St James Villa holidays

St James

The Best Time To Visit St James

One of the best things about Barbados that makes it so popular is that it’s a year-round travel destination. Though the weather does vary throughout the year, the majority of the time it is consistently sunny on the island, meaning that you can enjoy classic Caribbean weather no matter what time you visit.

If you want to enjoy St James Barbados holidays at the driest part of the year, the best time to visit is between January and March, when there’s an average high temperature of around 26°C. If you want to enjoy the area during the off-season for tourism and make the most of the best deals on our St James villas, the summer months between June and September are the best time to come to Barbados.

The Best Things To Do in St James

St James is one of the most popular places to visit in Barbados because of more than its luxury accommodation – there’s also plenty to see and do around the parish for all kinds of travellers!

The beautiful coastline along this area of the island provides plenty of activities, with snorkelling and swimming being top of the list of recommendations. Folkestone Marine Park is a particularly popular spot, consisting of an artificial reef with a sunken ship, an aquarium and lessons available in both kayaking and snorkelling.

Holetown is one of Barbados’ best towns, and if you enjoy a bit of retail therapy when you’re on your holidays, this is the ideal place to explore the shops! It’s also got a great nightlife scene, with a good selection of bars that stay open until late and provide a great atmosphere for drinking, dancing and music.

Spending time at the beach is a given if you’re staying in a St James villa in Barbados, with Paynes Bay Beach being the most popular option for guests in the area thanks to its soft sand and wonderfully calm water. If you fancy a change of scenery to something more sophisticated, there are several golf courses within St James that are a fantastic place for a game or two.

The Best Places To Go In St James

Perhaps the most popular place to go in St James is Holetown, which is home to plenty of shops and places to eat. Other key places in the parish include Westmoreland and Sandy Lane, which are both home to famous hotels with luxurious facilities that guests and visitors can book to use.

If you’re seeking attractions to go to on a St James villa holiday in 2024, the Portvale Sugar Museum offers a fascinating look into Barbados’ history, whilst the Folkestone Marine Park is a great spot for swimming and learning more about the island’s marine wildlife. Speaking of swimming, Paynes Bay is one of the best beaches in St James with long stretches of soft sand and calm, clear water for all kinds of aquatic activities.

FAQs

Is it easy to walk around St James?

The centre of St James is relatively easy to walk around, especially in Holetown which regularly sees a lot of foot traffic. Travelling from one side of the parish to the other on foot might be time-consuming, but if you want to stay in the area you don’t necessarily need a car to get around.

What is the most beautiful beach in St James?

Paynes Bay Beach is one of the most popular and definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in St James. The bay is ringed with trees that provide shade on the soft golden sand and the water is very calm, so it’s great for swimming and snorkelling as well as being located close to some useful facilities.

Is St James a nice area of Barbados?

There’s a saying in Barbados that ‘west is best’, and St James’ location on this side of the island means that it’s widely thought of as one of the nicest places to stay on the island. It also has a reputation of being one of the most luxurious areas to stay, with plenty of exclusive resorts and exceptional villas, so should be high on your list when looking at accommodation on the island.

Is St James worth visiting?

If you want to visit one of the prettiest parts of Barbados with some of the best attractions for tourists, St James is definitely worth visiting. Holetown is a highlight of the area, offering lots of great food and shopping options by day and some of Barbados’ best nightlife once the sun sets.