Barbados Beards

The origin of the name Barbados comes from the Portugese/Spainsh word both meaning the Bearded ones.

There are three theories as to what “bearded” refers to: the roots of the bearded fig-tree indigenous to the island; the allegedly bearded Caribs once inhabiting the island; or to the foam spraying over the outlying reefs giving the impression of a beard.

So with its consistent Summer all year round climate, laid back attitude and the obvious calling of the beards, I made my way over to the beautiful Caribbean island to immerse myself in its culture, climate and facial hair.

Beardrevered’s Barbados quick guide:

Where we stayed: Little Good Harbour, Shermans, St.Lucy

Where we ate: The Fish Pot (at Little Good Harbour); Tides, Holetown; The Sea Cat, Holetow; Mama Mia, South Coast.

Where we drank: Groots in Holetown; Moon Town Sports Bar, Moontown

Where we shopped:Un dimanche a Paris, Holetown Plaza

Where we relaxed: Cologny Club, Holetown

Where we beached: Crane beach,

All images by Philip Brown