Rum Point © Cayman Islands Tourism
Most of the population of the Cayman Islands live on the
78-square-mile (202 sq km) Grand Cayman, and every day thousands of
visitors arrive, many of them on cruise liners, to besiege the
narrow streets of the island capital, George Town, and delight in
the beautiful beaches. The busy little colonial capital also draws
its fair share of wheelers and dealers being a major offshore
investment centre with more than 500 banks. The banking business
has made Grand Cayman an affluent society, but decadence has not
accompanied the wealth. There are no glitzy casinos and wild club
venues here, and nudity on the beach is frowned upon. The natural
attractions are enough to draw the crowds, however, with the coral
reefs, clear waters and sandy beaches offering the chance to try
out any watersport imaginable.
Attractions
Female Green Turtle © Cayman Turtle Farm
Boatswain's Beach
Boatswain's Beach is Cayman's premier attraction featuring the
famous Cayman Turtle Farm as well as a one of a kind marine park
which features 23 acres of exciting adventure. There are 23 acres
of reef lagoon in which guests can snorkel, a predator...
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George Town
Unless visiting the islands for business rather than pleasure,
most people only call at George Town to stock up on provisions or
visit a restaurant. However a pleasant morning can be spent
wandering around the well-planned streets doing some shopping and
visiting its attractions....
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Pedro St James © Cayman Islands Tourism
Pedro St James Castle
East of George Town is Pedro St James. Originally built by an
Englishman who arrived in the islands in 1765, it is the islands'
oldest surviving building. Local stories also associate it with the
pirate Henry Morgan and a 17th-century Spaniard, Pedro Gómez,
though...
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Blue Iguana
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
The Caymans are better known for their sea life than habitation
on the ground, but for keen botanists or those who would simply
like a pleasant walk, the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is hard
to beat. A well-marked mile-long (2km) trail winds...
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Rum Point © Cayman Islands Tourism
Rum Point
Rum Point Beach consists of hundreds of yards of crystal clear
shallow sand flats perfect for snorkelling in a conservation marine
park. It is a tranquil retreat where hammocks slung under shady
trees, picnic tables, a sandy beach and warm shallow waters provide
a...
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Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman © Judith Duk
Seven Mile Beach
Running north from George Town, Seven Mile Beach is a beautiful
stretch of white sand that curls around the west of the island. A
reef protects the coast and ensures that the water is calm and
ideal for swimming and snorkelling. This is...
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Stingray City and Sandbar
Stingray City and the Sandbar are snorkelling sites located in
the North Sound, and are a must for water enthusiasts. The clear
shallow waters are frequented by friendly stingrays that come to
find out what titbits visitors have brought them. Boat tours take
snorkellers...
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Pirates Week Festival
The Pirates invade George Town for a fiesta of music, dancing,
costumes, food, drink and fireworks. Pirate Week is a one of a kind
and the only place to celebrate the colourful characters of the
past is in the warm sun of the...
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