Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 106

Carlisle Bay Marine Park
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Needham’s Point
To the south of Carlisle Bay is Needham’s
Point, home of the second oldest
lighthouse on Barbados which was built
in 1855. The lighthouse resides on the
grounds of the Hilton Hotel. Also part of
the Hilton Hotel is Charles Fort which is
the largest on the island. It was built by
the British in 1650 to protect Carlisle Bay
from enemy attacks.
Six shipwrecks lie within the Carlisle Bay Marine Park, popular with divers and snorkelers.
Located on the island’s west coast, you’ll fi nd these wrecks at a depth of between 3 and
17 metres. They are all in close proximity to each other, amplifying the dive/snorkel
experience. Coral, sponges and an impressive assortment of marine life live among the
wrecks and the reef, making this an exciting area for exploration and discovery for both
the amateur and professional underwater enthusiast.
Needham’s Point is also home to beautiful
beaches and warm, crystal-clear water,
great for snorkeling, swimming, kayaking,
paddle boarding and other water sports.
[The oldest lighthouse on the island is South Point
Lighthouse, built in 1852.]