Animal Flower Cave

Bridgetown

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Animal Flower Cave

Animal Flower Cave is the only accessible sea cave on Barbados, located at North Point, St. Lucy. There are guided tours along the cave’s colourful walls and a gorgeous view of the ocean. From February to April, you may even sneak a peek of humpback whales. If you get hungry after the cave tour, there is a lunch restaurant on the clifftop awaiting you.

Useful Information

Address: Animal Flower Cave, St. Lucy
Phone: +1 246 439 8797
More Info: www.animalflowercave.com
Opening House: Daily 9am-4:30pm

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