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Barbados - Rasta island in the Caribbean

The easternmost of the Caribbean islands, Barbados is called the "gateway to the West Indies" and has long been a port of call for ships from Europe.

Spanish and Portuguese adventurers arrived here in search of gold, riches and fame (and rum!) – and found lush vegetation and a small population.

Today, Barbados is called the "little England of the Caribbean" because of its British influence. Nevertheless, the islanders have given their own special twist to the British traditions, changing them with their Caribbean peace of life.

Windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and snorkelling in magnificently clean and clear water, as well as swimming at fantastic beaches or pure relaxation. Club Mistral Silver Sands is a wave riding spot and offers a clear wave that you can surf down in 2m-deep water with perfect ease.

A team of competent locals and international windsurfing and kitesurfing instructors will be pleased to teach you tips and tricks in the waves and assist you with your first kitesurfing attempts.

By the time the sun disappears at around 6 p.m. and 6.30pm and you have let off enough steam on the water, the hustle and bustle of the fish market in Oistins has already begun. Dreadlocked men chop up tuna fish with their machetes, freshly caught fish sizzle everywhere, radios blare out Caribbean music, and local women dance to the beat. Even dancing bears could learn a thing or two from them!

The ultimate Caribbean feeling, white beaches, turquoise water, wind and waves, pulsating night-life, reggae music, and fun-loving locals! Barbados – that's where the action is!

All around, you will experience an outstanding surfing vacation and take the Caribbean feeling home with you, because after this vacation it will stay with you forever!

Our insider tips:

• Exploring Barbados is an absolute ‘must’ in order to appreciate the full beauty of this island: you will be captivated not only by the fine-grained sandy white beaches of the west coast but also by the rugged east coast.
• Unforgettable evenings at "Chicken Rita's", at the fish market in Oistins or at a beach BBQ.
• Reggae nights at "Round House" in Batsheba.
• "Lobster Alive" - lobster specialties.
• The best rotis on the islands are served at the "4 Play Deli".
• Nightlife in the "Harbourlights" discotheque