Moving to Barbados

Plan your move

Where to live

Barbados has 11 parishes, and they feel very different: calm west coast, lively south coast, wild Atlantic east, green inland hills. These are general impressions to help you understand the differences, not rankings.

A row of brightly painted houses side by side

Not sure where to begin? Take the parish quiz, then spend time in an area at different times of day before signing a lease.

The 11 parishes

Photos are representative of each area's character, not exact locations. Compare costs on the cost of living page.