Eight ways to experience the best of Barbados – National Geographic UK
8. Sample the local cuisine
Barbados’s national dish is flying fish and cou cou: crisp-fried, spicy fillets served with cornmeal and okra. Macaroni pie is just as treasured; here, macaroni is mixed with cheese, evaporated milk, Bajan spices, hot sauce and then baked until crisp. In Bridgetown, visit the fish market to see the sumptuous produce (marlin, kingfish, mahi mahi, chub) and watch as stall holders prepare flying fish. Afterwards, walk a short distance to the Cheapside Market, taking in a visual feast of fruit and vegetables and inhaling as you pass stalls piled with Bajan spices. On a Friday night, head south to the famous Fish Fry at Oistins Bay Gardens.
How to do it: Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels, offers buffets and themed nights featuring a variety of Bajan and Caribbean dishes.
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Where to stay
Marriott Bonvoy International offer a wealth of accommodation options in Barbados. For more information, visit marriottbonvoy.com
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