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Where It's At
Carriacou is an attractive island of green hills descending
to sandy beaches. A trip to Carriacou provides a glimpse of
an unhurried, unspoiled island of natural beauty and spectacular
views. The famous painter Canute Caliste still lives
and works on the island and his paintings, owned by the Queen
amongst others, are inspired by a meeting with mermaids and
depict the naive scenes of Carriacou (kite flying, launching
schooners and festivals). The culture of the island is a mix
of traditional West African, French and Scottish.
Where to Stay
The beach hut bungalows on Carriacou beach were designed as
dormitories for marine biology students and have since been
coverted into gauche, colourful hotel rooms.
Getting Around
Catamaran is a great wait to travel around the island and
the Silver Beach Resort offer Catamaran day sails for $50.
Events
During the first weekend of August, the Carriacou Regatta
is held, a festivals of watersports and attractions. This
was started as a display of the boatmakers schooners, developed
by a Glaswegian and still made by hand by islanders.
Best Beaches
- Carriacou's finest beach is at Anse La Roche, a scenic
but undeveloped area and a site for smuggler's coves with
spectacular views across to the moutain terrains of Union
Island.
- Petit Carenage Bay, which has coarse, coral sand,
good swimming and modest surf in some conditions.
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