10 Best Shopping centres in Barbados

Colonnade Mall is your one-stop shop for virtually everything you need whether you're looking for clothing, accessories, electronics, or just about anything else. With more than 40 shops in total, you can get watches and jewellery just as easily as you can get phones and accessories.

You'll find most of the items here to be made by major brands ranging from luxurious to budget-friendly. Designer handbags and cosmetics are especially popular, but you'll also find natural health products and games. The mall is located in Bridgetown on the southwest side of the island.

Bridgetown Duty Free Broad Street is a massive collection of duty-free shops where you can find products of virtually any kind at some serious discounts. The items on offer include everything from designer leather to jewellery and watches. Many of these items come from world-class brands as well.

In general, the items on offer here come with 25% savings when comparing them to the same items in the US market. You can increase savings to 44% when it comes to the liquor available here. You'll find the shops off Broad Street in Bridgetown, on the north side of the Constitution River.

Pelican Village Craft Centre is one of the island's top spots for handicrafts and boasts colourful buildings, a spacious and relaxed atmosphere, and incredible handmade items on offer. Amongst the items here, you'll find pottery, apparel, bags, and sweet confections. More traditional art is available as well, including paintings, sculptures, and metal art.

When you visit this little village, you'll notice the bright colours of the buildings and the pastel hues of blue, pink, and green throughout. Even the lampposts on the street are painted a bright pink. You can see it all for yourself near the coast of Bridgetown.

Lanterns Mall is one of the newest malls on the island and comes with all the modern aspects you'd expect, like store variety, top brands, and a diverse food court. You'll find about 30 shops and restaurants within, and it's one of the few malls anchored by a major retailer on the island's south coast.

The food court is especially impressive in this mall compared to many others and offers a wide variety of cuisines. You'll find local and Caribbean food, of course, but there are also restaurants that feature Asian, European, and Mediterranean fare. Try it for yourself in southern Bridgetown past the Christ Church line.

Limegrove Lifestyle Centre is a luxury shopping centre where you'll find some of the biggest brands in fashion, jewellery, and apparel, all available duty-free. Some of the stores featured here include HUGO BOSS, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, and Ralph Lauren.

The layout and design of the mall itself lend an air of luxury with brilliantly maintained walkways and symmetrical tree decorations lining the outdoor walkways. You can take in the style yourself in Holetown, which is a few miles north of Bridgetown on the western coast.

Sheraton Mall is one of the largest malls on the island, and it offers extensive variety in stores and services, such as salons and films. More than 120 stores are set up within this mall offering just about everything you can imagine, but the mall is mostly known for its 6-screen multiplex and relaxing spa area.

Relaxation and comfort are goals at this mall, and that's why the shopping centre also offers doctor and homeopathic services. Getting to the mall is fairly easy as well, thanks to the shuttle service from Bridgetown. You'll find the mall near the southern coast of the island, just north of Saint Lawrence Gap.

Chattel Village is a lovely and colourful collection of shops and eateries where you'll find local fashion, home decor, and detailed handicrafts set within vibrant tropical gardens. Some of the items on offer here are custom-made T-shirts that show off local fashion and intricate handicrafts that make stunning gifts for that special someone.

The food options here are designed to be comfortable and authentic, so you can enjoy a taste of Barbados at places like Just Grilling on the south end or Cafe Bar Carizma right in the middle. You'll find it all in Holetown, a few miles north of Bridgetown.

Quayside Centre Shopping Plaza is a popular yet relatively small mall by Accra Beach that offers local crafts, apparel, and quite a few different restaurants. Most of the apparel shops in this mall focus on swimwear, and you'll find plenty of local handicrafts and artworks available too.

The restaurants at Quayside are notably varied and feature much more than just the local fare. You'll find Chinese food, pasta, pizza, ice cream, and Mexican fare all in this central location. You can get to this mall across the road from Accra Beach near Hastings.

MALL 34 is a relatively small mall where you can shop quite a few different retailers without having to leave city centre Bridgetown. You'll find gifts, apparel, accessories, and jewellery available amongst its stores, and select stores even offer duty-free shopping.

Unlike many other local malls, you won't find any parking here, so consider taking public transport. Alternatively, you could just walk if you find yourself in Bridgetown. You'll find this mall just north of the river near where it meets Carlisle Bay.

Sky Mall strives to offer the ultimate modern luxury shopping experience with a wide variety of shops and eateries that can facilitate a day-long adventure. Amongst the shops here, you'll find name brands in clothing, jewellery, accessories, and more. Several services also operate out of here, including nail salons.

When it comes to the food, you'll find plenty of options on hand. Sky Mall has one of the most popular food courts on the entire island along with 6 unique restaurants. The mall is located in Haggatt Hall, a few miles east of Bridgetown.