Galena

If you want to enjoy an evening meal out, you have your pick of restaurants serving delicious local and international food. There’s also a good choice of shops and supermarkets for stocking up on groceries and other essentials. Galena has all the benefits that come with being part of the Sandy Lane Estate. These include exclusive beach club facilities with your own private cabana, sun loungers and umbrellas. Take the short walk down to Sandy Lane Beach and you’ll be greeted by beautiful golden sand and calm waters that are ideal for both swimming and snorkelling. Head to Holetown for an enjoyable day out, with the journey there taking less than 10 minutes by car. Here you’ll find an even greater selection of shops and the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre with its upmarket outlets. Speightstown is around 20 minutes away from Galena and offers a mix of history, culture and art. The highlights here are Arlington House Museum and the Gallery of Caribbean Art. You can also relax on several sandy stretches, if you want to compare them to the ones that are close to your holiday home! For a serious dose of history, drive around 25 minutes south to Barbados’ capital of Bridgetown. It’s full of fascinating sites and buildings to explore, including National Heroes Square, the Parliament Buildings, the Barbados Museum, a 17th-century garrison and a horseracing track. You can also indulge in some retail therapy here, as there are many duty free shops and upmarket to be found throughout the city.