While staying at Casa Pimenta, you must visit Folkestone Marine Park, which sits only a 7-minute drive away. The park is renowned for its stunning sandy beach with crystal clear waters and some would say it is the best snorkelling spot in Barbados. Here, you can look out for tropical fish including parrot fish and lion fish.
Popular with both locals and tourists, the marine park contains an artificial reef created by the sinking of the Stavronikita ship, which now lies in 120 feet of water. This is a popular location to dive from, but be aware that due to the depth, diving is only recommended for experienced divers. If you want to take in your surroundings from a safe place, try a glass bottom boat tour where you can see the ship, reef and marine life without getting too close! Visitors will be able to enjoy water sports at this beach, including kayaking and riding a Hobie cat.
Folkestone Marine Park is also a wonderful place to relax in. Equipped with picnic tables, loungers to rent and a small bar, it’s easy to spend the day here not doing anything other than enjoying the weather. The park houses a small museum, full of photographs of the island’s striking marine life and an aquarium with even more underwater species.
Just a 4-minute drive or 16-minute walk away lies Holetown beach. Holetown is a great walking beach with seemingly endless golden sand to stroll along. The quiet location provides the perfect getaway for some sun soaking and lies just across from Holetown’s Massey grocery store.