Holetown

Holetown is a small town of Barbados similar to the towns of Speightstown and Oistins. It is located in the parish of St. James on the calm and serene west coast of the island. It is the site where the British landed in Barbados in 1625 when Captain Henry Powell stepped on the island when he was blown off course by a hurricane. Captain Powell was in the service of Sir William Courteen who was a British Trader. Later Captain Powell came back to the island with Sir Courteen and fifty other settlers along with 10 captive Negroes in 1627. This event is celebrated every year as the Holetown Festival.

There are a number of places to see in and around Holetown. You should have adventure in your heart and the inclination to explore. Visit Hunt’s Gardens which is an incredible tropical garden. The garden, with its absolutely fantastic settings, took 3 years to ‘construct’. The park was constructed by the owner of the park, Anthony Hunt, who welcomes visitors to his garden with a free drink and a smile. Do not miss to see this amazing garden.

Visit the St. James Parish Church in Holetown. The Church stands on one of oldest pieces of consecrated land on the island of Barbados and is familiarly known as ‘God’s Acre’.  The original church was constructed in 1628 and it here that many of the original settlers and noted Barbadians are buried to rest in the church yard. Everyone knows that the beaches in Barbados are known for their natural beauty, and Sandy Beach is no exception. The sand is pink and the beaches are very clean. Go visit the Sandy Beach and you will enjoy every moment of it. See the Bathsheba Beach on the east coast of Barbados, but mind you, the Atlantic Sea here is quite rough. Take your family and visit the nearby Dockyard where all of you are bound to have a lot of fun. You will find a nice beach, and fun inflatable mountains to climb and roll down.

Holetown offers you a choice of excellent accommodation for your comfort. There are a number of hotels nearby to suit your style and budget. Details of some of the hotels in and around the town are given here. The Mango Bay Beach Resort provides you with an all-inclusive beach vacation. Shops, marina, and restaurants are located close by. The Fairmont Royal Pavilion Hotel is a magnificent hotel where you can enjoy the white and pink sand of the beach. You can find luxury blended with tranquility and it is a place where you can do what pleases you – catch up on your physical exercises or just laze about. The Sandpiper Hotel is a tranquil and peaceful beachside resort where the food is great and the ambience simply wonderful.  There are a number of superb restaurants and fast food outlets nearby. You can partake of the international cuisine or taste the traditional local food.

The Holetown Festival is held here every year in the month of February to commemorate the arrival of the first settlers in 1627. It is an excellent time to be here as the festival introduces you to the Barbadian culture and traditions through the medium of concerts, live