Oistins Bay
Oistins Bay is a hamlet located southeast of Carlisle Bay, close to the southernmost point of Barbados, South Point. It's the largest town in the Christ Church Parish, and has been the center of a vibrant fishing community for hundreds of years.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Bay
- Description: town in Barbados
- Also known as: “Oistin Bay”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Christ Church Parish Church and South Point Lighthouse.
Christ Church Parish Church
Church
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The current Christ Church Parish Church located in Church Hill, Christ Church, Barbados was built in 1935 and is the fifth parish church on the site. At various times the previous structures have all been destroyed by natural disasters including flood, fire or hurricanes.
South Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse
South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 feet. South Point Lighthouse is situated 2½ km southeast of Oistins Bay.
Sheraton Mall
Shopping center
The Sheraton Mall is a shopping and entertainment complex located close to the fringe of both Sargeants' Village and Vauxhall in the Parish of Christ Church, Barbados. Sheraton Mall is situated 3 km northwest of Oistins Bay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oistins and Scarborough.
Oistins
Town
Oistins is a coastal area located in the country of Barbados. It is situated centrally along the coastline of the parish of Christ Church, and is the parish capital.
Scarborough
Neighborhood
Scarborough is a populated place in the parish of Christ Church, Barbados. It is a coastal area located at the far southern tip of Barbados. Scarborough has only one road with "small shacks and houses" along it.
Maxwell Hill
Suburb
Maxwell Hill is a town located in the province of Christ Church, Barbados. Maxwell Hill is also a shipping point where crops and sugar in nearby plantations are exported to other parts of the country.
Oistins Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: Christ Church, Barbados, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Oistins Bay” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Oistins Bay”
- Swedish: “Oistins Bay”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Cane Vale and Gall Hill.
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Highlights include Maxwell Coast and Cotton House Bay.
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