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Back along the coast, the road passes a series of small villages that spread up from the shore into the hills. At the Macoucherie Estate, south of Salisbury, stop to see sugarcane being crushed by an old-fashioned water wheel, one of the last in the West Indies. There are no organized tours, but visitors are welcome free of charge on weekdays from 7am to 3pm,

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The length and difficulty of your hike will depend on which direction you choose. South of the beach, a rocky path hugs the coast and takes you to Anse Lavoutte (allow about a half-hour each way), where leatherback bereavement immediate family turtles lay eggs from March until July. North of the Cas-en-Bas bereavement immediate family beach, bereavement immediate family another rocky path will take you to a secluded cove called Secret Beach, then on to Donkey Beach (allow 10-15 minutes to reach Secret and another 10-15 to reach Donkey). Wear sunscreen and good walking shoes, and carry plenty of water. You can cool off by going knee deep into the rocky surf, but it s too dangerous to swim at any of these beaches.

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