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The last article which I wrote here was about the Carriacou Wiki on
www.carriacou.biz.
For those who are unaware of what a WIKI is :
A wiki is software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages easily.
Wikis are often used to create collaborative websites.
The Carriacou.biz wiki is one of my own projects, based on such wiki
software.
It allows for a very specific content WIKI, editable by everyone, just like most
wikis.
One of the major wikis is a relative of WIKIPEDIA, the
http://wikitravel.org
To promote the use of the WikiTravel Carriacou page follows the content of that
page with the edit links.
If you think that you can add some more usefull information about Carriacou,
then do not hesitate to edit and improve the content.
Carriacou
From Wikitravel
Carriacou[1]
is the second-largest island in the
Caribbean
nation of
Grenada. It is considerably smaller than the island of
Grenada, being only 13 square miles.
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Cities
-
Hillsborough - the only significant town.
- Other settlements include L'Esterre, Harvey Vale,
Tibeau and Windward.
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Understand
Carriacou is known as "the island surrounded by reefs" from an
Amerindian word. Originally settled by the French, the island was ceded
to the British when they captured
Grenada (island). The majority of the inhabitants today are of
African descent, but there remains a British influence as it was
colonized by the British Empire and remains a dependancy of
Grenada,
a Commonwealth state. There is also still a French influence which is
demonstrated in some of the village names: L'Esterre, La Resource, and
Beausejour. Also some patois is still spoken.
Carriacou's coastline is mostly wave-cut coral or shoal formations.
Manchineel Bay and Carenage Bay near Harvey Vale have some small beach
areas, spectacular because they are volcanic black sand beaches. By
contrast Anse La Roche and Hillsborough Bay are white coral sand
beaches.
In 2005 Hurricane Emily hit Carriacou, damaging hundreds of
buildings.
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Get in
Lauriston Airport Daily flights on the Islander and Twin Otter
Aircrafts of SVG Air and TIA, travel northbound from
Grenada's Point Salines International Airport, and southbound from
Barbados
and
Saint Vincent.
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By boat
Ferry services are also available between
Granada and Carriacou.
From Carriacou for Grenada (1hr 15mins) M-Sa at 6AM and 3:30PM; Su at
3:30PM.
From Grenada to Carriacou (1hr. 15mins) M-F 9AM and 5:30PM; Sa at
9AM; Su 8AM and 5:30PM.
From Carriacou for Grenada (3hrs) M,Th 10AM.
From Grenada for Carriacou (3hrs) W,Sa 10AM.
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Get around
- Minibuses run from 7AM-5PM.
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Jeep rentals
- Ade's Dream, Hillsborough, tel 443 7317, (email:
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).
- Martin & Wayne's, Hillsborough, tel 443 7204.
- Sunkey's, Hillsborough, tel 443 8382.
- Barba's, L' Esterre, tel 443 7454.
- Quality Jeep, L' Esterre, tel 443 8307.
- Amerindian Well in Harvey Vale. This ancient well is
located quite close to the sea, neara guest house, aptly name Constant
Springs. Its mineral waters are thought to have healthful properties.
- Anse La Roche Beach in Prospect. Access is via a rigorous
mile-long trail, a bit steep but well marked, or by boat. One of the
most scenic and secluded beaches. A striking rock formation juts up
just about 30 yards from the beach. The sandy beach is superb and you
may likely have it all to yourself at off times. Snorkeling is very
good off the point.
- Belair National Park in Belair. The park is the setting for
the Maroon Cultural Festival and Parang Festival. Both French and
English ruins of plantation buildings and well-preserved windmills. A
network of hiking trails, natural scenery, including a teak and
mahogany forest and wildlife.
- Dumfries Historical Site in Dumfries. Old plantation ruins
with some old equipment and machinery used in processing cotton and
limes, including a landmark stone chimney.
- High North Peak The highest elevation on Carriacou - 956
feet. Within a National Park, there are trails and guided tours
available. Hikers often see iguanas, land tortoises, or soldier crabs
along the way as well as some varieties of birds.
- Ningo Well Tibeau. One of the earliest wells built on
Carriacou. Plantation ruins are nearby and a cemetery is right on the
beach at Jews Bay.
- Paradise Beach L'Esterre. Paradise is one of Carriacou's
best beaches. A barrier reef provides calm waters and white sand.
- Petite Carenage Beach & Mangroves Windward. 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.
- White Island Marine Park Water taxi out to this offshore
island for some great snorkeling. The park provides easy access to
coral gardens. Pack a lunch.
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Festivals
- Carnival is held in February or early March.
- The Carriacou Regatta,
[2]. Held on the first weekend in August, is a racing event for
locally built boats.
- The Parang on the weekend prior to Christmas celebrates the
island's traditional Christmas music and culture.
- Carriacou Maroon Festival held during the second quarter of
the year.
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Budget
- Hope's Inn, Tel: 473-443-7457.
- Kim's Plaza Guesthouse, Tel: 473-443-7733.
- Peace Haven Guest House, Tel: 473-443-7475.
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Moderate
- Bayaleau Point Cottages, Tel: 473-443-7984 (email:
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),
[3].
- Bogle's Round House, Tel: 473-443-7841 (Skype: Nashp76;
email:
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),
[4]. Self-contained cottages a stone's throw from the beach.
- Carriacou Grand View Hotel, Beausejour, Tel:
1-473-443-6348, (
email:
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),
[5].
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Splurge
- Down Island, Tel: 473-443-8182, (Fax: 473-443-8290,
Email:
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),
[6]. A variety of villas and apartments with a range of pricing,
all the way up to the nicest with private pools.
- Caribbee Country House & Nature Preserve, Tel: (473) 443
7380, (email:
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- Seaclusion Suites, Tel:473-407-2779 (email:
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),
[7].
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Stay safe
Carricou has a small hospital.
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Get out
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