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- Cumberland Bay black sand beach: The main draw is the dark volcanic sand against steep green hillsides. It is quiet enough to have a long stretch to yourself, and calm days allow an easy dip.
- Fishing boats at the shoreline: Local fishermen pull their boats onto the sand, and early morning or late afternoon is the best time to watch the work and perhaps buy fresh catch from them.
- Dark View Falls: Near Richmond, this pair of waterfalls is reached by a short walk and a bamboo footbridge across a gorge. A small entry fee applies, and the cool plunge pool is a good reward after a hot day on the sand.
- La Soufrière volcano hike from the leeward side: The trail from the Richmond and Wallibou area climbs to the crater of the active volcano. It is a long, demanding day, and a local guide is strongly worth
- Cumberland Bay black sand beach: The main draw is the dark volcanic sand against steep green hillsides. It is quiet enough to have a long stretch to yourself, and calm days allow an easy dip.
- Fishing boats at the shoreline: Local fishermen pull their boats onto the sand, and early morning or late afternoon is the best time to watch the work and perhaps buy fresh catch from them.
- Dark View Falls: Near Richmond, this pair of waterfalls is reached by a short walk and a bamboo footbridge across a gorge. A small entry fee applies, and the cool plunge pool is a good reward after a hot day on the sand.
- La Soufrière volcano hike from the leeward side: The trail from the Richmond and Wallibou area climbs to the crater of the active volcano. It is a long, demanding day, and a local guide is strongly worth having for the route and the changing weather.
- Wallibou area black sand coast: The wild coastline to the north has rugged river mouths, boulders and dark beaches. It makes a good scenic wander when you want a change from the bay.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.