In which city house in Dominica?

Traveling to Dominica, between Martinique and Guadeloupe? Discover where to sleep in Dominica with our selection of cities to stay!

Small independent English-speaking country United Kingdom Since 1978, in the heart of the Caribbean Sea, Dominica is an island that is not frequented by Western tourists and yet has a very preserved wild nature: mountains where to make treks, sublime seabeds where to scuba diving and observe whales, dolphins and coral reefs, multiple waterfalls and waterfalls where to swim, a lush tropical jungle and an unfailing hospitality of the premises. A total of 73,925 inhabitants (2017) of whom 16,577 live in the capital, Roseau , the country will surely seduce nature lovers and those looking for a preserved country of mass tourism. Accommodation in Dominica will also be less expensive than in its French neighbors Martinique and of Guadeloupe . Convoyed by the Spanish and then by the English and French during her history, she leaves, despite her enlivened past, the image of a peaceful island life where he makes good living.

What city are you looking for in Dominica? To better understand your stay, we toured the island to introduce you to the cities and neighborhoods where to sleep.

Roseau

Capital of Dominica located on the southwest coast, Roseau is a small town enclaved between the shores of the Caribbean Sea and the mountains of Morne Three Pitons .

The city centre is a good choice to sleep in Roseau: in the heart of the city’s social activity – between King George V street and river docks - you will find most bars and restaurants, shops and hotels where to sleep, casino and markets. Do not miss the Old Market, very popular, on Chuch street near Museum of Dominica . Take height to walk to the Botanical Garden and the Cross of Morne Bruce, to enjoy a beautiful view of the sea. Staying in Roseau mainly explores southern Dominica, including the Trafalgar waterfalls, the boiling lake, the famous Scotts Head village and its peninsula at the southern end of the island.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is the second city of the country, north of the west coast, and next to the peninsula where the Cabrits National Park is located. There are a few hotels to sleep in Portsmouth, restaurants and black sandy beaches: Coconut Beach , Ripaton Beach , Secret Bay .

If you like religious buildings, visit the Baptist church, the Methodist church, the Catholic church and the Anglican church of Portsmouth, scattered in the city centre. Choosing to sleep in Portsmouth gives you to discover the center of Dominica, including the large North Forest Reserve and many falls.

Calibishie

Going to the village of Calibishie, in the northeast of the island, you will not miss a dream spot for your walks. First, the site named " Red Rocks These are ochre mounds eroded by weather, wind and ocean. For 2$ – private property requires -, you can walk on these red and ochre lands ravished and hooved as to shape a lunar landscape contrasting with the surrounding tropical vegetation and blues, sea and sky. To stay at Pointe Baptiste, some hotels around the main road and secondary roads.

Marigot

Third – and small – island town, Marigot is a good drop point where to stay in Dominica if you want to explore the east coast, on the side of the Atlantic Ocean. We find a few hotels to sleep in Marigot. After a good night, go on the assault of the slopes of the Morne Trois Pitons to go swimming in the pool of emerald – Emerald Pool – , a beautiful green pool and its natural fall. But be careful: this swimming is worth it: it takes 42,000 steps to get there!

Soufrière

Do you want to scuba diving to observe whales, dolphins, tropical fish – an exceptional fauna – and highly preserved coral reefs? In this case, we have to lodge ourselves to Soufrière or Scotts Head . At the natural marine reserve, you can find diving spots where you can see caves, arches, vertiginous peaks, canyons flew by the lava, pineacles, coral massifs.