The bluffs of Cayman Brac © Cayman Islands Tourism
Cayman Brac was the setting for Robert Louis Stevenson's classic
Treasure Island, and it remains today much as it is described in
that well-read novel with its dramatic scenery, maze of caves and
many offshore wrecks. 'Brac' is the Gaelic word for bluff, and the
island's bluff is on the eastern extremity where a sheer limestone
cliff drops perilously into the sea. There is plenty to explore
here both on and offshore. Inland tropical plants bloom year-round
and between the fruit trees and cacti stunning bird life is to be
found including, if you are lucky, the rare Cayman Brac Parrot.
Most people are attracted to Cayman Brac for the excellent diving;
the newest attraction is the wreck of the 330-foot (101m)
Russian-built Cuban naval frigate which was sunk off the island's
northwest coast in 1996. It is already the home for a variety of
marine life. Fisherman come to the island to revel in the shallow
waters filled with bonefish and the deeper offshore waters teeming
with game fish. Those who simply want to relax can enjoy the
solitude of one of the many quiet beaches.
