Posted on
2011-07-11
The Cayman Islands aren’t just white sand beaches and palm trees (although there’s plenty of that). Unlike its two sisters, the third island of Cayman Brac is celebrated for its rocky bluff that runs right along the centre of the island. The limestone outcrop begins at the west end of the island and runs the 14 miles to the opposite end, growing to a 140ft tall at its eastern tip, making it a prime spot for climbers from all over the world but also superb for hiking, bird watching and spectacular views across the Caribbean Sea.
For divers and snorkelers, a sunken Russian destroyer now named Keith Tibbett’s Wreck is teeming with turtles, squid, lobsters and rays, as well as the occasional shark or dolphin. Brac’s craggy limestone outcrop holds a maze of alluring caves in its underbelly. Get in close quarters with the bats that call the caves their home… Even if bats aren’t your thing, the caves are rumoured to still contain pirate gold from the days that Cayman was used as a launching point for pirates to rob ships carrying cargo to and from the Caribbean and the New World. So keep an eye out for a glint of gold, or even a piece of Caymanite, a rare stone found only on the Cayman Islands.
For more information about Cayman Brac and to book, visit www.blacktomato.co.uk or call on 020 7426 9888.
