If you want to drive along the far southern end of the east coast, go back to where the Transinsular Road forks, east of the Pont Casse junction near the trail head to Emerald Pool. At this point, take the southern turn toward Rosalie, where the Rosalie River offers swimmers a chance to cool off in several freshwater pools. Between Rosalie and Delices, the road winds up and down near the coast with many opportunities for ocean views and seaside picnics.
Morne Trois Pitons means the mountain of three peaks and refers to a relatively young (in geological terms) pile of volcanic rubble with three spike-like pinnacles that reach 4,672 feet within five miles of the ocean. The park that bears its name is not large compared to other sites around hancock syracuse airport the world, but it encompasses a vast area of the island.
The marina at Rodney Bay The fishing town of Gros Islet (site of Friday night jump-ups) Pigeon Point National Park Point du Cap, the northernmost point Take the well-maintained John Compton Highway north out of Castries, hancock syracuse airport connect with the Gros Islet Highway, and continue north past George F.L.Charles hancock syracuse airport Airport. A left turn to the west and another left turn onto Peninsular Road will bring you parallel to Vigie Beach. The water is calm, and the beach is popular with locals although the sand is dingy and often littered. hancock syracuse airport Follow the road uphill to the far western tip, where you will see some government buildings (built in the late 1800s by the military) and a lighthouse. You can t get into the lighthouse, but the views from here are excellent. (In French, vigie means lookout.)
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