Animal Flower Cave
Barbados’ breathtaking sea cave with turquoise pools
About Cave
The Animal Flower Cave sits at the northern tip of Barbados, where the Atlantic Ocean has spent thousands of years carving out chambers in the coral limestone cliffs. It’s the island’s only accessible sea cave, and the name comes from the sea anemones that used to populate the tide pools inside — though you’d be lucky to spot many these days.
Getting there means heading up to the North Point, past the Scotland District’s rolling hills and away from the polished beaches down south. The landscape gets rugged up here, with the Atlantic waves crashing against dark rocks instead of gently lapping at white sand.
Once you climb down into the cave, the whole place opens up in ways you don’t expect. Natural pools have formed in the rock floor, and when the tide’s right, you can see straight through openings in the cave wall to the churning ocean beyond. The light does interesting things as it bounces off the water and wet stone. Some of the pools are calm enough to swim in, which feels a bit surreal when you’re technically inside a cave with the ocean just on the other side of the wall.
Experience the Real Barbados
Discover authentic island adventures featuring the island’s most dramatic natural wonder at the northern tip
Lunch at Animal Flower Cave & Scenic Drive
For travelers tired of rushed multi-stop tours, this is the unhurried coastal journey that pairs Barbados’ most dramatic scenery with an unforgettable cliff-top dining experience you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
- Guided scenic drive along Barbados’ stunning coastline and historic villages
- Extended time at Animal Flower Cave with lunch overlooking the Atlantic
- Watch powerful waves crash against dramatic cliffs while you dine
- Hotel pickup included—stress-free from start to finish
A Good Bajan Day – Highlights Tour
For first-time visitors who want to see the real Barbados in a single day, this small-group tour covers everything from Rihanna’s hometown to wild Atlantic coastlines—without the overcrowding of typical bus tours.
- 6-hour journey through Bridgetown, west coast beaches, and rugged Bathsheba
- Photo stop at Animal Flower Cave’s dramatic North Point cliffs
- Expert local guide shares island history and hidden stories
- Small group experience with complimentary drinks and snacks
Private Full-Day Barbados Tour
For families and groups seeking their own Barbados adventure, this private tour delivers complete flexibility to explore at your pace—from Animal Flower Cave to hidden beaches—unlike rigid group tours that rush you through preset stops.
- Your own dedicated driver-guide and air-conditioned vehicle
- Fully customizable itinerary featuring Animal Flower Cave, Bathsheba, gardens, and more
- Spend as much time as you want at each location
- Perfect for photographers, families with kids, or anyone wanting their own schedule
Animal Flower Cave Restaurant
The restaurant at Animal Flower Cave has one of those locations that’s hard to beat—perched right on the cliff’s edge where you can watch the Atlantic doing its thing below. The Devonish family runs it along with the cave itself, and the menu leans into what Barbados does well: flying fish, fish cakes, dolphin (the mahi-mahi kind, not Flipper), and other fresh catches.
The setup is casual, mostly open-air with that constant ocean breeze coming through. You’re essentially eating lunch while staring out at the northernmost point of the island, where the water shifts between about fifteen shades of blue and green depending on the light. The rum punches are strong, which seems appropriate given the setting.
It’s not fine dining by any stretch. The appeal is more about the combination of decent local food and that particular view—the kind where you end up spending more time looking at the horizon than your plate. On days when the swells are up, you can feel the spray from the waves hitting the rocks below, which either adds to the atmosphere or means you’re relocating to a table further back.
Most people stop here either before or after visiting the cave, making it part of the whole North Point experience rather than a destination on its own. But if you’re driving around the island and end up in the area around lunchtime, it’s worth the detour just to sit there for a bit with a cold Banks beer and watch the ocean do what it’s been doing to those cliffs for millennia.
Pure Joy
”The colors of the sea anemones took my breath away—an unforgettable experience right at the island’s edge.”
Visit Now
Step into Barbados’ breathtaking Animal Flower Cave and feel the ocean’s magic.
Location
Directions
North Point Gardens, Saint Lucy Barbados
Map
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Closed)