About Dominica

Dominica is a steep volcanic island in the Lesser Antilles, between the French territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique. It is the youngest island in the chain and still geologically restless, with nine potentially active volcanoes, sulphur vents and hot springs. The interior is mountainous rainforest rather than resort coast, and it is the one island where a Kalinago community still holds its own territory.

Known for the Boiling Lake, Kalinago Territory, sisserou parrot, sulphur springs and sperm whale watching.

Getting around

Dominica's public transport is entirely private: minibuses with number plates starting H link Roseau and Portsmouth to the villages, leaving when they fill rather than to a timetable. They run most reliably Monday to Saturday, 6am to 7pm, and fares run from EC$2.00 to EC$12.00 with distance. Two companies sail to Guadeloupe and Martinique from Roseau and Portsmouth. Traffic keeps to the left, and a visitor's driving permit costs about US$12.

Taxis, transfers and hire cars in Dominica

Areas of Dominica