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15 | 03 | 2010
The geography of Carriacou. Its villages and national parks, most of the sightseeing on the island of reefs in blog format.
Belair National Park Carriacou PDF Print E-mail
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Hiking to Hospital Hill Belair CarriacouBelair National Park CarriacouSituated 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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Bogles on Carriacou PDF Print E-mail
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Bogles on CarriacouThe 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.
Rastafarian Tabernacle in Bogles


Old Windward Bible ChurchBogles Roman Catholic ChurchBogles Methodist Church


 
Dumfries on Carriacou PDF Print E-mail
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Dumfries on Carriacou Ruins at Dumfries on CarriacouAncient 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
 
Fossil beds at Grand Bay Carriacou PDF Print E-mail
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White Island and Saline Island in the distanceFossil 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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Frigate Island Carriacou PDF Print E-mail
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Frigate Island is the island on the leftFrigate Island CarriacouLocation : 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.

Carefull with corals A word of caution to all sailors.
It is very risky to moor here due to currents and hidden corals.
 

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