The Whim
in Saint Peter, Barbados

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.252 and -59.630 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 15' 8" and W -59° 37' 46"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - BBD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:51 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Barbados
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 5:28 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.633 and 121.534 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Padajiri
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Barbados in Caribbean

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Barbados.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Barbados. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore The Whim

The Whim in Saint Peter is a city in Barbados a little north of Bridgetown, the country's capital.

Local time in The Whim is now 08:51 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Barbados with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of The Whim. The closest airport in Barbados is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Barbados is Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison in a distance of 84 mi (or 136 km), East. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Speightstown, Checker Hall, Greenland, Holetown and Welchman Hall. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 35% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Address
3,5 mi
PORTERS
Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Cobblers Cove

Address
0,9 mi
ROAD VIEW SPEIGHTSTOWN
26025 Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences

Address
1,2 mi
Retreat, Six Mens
Speightstown
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PORT FERDINAND

Address
1,3 mi
RETREAT
26009 ST PETER
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SAINT PETERS BAY

Address
1,3 mi
ROAD VIEW HWY 1B
26025 ST PETER
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Sandpiper

Address
4,6 mi
HOLETOWN
24017 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mango Bay All Inclusive

Address
4,5 mi
2nd Street
BB24016 Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Battaleys Mews

Address
4,4 mi
Mullins
BB24017 Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Coral Reef Club

Address
4,2 mi
ST. JAMES
24017 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUGAR CANE CLUB HOTEL AND SPA

Address
0,8 mi
MAYNARDS
26025 Speightstown
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Saint James, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint James Area:31 km² (12 sq. mi. ) Largest City:Holetown Population (2008 est. ):25,110 inhab. Population Density:810 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats3 Map Parishes of Barbados The parish of Saint James ("St. James") is an area located in the western central part of the country of Barbados. Increasingly St. James is being known as the playground of the rich and famous, and a haven for sun-starved tourists. In local colloquium, St.

Located at 13.2167, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barbados, Saint James, Barbados

Saint Peter, Barbados

Statistics Parish:Saint Peter Area:34km² (13 sq. mi. ) Largest City:Speightstown Population (2008 est. ):11,160 inhab. Population Density:328.24 inhab/km² Parliamentary representation - House seats1 Map Parishes of Barbados The Parish of Saint Peter ("St. Peter") is one of eleven parishes in the Caribbean island country of Barbados. It is named after the Christian Apostle and patron saint, Saint Peter.

Located at 13.25, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barbados, Saint Peter, Barbados

Six Men's Bay, Barbados

Six Men's Bay is a fishing village located to the south of Maycock's Bay in the northwest of Barbados, north of the town of Speightstown. Just off shore of the bay, ini 60 ft of water, rests the 165 ft long wreck of a sunken freighter named Pamir (not the same as sailing vessel Pamir), a spot for scuba diving.

Located at 13.2667, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of Barbados

Barbados Wildlife Reserve

The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is located in the parish of Saint Peter, Barbados. It occupies four acres of mahogany forest near the top of Farley Hill, next to Grenade Hall Signal Station and Forest. It was established by Canadian primatologist Jean Baulu and his wife, Suzanne. They first founded the Barbados Primate Research Centre on the site in 1982, for the conservation and study of Green Monkeys, which were brought to Barbados in the 17th century and are now widespread on the island.

Located at 13.2684, -59.5923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Protected areas established in 1982, Visitor attractions in Barbados, Conservation in Barbados, Saint Peter, Barbados, Primate sanctuaries