Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion.
Despite the small size of this island, it can take a couple of hours to travel between the popular destinations. Many sights are isolated and difficult to find; you may be better off taking an organized excursion. If you do go it alone, drive carefully; roads can be narrow, winding, and unmarked. Plan at least eight hours to see
Despite the small size of this island, it can take a couple of hours to travel between the popular destinations. Many sights are isolated and difficult to find; you may be better off taking an organized excursion. If you do go it alone, drive carefully; roads can be nar
Despite the small size of this island, it can take a couple of hours to travel between the popular destinations. Many si
Despite the small size of this island, it can take a couple of hours to travel between the popular destinations. Many sights are isolated and difficult to find; you may be better off taking an organized excursion. If you do go it alone, drive carefully; roads can be narrow, winding, and unmarked. Plan at least eight hours to see the highlights. To fully experience the island, set aside about five days so you can enjoy the water and take some hikes.
On the southwest coast, halfway between the villages of Pointe Michel and Soufrière, this stony beach is hailed as one of the best spots for swimming, diving, and (especially) snorkeling. Forget the sunning, though, because the beach is strewn with rocks. Champagne gets its name from underwater hot springs that constantly puff steam into the sea, which makes you feel as if you're swimming in warm Champagne. A boardwalk leads to the beach from Soufrière/Scotts Head Marine Reserve. Amenities: none. Best for: snorkeling; swimming.
At the southernmost tip of the island, a small landmass is connected to the mainland by a narrow stretch of stony beach. It's a fantastic spot for snorkeling and diving. You can lunch at one of the village restaurants, where you'll always find fresh-caught red snapper and mahimahi. On the beach, there's also a small snack shop and a couple of vendors. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: snorkeling; swimming.
On an island that already brims with fabulous hiking tracks, this 115-mile route is the icing on the cake. In its 14 segments, paths wind from Scotts Head, the southern point of the island, to Capuchin in the far north. As they make their way down rivers and up mountains, trekkers pass through woodlands, gorges, waterfalls, and lush rain forests. The trails weave through Fort Shirley in Portsmouth and Carib villages in the east, sometimes following old runaway-slave trails. Paths are marked with signage, plus yellow and blue markings on rocks, sticks, poles, and often embedded in the ground. (Sometimes you really have to look hard for them, though.) Pick and choose the segments that most interest you. Each is rated from easy (Segment 10) to very difficult (Segments 8 and 9) so be sure to check your maps before setting out to get an idea of each one and confirm the status of the segment(s) you plan to hike. (Some were closed from Hurricane Maria damage in 2017.) Those ambitious enough to do the whole trail—which can take about a week and a half—will come away with an intimate knowledge of the island's terrain and unique history. Passes are mandatory on any of the 14 segments and are available at the Forestry Division, the Waitukubuli Trail Headquarters in Pont Casse, and at vendors near the trail segments. For safety reasons, register before embarking on the trail.
Please try a broader search, or expore these popular suggestions:
There are no results for {{ strDestName }} Sights in the searched map area with the above filters. Please try a different area on the map, or broaden your search with these popular suggestions:
Neighborhoods Some neighborhood filters have sub-neighborhoods that can be selected individually in a dropdown by clicking on the icon to the right of the name.
Distance from:
Try increasing the mile radius or searching near one of these popular suggestions:
Champagne
Emerald Pool
Dominica Botanic Gardens
The Waitukubuli National Trail
Enter a sight, restaurant, hotel, or other place to find sights nearby.
I want emails from Fodor's Travel with travel information and promotions. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails.
Thank you for your interest!
Look out for our newsletters with travel tips and special offers.
Sign up for Travel Tips & News
By signing up for the newsletter, I agree to the Privacy Policy. You must check the box to subscribe
Thank you for your interest!
Look out for our newsletters with travel tips and special offers.