Ragged Point Lighthouse
A lighthouse on Barbados's easternmost point, the first land west of Africa.
Updated 21 October 2026
East Point lighthouse stands at Ragged Point on the easternmost tip of Barbados, a red and white tower of 1875 on a clifftop where the Atlantic comes in with nothing between it and Africa. Cattle graze the grass around the base and the cliffs drop to a rocky shore below. It is one of the island's four historic lighthouses and the most exposed.
What to look for
- The 1875 tower - the red and white light on the clifftop.
- The easternmost point - the first land west of Africa across the Atlantic.
- The cliffs - the drop to the rocky shore below the point.
- The exposure - wind and swell arriving straight off the ocean.
When to go
December to May is the dry season. Wind at the point is constant in any season. Sunrise here is the earliest on the island.
Things to know
The tower is closed and the visit is exterior only. The cliff edge is unfenced and undercut. There are no facilities and the site can be litter-strewn.
Nearby
Culpepper Island is southwest, and Consett Bay is north.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q7282902, read on 18 October 2026.
What to pack for Ragged Point Lighthouse
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- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
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- A light layer + compact umbrella - For museum air-con and a sudden shower. Find on Amazon
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