Portsmouth Attractions
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.
A market is held here twice a week with local fruits and spices for sale.
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.
Columbus entered the bay during his fourth voyage to the New World in 1504.
A market is held here twice a week with local fruits and spices for sale.
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.
Glanvillia - Glanvillia Swamp, Dominica
(Near Portsmouth)
Glanvillia Swamp is an important wetland and one of the best bird-watching spots on Dominica.
The village is famous for being the home of two of the oldest women in the world who both lived to be over 120 years old.
The village is famous for being the home of two of the oldest women in the world who both lived to be over 120 years old.
Indian River
At Indian River native canoes can be taken through the mangroves.
This river flows into the prime bird watching territory of Glanvilla Swamp.
This river flows into the prime bird watching territory of Glanvilla Swamp.
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach is a 2mi/3km stretch of sand and coconut trees fringing Douglas Bay and Prince Rupert Bay.
