Portsmouth beach
Ultimate guide (December 2024)
Portsmouth is a major town in the north-west of
Dominica island, Caribbean. The best beach areas can be found in the north end of the bay (closer to the fort) and in the south (Coconut beach and Ripaton) - far away from the mass developement. As for the central bay area, it is interesting for a large abandoned ship, as well as for a good choice of restaurants. Shore and seabed: sand.
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[vote] Coordinates: 15.569893, -61.456299
Hotels [edit]
Portsmouth has about 20 accommodation options of different kind - from family guesthouses to decent resorts. Unfortunately, at the time of writing this material, all of these were not available for the online booking.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Douglas–Charles airport (DOM) or fly to
Canefield airport (DCF). Next hire a taxi or take a bus.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a holiday on the beach of Portsmouth is a dry period from December to May.
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See also other beaches nearby:
7.3 2.8 km to the north ↑
8.0 4.6 km to the north ↑
8.7 9.8 km to the east →
8.3 11 km to the east →
8.4 12 km to the east →