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Fossil beds at Grand Bay Carriacou
  The fossil beds at Grand Bay are the only known beds in the country which are plainly visible.
They provide excellent information, exposing millions of years of archeaeology in the rock layers including prehistoric shellfish, some of which are long since extinct.
Shore birds can be seen searching for crustaceans in the mudflats of the lagoon.
The adjacent coral reefs are unquestionably this nations finest.
Panoramic views of the reefs may be seen from various lookout points on both Saline and White Island.
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Belair National Park Carriacou
 Situated in the north of Carriacou, Belair has magnificent views.
Check out the English and French ruins, the sugar mill and windmill foundations.
There are several picturesque beaches which you can see from here : Paradise Beach, Dumfries, Sandy Island and Mabouya Island.
Belair National Park
In this park you'll find a variety of attractions.
Historic ruins of both French and English origins feature plantation buildings and well-preserved windmills.
Nature lovers will not be disappointed with the network of hiking trails, scenery, and wildlife.
There is also a teak and mahogany forest and agriculture nursery.
This beautiful park is a lovely setting for the Maroon Cultural Festival and Parang Festival with its tree canopy and gentle breezes.
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High North National Park Carriacou
 This is the highest elevation on Carriacou at 956 feet.
There are several marked trails leading up to the peak and guided tours are available in this protected National Park.
You might see iguanas land, tortoises, or soldier crabs along the way as well as many feathered species. This national park encompasses the complete spectrum of ecological systems in Carriacou.
It includes L?Anse La Roche, the most scenic and private beach in Carriacou, where coral reefs and outstanding volcanic and uplifted sedimentary formations are clearly visible.
The littoral vegetation of seagrape, manchineel and coconut is well developed.
The park is the most undisturbed area of Carriacou.
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Dumfries on Carriacou
 Ancient plantation ruins on Carriacou house some old equipment and machinery used in processing cotton and limes.
Including a landmark towering chimney of stone.
At Dumfries you can visit this ruin of the old factory
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Hillsborough Carriacou
  Hillsborough is the main village on Carriacou.
This is where the Osprey Ferry from Grenada arrives.
The largest town on Carriacou was established at the end of the 18th century.
As a developing port and landing point for inter-island vessels, it is also a center for shopping and socializing and home to our annual Regatta festival and Carnival celebrations.
Hillsborough Bay creates a very nice sandy beach that stretches the entire length of town and is merely steps from the colorful scenes of Main Street.
At the north end of Hillsborough are a dive center and a hotel at Beausejour Bay Beach or Silver Beach.
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Jack Iron Point on Carriacou
  Jack Iron Point on Carriacou is facing the Twin Sisters Dive Site.
The rugged coastline here is constantly washed by the waves, the rocks going steep down in the sea.
There is an abandoned house on the rocks.
Located between Paradise Beach and Tyrell Bay / Harveyvale
Ask for the path when you are in Crossroads.
Jack Iron Rum is the local firewater, a high grade rum.
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Windward Carriacou
 Windward is the traditional boat building village on Carriacou.
Here the shipwrights still build the wooden boats on the beach, using their intuition and the professional eye for designing the boats.
The boat building tradition inherited from the early 19th century Scots settling in Windward is the pride and joy of the community.
You can often times find a vessel in some process of being built and chat with masters of their craft. Read more...
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Jews Bay Carriacou
 In Tibeau on Carriacou , you will find a cemetery right on the beach at Jews Bay.
The Tibeau cemetery is endangered by sand mining.
The issue of sand mining has taken on a serious turn which urgently warrants the authorities to come up with a readily available alternative for not only the truckers, but Contractors and would be home and business owners before forcing scores of people on the bread line when they have to put food on the family table.
While the desecration of the Tibeau Cemetery, where most of the sand comes from is one of great sadness,
those in authorities must now step forward with hast to save the livelihood of the truckers.
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L Esterre on Carriacou
 L'Esterre is a village that mainly consists of one road with construction on both sides. It is constructed along L'Esterre beach, better known as Paradise Beach.
The people of L'Esterre are , like most Carriacouans ( Kayaks or Kajaks) , mostly from African origin. A few people have Indian ancestors, while there has been a slight influence from European (read scottish) countries. The language that is spoken in L'Esterre is English like on the rest of the island, but here you will find more presence of Patois then in the other villages. This patois is a mix that has developed over the centuries, and has quite a bit of french influences which can be clearly noticed when you hear it spoken.
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La Pointe Carriacou
 La Pointe is the southwest point of Carriacou
A great area on Carriacou for exploring that's easily reached by foot or in a jeep along a dirt road.
Scenic views are the backdrop for old ruins of a French Estate House.
There are a few little beaches on either side of the point.
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Scuba Diving Carriacou
 Water temperature:
Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F), and average 28°C (83°F)
Suit: 3mm wetsuit or shortie
Visibility:
Visibility ranges from 10 to 45 metres (30 - 150 feet) and averages 30 metres (100 feet)
Type of diving:
Mostly sloping reefs and wall dives as well as a few wrecks
Marine life:
Nurse sharks, reef sharks, turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, barracuda, moray eels, angelfish, snapper, shrimps, lobsters, nudibranchs
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Tyrell Bay Marina Carriacou
  In Tyrrel Bay Carriacou, you will find this marina.
The village here is Harveyvale
It is a marina with moderate capacity for medium size boats, taking into account the number and size of its moorings (max. length: 30.00 ? max. draught: 4.50).
It includes a varied range of services available to its customers.
This marina has a complementary selection of nautical activities, so you can practice a number of different sea-related sports.
In addition to coming by boat, you can also reach the marina by air, given the short distance between the marina and the nearest airport.
- Moorings: 20 moorings or slightly more
- Draught max: 4.50 meters
- Length max: 30.00 meters
A new marina is under construction at the north side of the bay. Read more...
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Sparrow Bay Carriacou
  Sparrow Bay has a very quiet beach with medium fine sand of a shady white colour.
Safe for swimming.
Trees provide some shade here.
 Sparrow bay offers excellent swiming, snorkelling and walks along the beach.
Location : Bogles on Carriacou Lodging close to Sparrow Bay
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Bogles on Carriacou
The tiny rustic village of Bogles on the northwest coast of Carriacou.
Even though it is a small community, religious groups are present with four churches.
Lodging in Bogles is available at the Round House Cottages.
  
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Princess Royal Hospital on Carriacou
 Carriacou has a small hospital.
A doctor is always available.
Advanced medical care is available on Grenada, Barbados and Martinique.
After High North this is the second highest point of Carriacou in the region Belair.
Magnificent views over the entire island, even the Tobago Cays can be seen from here.
On clear days the mainland of Grenada is visible as well from this outlook point.
This is one of the places you must see when you do an island tour.
Donating a few dollars to the hospital will help.
 
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The Anglican Rectory Garden on Carriacou
 To see a wide variety of plants without having to trek deep into the forests, visit the Anglican Rectory Garden on Carriacou.
These gardens are located in Beausejour on Carriacou.
A short walking distance from Hillsborough town, this once was the site of a Great House with a fascinating cactus collection. It now serves as the Anglican rectory.
The Cactus collection is very worthwile visiting due to the very old age of the Cacti specimens.
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Beausejour Bay Beach Carriacou
 Beausejour Bay is located on the north side of Hillsborough.
White sand on Beausejour Beach, which gave it the other more used name of Silver Beach.
Silver Beach is not a lot used for swimming, but there is no reason for not doing so.
Some locals go here on public holidays, but Paradise Beach is more preferred..
The water seems clean, there are a few shades built near the beach.
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Harveyvale Beach Carriacou
 Harveyvale is where most of the yachts stay on Carriacou.
A long road along the bay with some shops, two diveshops a chandlery dive operators and the inevitable rum shop.
Alongside the road is a white sandy beach which gets darker when you get to the far end where the shipyard is.
It is a suitable beach for swimming, the water is clear.
It is not as private as the other beaches since there is no seperation from the road.
The yachties land here with their dinghies, the water is normally very calm.
Bars and restaurants like the Lambi Queen are located along this stretch.
The bay is Tyrell Bay which is already a great mooring and a new yacht harbor is under construction.
It is a perfect shelter for the elements while during a hurricane the boats can shelter in the mangroves.
In the mangroves, on the background of this picture is a large creek with even more protected shelter for gales.
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Paradise Beach Carriacou
 Paradise Beach is a long white sandy beach. It is the most popular beach of the island. The name of the village which Paradise Beach belongs to is L'Esterre. There are two islands in front of Paradise Beach. One is called Sandy Island , the other is Mabouya This beach is approximately 2,5 kilometres long. The sand is bright and white. No swell of importance and swimming is safe. No strong currents as long as you do not swim out too far. The shore is covered with trees for shade. Beware, the Manchineel trees are not suitable as a shelter when it is raining.
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Petite Carenage Beach Carriacou
 This beach is often called Turtle Beach, for obvious reasons.
The points landmark at Petite Carenage Beach is called Gun Point
There is a marked trail leading from the road in Windward, through the mangroves and down to this isolated beach.
This sand beach is made up of tiny shells and turtles use it to lay their eggs.
The surf is often more rigorous here than other beaches.
A guide conducts mangrove and nightwatch nesting turtle tours.
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Sandy Island Carriacou
 In front of Paradise Beach , Carriacou in the West Indies lies a tiny island with bright white sand.
Uninhabited and with sparse vegetation, it features an interior lagoon where you can snorkle in knee deep waters.
Sandy Island is a beloved spot for sailing boats to pass the night in the sheltered waters of the interior.
A word of caution for sailors: Please protect the corals and dont just drop your anchor on the precious coral formations that still exist there.
Protect the environment and keep it all tidy and clean. That way others will be able to enjoy it too.
Storms and currents constantly work on Sandy Island.
One year the winds and waves will topple palms and scoop away sand; the next year or even the next week visitors will find a new stretch of beach, or that the lagoon has changed shape. The palmtree on this picture has for instance disappeared in 2002
What doesnt change is the basic combination of a long sweep of sand that embraces an excellent snorkeling reef.
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Mabouya Island Carriacou
 Mabouya island is located besides Sandy Island in front of Paradise Beach.
The waters around Mabouya are teeming with life.
It is a favorite spot for the local population to go spearfishing or dive for wilks, a species of seafood.
There are currently talks going about selling the island ( Grenada Government needs cash ).
It would be a bad decision, since the extra trafic of boats to the island will frighten the fish.
Result will be a small disaster for the local fishermen, who go to Mabouya to catch their baitfish.
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Jack A Dan Island Carriacou
A tiny island just off the coast from Hillsborough on Carriacou.
You can find some wild basil here and lots of old Lambi (Conch) Shells.
Not much more above the water surface. Below the surface the scenery is astounding.
A shallow reef that makes an excellent dive training site or reef for beginners.
The top of the reef is at 20 feet (6 m) and is almost always calm.
Lots of sea fans and a variety of hard corals.
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Frigate Island Carriacou
Location : South of Carriacou , besides White Island and Saline Island
On this picture you can see white island up front
Thats the one with the big rock.
On the left background is Salinee Island.
The island on the right background is Frigate Island.
A word of caution to all sailors.
It is very risky to moor here due to currents and hidden corals.
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Saline Island Carriacou
.JPG) Saline Island got it's name from the salt ponds.
This privately owned island has a large lagoon where the seawater evaporates and as result leaves a salty crust which in old days was collected for household use.
There is a small fortification on the north side of Saline Island , but it is not in use and now derelict.
Close to this building the yachts can anchor in relative safety in a bay with a sandy bottom with reasonable hold.
From here it is easier and safer to reach White Island with a dinghy, since the reefs of White Island present a danger for sailboats.
Monohulls and Catamarans alike should be very carefull when approaching Saline and its sisterWhite Island.
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White Island Carriacou
 White island is a non inhabited island at two miles distance from the southern coast of Carriacou , opposite Cassada Bay.
Other islands next to White Island are Saline Island and Frigate Island.
White Island is a marine park because of its virgin reefs, and shoals of exotic tropical fish.
The island has one predominant rock which can be seen from far away.
It can be climbed by the adventurous, but bring some good shoes, and ability because there is no path up.
The sand of White Island is speckled with pink flints of Lambi (Conch) shells, and hence is a bit more course then beaches like Paradise Beach or Anse La Roche beach.
The advantage is that it does not stick to your body as the finer sand does.
.JPG "Filename=white_island_carriacou_(13).JPG Filesize=52KB Dimensions=663x504 Date added= 2.Sep 2006") There is vegetation on White Island, but no large trees apart from a few palms in the center.
Shrubs are mainly Seagrapes, and they provide for the essential shade.
A favorite for many to do here is spearfishing and snorkling, and later on grill the catch on a small barbeque.
There are a few spots where you can see that others have used it to make a small fire, so thats the best place to do the same.
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Anse La Roche Beach Carriacou
 Beautiful and secluded Anse La Roche beach and pelican rock.
A fantastic cove on the western side of the northern tip of the island.
Very secluded, reached off a remote road by a path that leads down through the forest
(it may be easier to take a water taxi from Hillsborough).
Superb sand that shelves steeply into lovely clear water.
A real hideaway for the day.
There are no facilities so take water and supplies.
Good snorkelling.
Be careful with regard to the security of your belongings as things have gone missing on Anse la Roche.
Pelicans, great snorkeling, and a shade hut.
Some sea turtles nest here too.
Look for the path down from the Old Island Road.
New housing developments in progress so it won't be secluded for much longer!
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The content about the former Paradise Inn Carriacou has been unavailable for some time. This place now operates under a new name, since many visitors were extremely unhappy about it and wrote their experiences on sites like TripAdvisor and Yahoo travel guides.
