Only a very experienced traveler can easily answer where Dominica is located - a state for which it is advisable to allocate November-March. Not the best time to travel to Dominica is July-September, when the hurricane period prevails there.
Dominica: where is the “island of untouched nature” located?
Dominica, with its capital in Roseau, has an area of 754 sq. Km. The state occupies the territory of the island of the same name, which belongs to the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. Martinique borders Dominica on the southeast side, and Guadeloupe on the northwest side.
Dominica is home to "inactive" volcanoes (volcanic activity is manifested by the presence of geysers and small lakes "filled" with boiling water), the highest of which is 1400 meters high Dyabloten.
Dominica consists of St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Joseph, St. David and other parishes (10 in total).
How to get to Dominica?
It will not be possible to get directly from Moscow to Dominica: the Russians will first have to fly to Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten or Barbados. So, tourists may be offered to fly to Roseau through Antigua, but for this, first you need to get to London (the journey to Roseau will take at least 10 hours) or New York (the flight to Roseau will last at least 7 hours).
If you wish, you can use the services of a cruise company, which offers tourists to go on tours in the Caribbean. It is worth noting that L'Express des Iles ferries, liners and tourist yachts arrive at Woodbridge Bay (5 km away from the capital of Dominica).
Holidays in Dominica
The attention of vacationers in Dominica deserves Roseau (famous for the Roseau River, the densely built-up central part of the city with small houses, the Catholic Cathedral of the 18th century, the botanical and gardens of the Parliament building), the Soufriere region (famous for sites suitable for diving and snorkeling), Champagne regions, Rodney Rock and Grand Seven (everyone who wants to see migrating dolphins and whales rushes here), Titou Gorge with a small waterfall (located in Morne Trois-Pitons National Park), Trafalgar Falls (22-meter waterfall, located on the right, called “Mother”, and the 38-meter one, located on the left, “Father”; you can admire them by going up to a special observation deck surrounded by orchids; a smaller waterfall has a swimming pool with cool water, and next to another waterfall there are natural hot baths).
Dominica beaches
- Woodford Hill: The calm sea makes the beach popular with fishermen and families with children.
- Purple Turtle Beach: This shallow beach is suitable for families with children and sunbathing on the light brown sand surrounded by dense palm trees. Purple Turtle Beach is equipped with a restaurant and a rental office (you can rent sports equipment).
- Mero Beach: This beach is a popular destination for those who want to take spectacular photos, enjoy the beautiful scenery and spend time in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Champagne Beach: This beach with a beautiful coral reef is aimed at divers and other water sports enthusiasts (kayaking, surfing). Those who wish can plunge into natural hot baths (they are created by hot underwater springs).
Souvenirs from Dominica
Before leaving Dominica for their homeland, tourists are advised to buy souvenirs made of palm leaves, original candles based on natural dyes and aromatic oils, batik, shell jewelry, colorful bags made of natural fabrics in the Caribbean style, amulets and masks made of wood, ceramic figurines, vases and utensils, coffee, cigars.
