Located in the center of the Caribbean archipelago between Martinique and Guadeloupe , stands a small emerald 47km long and 25km wide : DOMINICA .
Please do not make the mistake of confusing it with the Dominican Republic located much higher in the West Indies . We speak here of Dominica, the " Nature Island of the Caribbean ."
Small island of less than 750 km2 , Dominica, has a unique topography in this part of the world and generously offers its visitors the diversity of its fauna and flora .
Dominica is the island with 30 waterfalls and rivers ... 365
Dominica is the island with 6 kinds of tropical forests. His famous "rain Forest" is unique in the region and among one of the best preserved in the world. The National Park Morne Trois Pitons was listed as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.
Dominica is the capital of diving Lesser Antilles with its cliffs, caves and "walls" of bubbles ...
New and new where ecotourism is not a vain word destination , Dominica is the Adventure in the Heart of Nature
Roseau : Capital of Dominica
The city is a mix of ancient and modern architectures where French and English influences are still clearly visible.
Some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era with their imposing stature , their porches, their jealousies and their components.
The building of the sea with red shutters , which now houses the National Museum, is a striking example .
Laplace Old Market in the French Quarter , which was once the place where slaves were sold , is also interesting for shopping .
Each zone
From sea level to the tops of mountains, about 1524m , there are twelve major waterfalls , six varieties of tropical forests, a river for each entry day of the year and more shades of green that it is possible imagine , a most dazzling flora that no book could be inventoried.
South Island : Swimming in Champagne !
Roseau starting to go south , the road meets a succession of quiet little villages dotted with small roadside bars of prepared tables for dominoes , small stalls selling local bread and pastries.
This area is also known for hot water sources of the village of Soufriere and the Soufriere Marine Reserve / Scott 's Head
Further east , the historic villages of Grand Bay, Pichelin , Little Savannah, Fond Saint Jean and trifle stand on steep shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
West Coast : discover the National Flower
This coast of Dominica is the hottest and driest of the island.
It's here and only here that grows , from February to June , the national flower : Bwa Kwaib , a small shrub with flowers pourpes .
The North Island
Side the Caribbean Sea, the major attraction of the north of the island is the town of Portsmouth, the second largest city in dominica .
Majestic bay and the immense Cabrits National Park make it an ideal location and highly visited .
Atlantic side , the road winds through the coconut groves , banana plantations and fields of " dachines " a local tuber.
Small secondary roads lead to villages very French -sounding names such as Paix Bouche and Vielle box that offer magnificent views of the ocean and the French islands of Guadeloupe , Les Saintes and Marie- Galante . this region is particularly renowned for its pristine beaches and hidden coves.
Not to mention the Caribbean Sea
If most obvious carastéristique dominica is the escarpment mountains, the depths of its oceans are its greatest secrets.
Divers from around the world are not wrong , diving in Dominica is an extraordinary experience