With high-quality, tax-free merchandise, excellent service by friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, and comfortable, air-conditioned stores…

With high-quality, tax-free merchandise, excellent service by friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, and comfortable, air-conditioned stores, shopping in Barbados truly is just beyond your imagination!

SHOPS AND CRAFT IN BARBADOS

Dutyfree shopping is especially popular, with prices typically being 30 to 50% less than in Europe and North America! When making dutyfree purchases be sure to have your passport or airline ticket with you. Your packages can be delivered to the airport or sea port for your convenience.

The heart and soul of shopping in Barbados is Broad Street in the capital city, Bridgetown There you will find several large department stores and duty free shops. In addition to the specialty stores (such as jewellery stores), there are several shopping malls offering a wide variety of products and services.

Shopping in Barbados is by no means confined to Bridgetown. There are several smaller towns like Holetown in St.James and Speightstown in St.Peter that features craft shops and gift shops. Several shopping malls and plazas are also located outside of Bridgetown. Chattel Village shopping areas are becoming increasingly popular in Barbados. These feature shops made in traditional chattel house style and selling souvenirs, gift items, clothing and local arts and crafts. You can find these chattel villages at Holetown, St James and Christ Church.

SHOPPING MALLS AND CENTERS IN BARBADOS

Go for convenience, accessibility, and selection. Those are the perks of Barbados’s best malls and shopping centers. You can get in and out quickly and see a ton of things. Loads of local shopping options include high-brow and low-brow stores, along with food offerings should you need a drink or a bite along the way. Check out the wide variety at places like Broad Street or St. Michael Parish. Indoors or outdoors, there’s a bounty to be had.

Pelican Craft Centre

You’ll find this grouping of workshops halfway between the cruise ship terminal and downtown Bridgetown. Visit this spot to watch the artisans at work and to purchase leather goods, batik clothing and fabrics, baskets, carvings and pottery. (246-426-4391)

Broad Street

Bridgetown’s main shopping district is Broad Street. A wide array of duty-free shops sells jewelry, liquor, cameras, perfume and clothing. Be sure to bring a passport or plane ticket as proof of your visitor status.

Dacostas Mall

Housed in the historic Colonnade building on Bridgewater’s Broad Street, this mall has more than 30 shops selling duty-free jewelry and perfume, beachwear and souvenirs. An exceptional food court keeps those hunger pangs at bay. (246-431-0936)

Bridgetown Cruise Terminal

Located about a mile from downtown Bridgetown, Barbados’s cruise ship terminal doubles as a fine duty-free shopping arcade. With about 25 shops and numerous stalls, the variety is quite good: bargain hunters can find deals on jewelry, china, crystal, linen, clothing, music and assorted other items, most of which are duty-free. Just outside is a chattel village where shopaholics will be pleased to find a plethora of locally made arts and crafts. (246-427-2623)

Sunset Crest

Actually a resort complex with two shopping centers, Sunset Crest has a wide variety of shopping options that should satisfy die-hard shoppers as well as folks who just need to pick up some sunscreen or a book to read. In addition to a branch of the Cave Shepherd department store, there are several high-end boutiques, a supermarket, restaurants, banks and a pharmacy. (246-432-6457)

Bayshore Complex

Housed in a building that was originally constructed in 1800 to accommodate the Harbour Police, the Bayshore Complex today is a thoroughly renovated shopping center with a variety of boutiques and specialty shops. An attractive environment for shopping, the complex even has an eye-catching waterfall and pond, complete with fish, near the entrance.

Chalky Mountain Pottery

The ground underneath the little hamlet of Chalky Mount has supplied local potters for centuries. Today, the village is home to numerous pottery studios, many of which are open to the public. This is an excellent place to purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces that will serve as functional and beautiful reminders of your visit to Barbados.