Discover Speightstown

The nickname dates back to close trade ties with the English port city of Bristol in the 17th century, from which numerous settlers and goods came to Barbados and shaped the town's architecture.

The restored 17th-century colonial house houses interactive exhibits on the history of Barbados, from the age of pirates to the sugar cane economy, spread across three floors.

The nearby Mullins Beach captivates with calm, turquoise water and fine sand and ranks among the most popular beaches on the entire west coast, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

As the second-largest town in Barbados, Speightstown preserves a quiet, authentic character with narrow streets, traditional fishing boats and noticeably fewer tourists than the southern coastal towns.

Speightstown lies on the northwest coast of Barbados, about 35 minutes' drive from Bridgetown Airport. Rental cars, taxis and buses connect the town regularly with the capital and the Platinum Coast.

The nickname dates back to close trade ties with the English port city of Bristol in the 17th century, from which numerous settlers and goods came to Barbados and shaped the town's architecture.

The restored 17th-century colonial house houses interactive exhibits on the history of Barbados, from the age of pirates to the sugar cane economy, spread across three floors.

The nearby Mullins Beach captivates with calm, turquoise water and fine sand and ranks among the most popular beaches on the entire west coast, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.