Bathsheba

Bathsheba is the main fishing town in the parish of Saint Joseph on the east coastline of Barbados. The town has a number of quaint churches; Saint Joseph Anglican Church was built on Horse Hill in the town as early as 1640 but was rebuilt in 1839 following a hurricane in 1831. Little Saint Joseph chapel was built nearby in 1837 but was restored and dedicated to Saint Aiden in 1904 following a landslide. It has a number of attractions including the Flower Forest and Cotton Tower which is renowned for its dramatic scenery and views of Scotland District. The ecologically rich [Joe's River Tropical Rainforest] is located on the outskirts of the town . Bathsheba beach is known as the Soup Bowl where local and international surfing competitions take place annually. Area Code: 246