Discover the beauty of the Cayman Islands and its tourist attractions

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Is a territory located in the British Overseas to the western side of the Caribbean Sea, to the southern side of Cuba, to the north-western side of Jamaica, to the east of Quintana, Mexico and Uqtan, with a total area of ​​264 square kilometers, Thousand people. From the Cayman Islands:

Grand Cayman: The largest Cayman Islands, with Georgetown, the capital of the county, is 121 kilometers to the south-west corner of Little Cayman.

Cayman Brac is the second largest Cayman Islands, 145 kilometers north-east of the Grand Island, and has many attractions such as diving, hunting, and rock climbing.

Grand Cayman: The smallest island in the region, yet it is the center of the Heritage and Exposition Festival, which is held every week by pirates on its territory, with the annual Mardi Gras celebrations.
the climate

The islands are affected by the tropical marine climate. The winter extends from May to October, while the dry and relatively dry summer lasts from November to April. The islands are affected by tropical cyclones formed during the hurricane season from June to November, The hurricanes on September 11 and 12, 2004 caused a typhoon known as Evan that killed two people and caused much damage. Ivan also caused damage to infrastructure, affecting the island's total economy with losses of US $ 3.4 billion

Location of the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands, known as the British Overseas Territory, is the world's largest financial center despite the small, islands that are active in banking, as well as financial activity in all areas. It is also a tourist destination for millions; visitors seek tranquility and recreation in beautiful entertainment , Resulting in natural hazards, particularly hurricanes coming from the Atlantic Ocean. The Cayman Islands are three islands, the first is known as Grand Cayman, the second island is Cayman Brac and the third island is the Littelkaimna, on the American continent. The State of Cuba is located in the south, and the state of Jamaica lies in the north-west, , Located on the western side of the Caribbean Sea, known as the Overseas Territory.

Etymology

The first to know these islands is the Spanish traveler Christopher Columbus, and that was in the year one thousand and five hundred and birth; his journey was the fourth journey of the New World, it was called the name of Las Tugotas, inspired by the name of the giant sea turtles found in this The first British to know these islands was Sir Francis Drake, who was named Caiman, inspired by the crocodile, or the so-called ligator.

Cities and inhabitants

The city of Georgetown is the largest city in the capital, and the language spoken by most of the population is English, because it is administered by the United Kingdom, according to the Treaty of Madrid, which was signed in a thousand and six hundred AD, Two hundred and sixty-four square kilometers. The population of these islands is more than forty-five thousand, and they are a mixture of races and ethnicities; about 40 percent are Afro-European, 20 percent are European, 20 percent are African, Different origins.

Topography of the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a series of coral reefs. They are found in the high mountains, but these headers are below the sea level after the Ice Age. These heads are an extension from the western side of the Sierra Maestra, most of which are flat , But we find a rise in the eastern side of these islands up to forty-three meters above sea level, which is the highest in Cayman, and these islands are a base of low limestone rocks; surrounded by a series of coral reefs.
tourism
Grand Cayman is one of the main attractions with Seven Mile Beach, a location that contains a number of hotels, resorts, pubs and public beaches on the island. There are historical sites in Grand Cayman, such as the Citadel of St. James in Savannah, which attracts many visitors. Tourists also visit nearby islands, Little Cayman and the Cayman Brac.

All three islands offer fun diving, as the Cayman Islands is home to several dive sites, where tourists can swim with rai fish. This is one of the most popular areas to do this in Stingray, the attractive Grand Cayman Stingray on Grand Cayman.

Other attractions in the Cayman Islands are the views of the Grand Ironshore, with the 23-acre beach (93,000m2), the home of the Cayman Farm Turtles, the Zone of Sea Salt Production and the Mastic Trail, Through the forests in the center of the island, in addition to the Cayman Islands National Fund that provides weekly guided tours on the Mastic Trail and other sites.

Another attraction on Grand Cayman is the watchtower located in Kamana Bay. The watch tower comes 75 feet long and offers attractive views in about 360 degrees from all over Seven Mile Beach, George Town.

These things drive you to the Cayman Islands
West of the Caribbean, the magnificent Cayman Islands, a group of three islands; the Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, while Little Cayman is only five miles from Cayman, Grand Cayman stands 90 miles away from its smaller sisters, Luxury, sparkling waters, pristine beaches, diverse wildlife, few crowds, and many other features that drive you to visit.

  1. Variety
    The cultural diversity that you will experience when visiting the Cayman Islands makes it one of the most distinctive islands in the Caribbean. Although many of these islands have been influenced by British, French and Spanish culture, the Cayman blend of cultures seems to be everything from customs and art to Food, architecture, music and flavors.

  2. Beaches
    The Cayman Islands are characterized by pristine beaches dotted with palm trees, unlike some other Caribbean islands. The beaches are unbeatable; they are not crowded and have pure pure water, and there is a variety of fine restaurants on the waterfront.

  3. Cayman Islands is a safe destination
    The Cayman Islands are one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean to visit. With a low crime rate and widespread safety, Cayman is ideal for families looking to explore the Caribbean away from the crowds.

  4. Watch the lush raindrops
    When you are in Cayman, you have to see the stingy fish that gather in search of food. These islands are one of the only places in the world where you can swim and interact with the lush sight among the sparkling turquoise waters.

  5. Food
    The Cayman Islands is the culinary capital of the Caribbean, where you can enjoy seafood specialties from a variety of restaurants from French, Mexican, Italian, Thai and American, as well as Japanese and Asian.

  6. Minor Cayman Islands
    Away from Grand Cayman, you can hop on a helicopter for a short trip to the Little Sister Islands, and you'll realize that there's plenty ahead of you in the Cayman Islands, with coral coasts and magnificent caves, wildlife in vast expanses, and world-class bays.

7.Diving in the Cayman Islands
With clear waters and coral reefs, diving in all of the Cayman Islands is very private. There are plenty of diving spots to suit all tastes and choices, from adventurous to novice.

  1. Amazing weather
    The Cayman Islands have an enjoyable weather all year round. Regardless of the season, you can go to the beach and do not have to worry about cold or heat.

  2. Sunset
    The Cayman Islands are known for their breathtaking sunsets, where sunset with magnificent water and palm trees in the evening is a must-see.

  3. Marine life
    The Cayman Islands have some unique marine life compared to other islands, where you will see turtles, snappers, sharks, and all fish breeds, making them a great opportunity for lovers to see objects in their natural environments.

  4. Excellent accommodation
    The Cayman Islands has a wide range of accommodations, from hotels to self-catering apartments, whatever your requirements you will find your choice with endless options to suit everyone.

  5. People
    The people of Cayman are very good, their mother tongue is English, so you will not have a big problem with the language barrier, and if you know them you will always have great stories to share.
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Upvoted and resteemed! What a great post. Makes me wanna jump on a plane and go ;)
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thank you my friend

Very detailed info! Thanks for all the info. Really nice pics too! Such a tropical paradise!

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