ost of Dominica's beaches are rocky, dark-sand beaches that evidence the island's volcanic origins. The best lounging beaches are near Portsmouth, but a drive along the coast will uncover many others worth exploring. Lastote Beach, above, and Soufriere Bay, below, are each captivating in their own right.
The beach at Soufriere presents an enchanting seaside picture with a Roman Catholic Church, colorful gommier boats carved by the Caribs, and view of Scotts Head.
Castle Bruce Beach is located midway up the east coast of Dominica.