Fitts
in Saint James, Barbados

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.147 and -59.638 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 8' 48" and W -59° 38' 16"
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: 09:44 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Barbados
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 6:10 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Fitts

Fitts in Saint James is a city located in Barbados a little north-west of Bridgetown, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fitts is now 09:44 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Barbados with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Fitts. The closest airport in Barbados is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 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 playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Holetown, Bridgetown, Welchman Hall, Speightstown and Four Cross Roads. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 29th of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (80 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mango Bay All Inclusive

Address
2,8 mi
2nd Street
BB24016 Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

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


The Sandpiper

Address
2,7 mi
HOLETOWN
24017 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

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


Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Address
1,1 mi
PAYNES BAY
BB24023 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

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


THE CLUB BARBADOS

Address
2,4 mi
VAUXHALL ST JAMES BB241
00000 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

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


Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All Inclusive

Address
0,3 mi
Prospect Bay Beach
00000 Prospect
Barbados

Time Information

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


Barbados Resort & Spa Adults Only - All Inclusive The Club

Address
2,1 mi
Vauxhall
Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


Regent Apartments

Address
2,3 mi
Poui Avenue, Sunset Crest
000001 Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


Tropical Sunset Beach Apartment Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Tropical Sunset Complex
BB24016 Holetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


Halcyon Palm Mahoe Avenue

Address
2,6 mi
Sunset Crest
000000 Sunset Crest
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 03:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 10:00
Weekend: closed


Summerland Villas

Address
0,6 mi
Fitts Village
08468 Prospect
Barbados

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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Barbados - Beach

Published: November 26, 2009
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 01, 2011
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Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 59:39 min
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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.

Holetown

Holetown (formerly St. James Town), is a small town located in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. Holetown is located in the parish of Saint James on the sheltered west coast of the island.

Located at 13.1833, -59.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places established in 1627, Populated places in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Former national capitals

Sandy Lane (resort)

Sandy Lane is a luxury five star beach-front resort situated close to Holetown and Paynes Bay, in Saint James on the island-nation of Barbados. Sandy Lane was first opened in 1961 after Ronald Tree, a former British politician, had an idea to build a luxury hotel and golf course on what was an old sugar plantation named 'Sandy Lane'. In 1998, after being put up for sale by Granada plc, a group of five Irish businessmen including J. P. McManus, Dermot Desmond and John Magnier, bought the hotel.

Located at 13.1751, -59.6323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Resorts in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Golf clubs and courses in Barbados, Hotels in Barbados

Paynes Bay, Barbados

Paynes Bay sometimes called the "Platinum Coast" is located on the west coast of Barbados. Many locals believe that it is one of the island's best swimming beaches for both the calm seas of the Caribbean (in comparison to the strong south or east coast surf) and the colorful neighborhood. In recent years, Paynes Bay has experienced significant development, most recently by various foreign speculators who are in the process of constructing condominiums along the bay.

Located at 13.1667, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of Barbados, Beaches of Barbados

Freshwater Bay, Barbados

Freshwater Bay is located between Paynes Bay and Carlisle Bay in the southwest of Barbados.

Located at 13.1333, -59.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of Barbados

Sharon Moravian Church

Sharon Moravian Church is in the south of the centrally located Saint Thomas parish in Barbados. It was built in 1799 at the behest of missionaries. The missionaries were from the Moravian Church, which originated in the Czech provinces of Bohemia and Moravia. In 1732, the church launched a global mission, going first to the Caribbean.

Located at 13.1518, -59.6007 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint Thomas, Barbados, Church buildings in the Caribbean, Congregations of the Eastern West Indies Province of the Moravian Church, Places of worship in Barbados

Warrens, Saint Michael, Barbados

The town of Warrens located in the parish of Saint Michael is one of the fastest developing areas in the country of Barbados. In the span of a few short years beginning around the year 2000, the Warrens, Saint Michael area has become synonymous with new money flowing into the country and for the development in the form of newly constructed tall buildings. Upon the completion of two new towers in Warrens it is estimated that roughly 350,000 square feet of the island's 860,000 sq ft .

Located at 13.15, -59.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saint Michael, Barbados, Populated places in Barbados

3Ws Oval

The 3Ws Oval is a cricket field at the entrance of the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies in Barbados. Mostly known for the sculpture in the shape of three large wickets that stand tall on the incline above the field. The 3Ws Oval was one of the team warm-up venues for the 2007 Cricket World Cup finals, which were played at the nearby Kensington Oval stadium. The 3Ws has undergone a huge redevelopment over the last four years to meet ICC standards.

Located at 13.1356, -59.6308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Barbados, Cricket grounds in Barbados, Saint Michael, Barbados

Queen's College (Barbados)

Queen's College was established as a result of the recommendation of an Education Commission whose report suggested that Barbados required a first grade school for girls. The school focused on academic excellence and its mandate was to produce an education for girls similar to that in the top educational institutions in Great Britain. The school commenced operation at Constitution Road on January 29, 1883 with thirty-three female students. Their ages ranged from three to nineteen.

Located at 13.1456, -59.6239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Barbados, Saint James, Barbados, Universities and colleges in the Caribbean