Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Dominica's second-largest town, is situated in Dominica's north-west on Prince Rupert Bay. Columbus entered the bay during his fourth voyage to the New World in 1504. Few places on earth exude eternal beauty like Dominica, located in the Eastern Caribbean, the island embraces a sense of serene,ageless beauty. It's a place where man and nature live in harmony, above and below the surrounding sea.

Attractions

There is a small colorful monument dedicated to Lord Cathcart and a line of shipwrecks piled up in the shallow waters behind the police station.

Activities

Just as Dominica towers majestically upwards into the tropical sky, so the coastline drops swiftly into the Caribbean sea. Characterised by steep drop-offs, pinnacles, pristine reefs, clear waters and an abundance of marine life, Dominica is rightly categorized among the best diving locations in the Caribbean. Even so, Dominica's diving is still relatively undiscovered. This leads to virtually vacant dive sites, dive boats and overall a far more personal experience. Dominica's natural beauty provides the opportunity for kayaking in a wide variety of environments. Adventure seekers of any skill, young or old, have the unique choice of experiencing sea, river or lake kayaking. When it comes to sport fishing opportunities, Dominica catches more than just your attention. Drop-offs are close to shore. There is no need to burn a day's fuel getting to where the action is; a mere 15 minutes from the dock and your lines are in the water. Virgin waters are calm, temperatures balmy and the backdrop of the island's scenery is picture-perfect. Whales and dolphins are present in Dominica's waters year-round. Various species of numerous dolphins commonly swim and jump along side and in front of operators' boats and sightings of the resident population of Sperm Whales are common due to the depths of warm west coast waters. Dominica is lauded as a top destination among Sperm Whale watchers for the social interaction that occurs among females, males, juveniles and calves.

Shopping

A fine selection of Dominican arts and crafts, often hand-painted on-site, can be found in numerous little shops throughout the island. Handcrafted treasures are often one of a kind and make unique souvenirs.

Currency

Currency in Dominica: East Caribbean dollar

Weather Forecast

Sailing Calendar

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