Black Rock
in Saint Michael, Barbados

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
13.126 and -59.626 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 13° 7' 32" and W -59° 37' 32"
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: 01:50 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 Black Rock

Black Rock in Saint Michael is located in Barbados a little north of Bridgetown, the country's capital town.

Current time in Black Rock is now 01:50 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Barbados with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Black Rock. The closest airport in Barbados is Sir Grantley Adams International Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 km), 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 83 mi (or 134 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bridgetown, Holetown, Welchman Hall, Oistins 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 / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 55% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

28°C (82 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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.

Hotels and Places to Stay

SWEETFIELD MANOR BO

Address
3,3 mi
BRITTONS NEW RD
14027 ST MICHAEL
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Bridgetown Barbados

Address
2,0 mi
The Garrison Historic Area, Hastings. Christ Church
BB15156 Bridgetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


Tamarind by Elegant Hotels

Address
2,7 mi
PAYNES BAY
BB24023 Saint James
Barbados

Time Information

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


South Beach Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
Rockley at Accra Beach
Barbados
Barbados

Time Information

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


Hilton Barbados

Address
2,1 mi
Needhams Point
11000 Saint Michael
Barbados

Time Information

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


Waves Hotel & Spa by Elegant Hotels - All Inclusive

Address
1,4 mi
Prospect Bay Beach
00000 Prospect
Barbados

Time Information

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


Beach View

Address
2,4 mi
Chapel Gap
BB11090 St James
Barbados

Time Information

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


Island Inn All Inclusive Hotel

Address
3,2 mi
Aquatic Gap, The Garrison
Bridgetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


SUNBAY HOTEL

Address
2,0 mi
MAXWELL COAST ROAD CHRIST CHURCH
15031 Bridgetown
Barbados

Time Information

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


Shades

Address
2,9 mi
Laynes Road
BB29004 Paynes Bay
Barbados

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Bridgetown, Barbados - Downtown HD (2015)

Published: February 27, 2015
Length: 13:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

Bridgetown (metropolitan pop 110000 (2014)) is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the...


Bridgetown, Barbados - Cruise Ships in Port HD (2015)

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 23:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ACG Travel Videos

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Ramblers Holiday Barbados Nov 2007

Published: December 04, 2007
Length: 10:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pwaterton

Ramblers Holiday in Barbados Nov 2007.


30°C - Tag 1 - BARBADOS | Karibik 2014 mit AIDAluna

Published: December 28, 2014
Length: 54:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Avocayo

Vom 30.11.2014 bis zum 15.12.2014 hieß es "Kreuzfahrt in der Karibik mit der AIDAluna". Nicht einfach mal eben so, sonder ein hart ersparter und lang ersehnter Urlaub. Eine klassische Schiffsrund...


CTRL.ME Barbados

Published: June 03, 2014
Length: 00:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ctrl Me Robotics

Ctrl.Me takes a trip to beautiful Barbados to do some tropical flyovers. -Dji Phantom 2 -Tarot 2 Axis Gimbal -GoPro.


Silver Moon - Barbados Catamaran - January 29, 2014

Published: February 14, 2014
Length: 22:55 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Dean Zanello

Catamaran Trip with Silver Moon, located in Bridgetown Barbados. Footage recorded with GoPro Hero3+ and Canon EOS 60D,


60th Anniversary of In the Castle of My Skin by George Lamming - Pt 2

Published: February 23, 2014
Length: 59:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bajanreporter

It has been popular among critics to see Castle as a straight satirical text where the poles of subject and object (colonizer- colonized respectively) are reversed but are necessarily still...


Final Approach to BGI Barbados on American Airlines

Published: December 04, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Beth Frank

Final Approach to BGI Barbados on American Airlines.


Arribando a Barbados en Ferry

Published: June 04, 2011
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: perezmontejo

Recuerdo de nuestras vacaciones en el Caribe. Arribando en Ferry a la Playa en Barbados. Producción: www.perezmontejo.com Musica: Bonita Artist: Juan Carlos Vega.


Kadooment 2013 along Peterkin Road, Bank Hall, St Michael, Barbados

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 52:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: bajanreporter

http://www.bajanreporter.com/2013/08/kadooment-2013-blue-box-cart-remembers-mighty-whitey/


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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.

Bridgetown

Bridgetown, metropolitan pop 96,578 (2006), is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. Formerly, the Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island.

Located at 13.106, -59.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridgetown, Capitals in the Caribbean, Capitals in North America, Populated places in Barbados, Metropolitan areas of Barbados, Populated coastal places in Barbados, Port cities in the Caribbean, Populated places established in 1628, Populated places established in the 17th century, World Heritage Sites in Barbados, Capital districts and territories

Pelican Island (Barbados)

Pelican Island was a small uninhabited island that once existed off the west coast of Bridgetown and Fontabelle, in St. Michael, Barbados. According to historical record, the island received its name from brown pelicans that would nest there. To get there, one could have used one of the pair of nearby boat jetties along the Barbados shoreline, or during low tide it was believed to have been possible to wade out to the island as well.

Located at 13.1, -59.6333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Uninhabited islands of Barbados, Saint Michael, Barbados, Bridgetown, Former islands

Kensington Oval

The Kensington Oval is a stadium located to the west of the capital city Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is the pre-eminent sporting facility on the island and is primarily used for cricket. Locally referred to as "The Mecca" of cricket, it has hosted many important and exciting cricket games between local, regional, and international teams during its more than 120 year history.

Located at 13.1051, -59.6226 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in Barbados, Sports venues in Barbados, Saint Michael, Barbados, Test cricket grounds in the West Indies, Football venues in Barbados

Barbados National Stadium

Barbados National Stadium was officially opened on October 23, 1970. It is a multi-use outdoor stadium in Waterford, St. Michael, Barbados. Situated approximately 4.3km northeast of Bridgetown it is located off Highway 3. The stadium is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 15,000. In 2006, FIFA condemned the national football stadium of Barbados though the country was hoping to demolish and rebuild the ground before its 2010 World Cup qualification campaign begins.

Located at 13.12, -59.605 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Barbados, Football venues in Barbados, Athletics (track and field) venues in Barbados, Saint Michael, Barbados, National stadiums

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 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bays of 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

Port of Bridgetown

The Port of Bridgetown (officially the Deep Water Harbour), is a seaport in Bridgetown on the southwest coast of Barbados. Situated at the North-Western end of Carlisle Bay, the harbour handles all of the country's international bulk ship-based trade and commerce. In addition to international-shipping the Deep Water Harbour is the port of entry for southern-Caribbean cruise ships.

Located at 13.106, -59.632 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Transport in Barbados, Ports and harbours of Barbados, Saint Michael, Barbados, Bridgetown, Breakwaters

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