Bathsheba
Bathsheba is a fishing village on Barbados’s east coast, known for views over the Scotland District, surfing at the Soup Bowl and historic churches.
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Bathsheba is a fishing village in the parish of Saint Joseph on Barbados’s east coast. The village is known for views over the Scotland District and Bathsheba beach, a surfing spot called the Soup Bowl. Local and international surfing competitions are held there every year. A large boulder sits just offshore; some people call it Bathsheba Rock. The Flower Forest and the Cotton Tower are among the village’s main attractions, and several small historic churches can be seen on a walk around town.
Joe’s River Tropical Rainforest lies on the edge of Bathsheba and covers about 85 acres (340,000 m²). Trees there include giant ficus, citrifolia, fid woods, white woods, cabbage palms and mahogany. On Horse Hill, Saint Joseph Anglican Church dates from 1640. A hurricane damaged it in 1831, and it was rebuilt in 1839. Nearby, Little Saint Joseph chapel was built in 1837. After a landslide, it was restored and dedicated to Saint Aiden in 1904. These sights give you several stops to choose from, whether you are heading to the beach, the rainforest or a church.
Bathsheba in five
- See the Soup Bowl surf spotBathsheba beach is a surfing spot called the Soup Bowl. Local and international surfing competitions are held there every year.
- Take in views over the Scotland DistrictBathsheba is on Barbados’s east coast, in Saint Joseph parish, and is known for views over the Scotland District.
- Walk through Joe’s River Tropical RainforestThis woodland and rainforest on the edge of town covers about 85 acres (340,000 m²).
- Visit the Flower Forest or Cotton TowerThe Flower Forest and the Cotton Tower are among the village’s main attractions.
- See Bathsheba’s historic churchesSaint Joseph Anglican Church dates from 1640 and was rebuilt in 1839 after a hurricane in 1831. Little Saint Joseph chapel was restored and dedicated to Saint Aiden in 1904 after a landslide.
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- 80%
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- 29 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 96%
Bathsheba
04:40 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today30°25°96%Monday: Rain. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Tue30°26°77%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 77%.
- Wed30°26°59%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Thu31°25°73%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Fri31°26°68%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 68%.
- Sat32°26°20%Saturday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sun32°26°25%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 25%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2 BBD
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Before you go to Bathsheba
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- The Soup Bowl is a surfing spot where local and international competitions are held every year.
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Bathsheba FAQ
Where is Bathsheba in Barbados?
Bathsheba is a fishing village on Barbados’s east coast, in the parish of Saint Joseph.
What is Bathsheba beach known for?
Bathsheba beach is known as the Soup Bowl, a surfing spot where local and international competitions are held every year.
What can you see in Bathsheba?
Sights in and around the village include the Flower Forest, the Cotton Tower, Joe’s River Tropical Rainforest and several historic churches.
How big is Joe’s River Tropical Rainforest?
The woodland and rainforest on the edge of Bathsheba covers about 85 acres (340,000 m²).
What is Bathsheba Rock?
It is the large boulder just offshore from Bathsheba beach. Some people call it Bathsheba Rock.
How old is Saint Joseph Anglican Church?
The church on Horse Hill dates from 1640. It was rebuilt in 1839 after a hurricane in 1831.