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Cas-en-Bas is a reef-protected bay on the far northeast coast with excellent windsurfing conditions and a beach bar. You get there by hiking (one hour) or four-wheel des monies airport drive vehicle (45 minutes) along the potholed road from Gros Islet. The beach is quiet and shaded by palms, but the water can be dangerous. Undercurrents fool even the locals.

North of the pier, before you enter Portsmouth, you will see independent guides set up along the road with homemade signs advertising boat rides up the shady Indian River. This is a highly recommended tour since it offers a close-up look at a fascinating ecological zone inhabited by various freshwater creatures and hundreds of birds. Most of the guides know the river well and can spot rare plants and wildlife hidden along the marsh. Be sure to choose a rowboat des monies airport rather than a powerboat, since the noise of a motor will detract from the peacefulness of the river and scare the wildlife. Negotiate a price before you set out, and expect to pay about EC$25/US$10 per person.

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