island.

The town is home to some of the Platinum Coast's most exclusive restaurants and boutiques, often right on the beach, with offerings ranging from Caribbean cuisine to international fine dining.