Holetown is set on the west coast (also known as 'the Platinum Coast') of Barbados island, amongst the posher hotels and villas. Holetown offers shopping, eating and drinking, but there isn't much of a town centre to speak of. Walk through the numerous alleys down to the beach, and you will see why this is the most expensive coastline of Barbados.

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The coastal highway runs north from Bridgetown to Speightstown through Holetown, but doesn't carry much traffic any more so noise is not too much of a problem. Both public '''buses''' and private-run mini vans run often between Bridgetown and Speightstown.

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Understand

Holetown is the site of the first British settlement in Barbados and the site of the first English landing (in 1625). It was originally Jamestown, so named when Captain Powlett claimed the land for King James the 1st.

See

  • '''Holetown monument''' a monument that commemorates the first English landing.
  • '''St. James Parish Church''' the first church in Barbados, the St. James Parish church has been in continuous operation since 1628. Damaged and rebuilt many times thanks to hurricanes, the present structure dates from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Do

  • '''The Holetown Festival''' in February celebrates the arrival of the English in Barbados with parades, dances, games, street fairs, and hymns and prayer at the St. James Parish Church.
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    Eat

    Surprisingly good selection of bars and restaurants in this small town.

  • Angry Annie's Restaurant & Bar. st Street. 46 432-2119. aily 6-10 pm. ains US$15-$US$30. Seafood, chicken, rasta pasta, curries, ribs. Colourful decor. Warning, some patrons in 2006 reported nausea & vomiting after drinking bottled "mineral water" that arrived at the table already opened. Hopefully this lapse in food safety has been resolved.

    Zaccios (was Cocomos)

    Just Grillin'

    Spagos

    Coach House

    The Mews

    Olive's Bar & Bistro

  • Patisserie Flindt. st Street Holetown, St. James. 46 432-2626. atisserieflindt@caribsurf.com. 46 432-2634. on-Fri 7 am - 6 pm, Sat 7 am - 2 pm, Sun 7 am - noon. ttp://www.flindtbarbados.com. Imaginative and delicious breakfasts and lunches, featuring sandwiches, salads, quiches, pizzas. Exquisite desserts: cakes, pastries, beautiful handmade chocolates. Delivery and catering services available.

    Raffles

    Ragamuffins

    Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

    Sitar Indian Restaurant

    Surfside Restaurant and Bar

    Tam's Wok

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