The Cayman Islands are in the Western Carribean and consist of three islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. They are located south of Cuba and are stunningly beautiful. They have sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Great for seeing marine wildlife and topping up your tan. The Cayman Islands have something for everyone. Here are some of the best tourist attractions.
The Crystal Caves
This is a must if you are going to Grand Cayman. There are three caves located within a tropical forest. Visitors are taken on a walking tour, so you won’t miss out on walking through the forest, and then you head into the caves. They were formed over millions of years and used to be on the bottom of the ocean. They are full of stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures, which are something to behold. There are fossils and other strange formations, for the creative of you out there, they are something of a muse. They will make you feel as if you have been transported to another world. Your senses will be in overload. In the old days, real Pirates of the Carribean used to hideout in these caves. This only adds to the caves captivating allure.
The Turtle Centre
This is a great family day out, the kids will love it, and so will you. There are education centers and various interactive activities. But most of all, there are turtles, some of the most peaceful and ancient animals in the world. You will have an overwhelming sense of wonder when you see them. Their peaceful natures will transmit into you, and you will feel as if they are staring into your soul.
Stingray City
In Grand Cayman there is a naturally occurring sandbar where Stingray come to be fed and play with all the tourists. They are like tame animals, you can stand in the sea, and they will swim by you, close enough to touch. It is an awesome experience to get so close to a wild animal. Ensure you go on a stingray city grand cayman tour on your visit to the Islands.
Take a Submarine Tour
Take a trip on the Atlantis submarine and descend 100 feet beneath the surface. You will have left the land lover world you know behind you and entered the aquatic one, deep in the heart of the Carribean Sea. The water around the Cayman Islands is bursting with marine life, and you will see things you will never forget. The submarine has viewing portholes, so you will not miss out as you get taken around this underwater tour.
Stroll the Seven Mile Beach
For all you beach lovers out there, you will never get enough of the almost white, fine sandy beaches, a few palm trees dotted about in paradise. The beach curves along almost the entire width of the Island from the capital George Town to West Bay. You get to see dolphins if you go to Dolphin Cove. It is a place to take your snorkel too.
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