Christ Church Holidays

Ideal family base for beach holidays in Barbados
Christ Church is the second most populated parish of Barbados. As the southern-most administrative district of the island, it gives access to many of the most spectacular beaches. The Christ Church area attracts couples and family holiday groups from all over the world, because of the wide sandy beaches, and good choice of hotels, places to eat, bars and nightclubs. Christ Church is home to the Saint Lawrence Gap, which is a popular strip of bars and restaurants, while Oistins is its largest town. Grantley Adams International Airport is situated in the east of Christ Church, so reaching your hotel on arrival in Barbados will take less than 20 minutes. The capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, is a short drive north west of Christ Church. An excellent choice for your Caribbean holidays.

Pick from a host of stunning beaches
Famous Christ Church beaches include Sandy Beach, Long Beach, Miami Beach, Saint Lawrence Beach, Oistins Beach and many more. Finding accommodation should never be a problem as the area is so well catered for. Whether you’re looking for five star luxury, all inclusive family deals, or a budget hotel, Christ Church parish will deliver. There is plenty to see and do too. The beaches of the south coast of Barbados tend to be slightly calmer than the Atlantic east coast, where the majority of the island’s surfing takes place. Christ Church beaches still have more breeze than the sheltered Caribbean west coast, so here you’ll see and possibly do kite and wind-surfing. Christ Church beaches are ideal of swimming and snorkelling.

Oistins town for great fish and evening entertainment
The town of Oistins is a hub of activity within Christ Church. It’s home to a major Barbadian fishing community and the Oistins Fish Festival takes place here every Easter. Staying here, or making a day trip, you’ll see local fishermen hauling in their catch, and women at work preparing and selling a massive array of fish and seafood at the market. The Friday and Saturday night ‘Fish Fry’ attraction is a must. On these nights visitors and locals head into Oistins to feast on the freshest fried, grilled and barbecued fish, accompanied by macaroni pie and sweet potato. In all the beach resorts of Christ Church you will hear lilting Caribbean music, enjoy beach barbecues under the stars, and try traditional Bajan food, washed down with tropical cocktails or cool local beers.

Christ Church Weather

Winter temperatures in Christ Church average around 28C in December and January making it the perfect time to take festive sunshine break. The sun will be shining down for around nine hours per day at this time of the year and you can swim in the warm Caribbean Sea on Christmas Day. The annual evening temperatures are a balmy 22C making it perfect for dining in the open air restaurants or participating in late night beach parties. Barbados is drier than most of the other Caribbean islands and is not usually troubled by tropical storms making it the ideal year round sunshine destination.