Animal Flower Cave It is a privately-run tourist attraction operated by the owners of the restaurant of the same name, situated at the northernmost point of the island of Barbados. The area’s striking, dramatic and completely barren coastline captivates visitors with its steep, jagged cliffs, which were once underwater coral reefs.

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Near the restaurant, a huge sea-level cave is accessible via a carved staircase, featuring natural pools that are filled by the surf.

Entrance to the cave and swimming

The cave is accessed via a short and very narrow staircase carved through the rock. You will find yourself in a wide cave, enclosed on three sides, with very rugged walls. On the fourth side, there is a breathtaking view of the ocean and the crashing waves.

You can swim safely in several small pools; just make sure you have your swimwear and towel ready before entering the cave, as there isn’t much space inside.

The pools are very shallow, so expect more of a quick dip than a proper swim.

• Opening hours – 9.30 am – 4.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday (always closed on Mondays); the cave remains closed whenever there are high waves
• Price – 40 bbd / 20 usd
• Official website: www.animalflowercave.com

Take a walk along the cliffs

Perhaps even more impressive than the cave itself is a walk along the jagged cliffs, which you can enjoy free of charge; however, the starting point for the paths along the cliffs is behind the fenced-off area, so the opening hours are the same as for the cave.

Enjoy a meal with a divine view

Animal Flower Cave, which offers seating right above the open cliff, is one of the most popular restaurants in Barbados.

If you’re heading here for lunch, we recommend booking a table via the restaurant’s website.

How do you get there?

The easiest way is by car; you can drive along a tarmac road right up to the caves and park there in the free car park. The turn-offs to ‘ Animal Flower Cave ’ are signposted, but bear in mind that the last few kilometres are along narrow country lanes, although they are all tarmac.

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There are no buses or minibuses (ZRs) running directly to the cave. The nearest bus stop is located here, about 850 metres from the cave. Bus 1C, travelling via Speighstown to Bridgetown, passes through here once every half an hour, and minibus routes 9A and 90 also run at irregular intervals.

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