Oistins Area:
Oistins is an old fishing area located next to Silver Sands on the south coast of the island home to some of the islands best beaches. From hear it is easy to get into the capital Bridgetown by bus or taxi along the coast road with breathtaking views of the clear blue seas and white pink sandy beaches. The museum of Barbados is en route to the centre. There are many other beaches that can be visited from Oistins and this little town is where you will find a choice of resturants and night life within easy reach. A relatively recent tradition has developed for tourists in Oistins to join in with the locals at the Friday night ( and slightly quieter Saturday night) Fish Fry which sees many stalls selling fish meals or local craft all to accompaniment of loud music. The popular St Lawrence Gap is a 10 minute drive or taxi ride, where lively nightlife can be found.
Activities:
Windsurfing
The spot to windsurf in Barbados is the area of Silver Sands, where the conditions are challenging yet forgiving and where circumstances are unbelievably convenient - and Silver Point Villa Hotel is located right on the edge of Silver Sands beach. You only rig up once and store your equipment just a few steps from the water. Shower, shade, relaxation area, everything combined right at your Villa Hotel .Silver Point have made it possible for you to enjoy this luxury windsurfing experience at our Chic, Trendy,Villa Hotel in Silver Sands, on the Caribbean island of Barbados.
Kitesurfing -
Barbados isn't only blessed with it's unique windsurfing conditions, it also proved to have some of the most ideal kitesurfing beaches possible like Silver Sands and Silver Rock, which attract most of the kitesurfers.
Other Facilities:
Golf Information:
Silver Point Villa Hotel will gladly arranges tee times and lessons. The Barbados Golf Club, Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland have excellent golf shops. The combination of golf, sun and the Caribbean Sea, a comfortable place to stay at Silver Point and enjoying the privilege of one of the worlds great destinations for golf. Barbados Golf Club and the excellent 9 hole course are within 10 mins drive.
In 2007 Barbados hosted the Golf World Cup won by Germany.