A tree-covered hillside set around the ruins of an old estate home. Climb to the top and sit on one of the benches in front of the pagoda for a fresh breeze and phenomenal views down to the Atlantic. Bring a book and a picnic lunch. If you arrive in a vehicle you pay admission, but if you walk up from the public bus it's free.
Farley Hill National Park
Barbados
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