Hurricane David damaged much of the waterfront in 1979, and provided an ideal opportunity for the city to clean up and update. A seawall now reduces the chance of future storm damage, and land in front of it has been reclaimed, beautified, and given a snappy name Bay Front.In addition, a new jetty has been built to replace the old one and provide map of oradea facilities for small boats and ferry services.
One of the most picturesque churches on the island sits at the foot of Morne aux Diables in the village of Vielle Case. Ask one of the friendly locals to help you locate the Catholic Church run by Father Maupetit. Its stone fa ade is very old-world, and its red roof and tower contrast dramatically with the deep green gardens that surround it. Father Maupetit has planted trees and plants from all over the world on the church grounds, resulting in a gorgeous botanical garden. Before you leave the area, take time to walk along the shore on Autrou Bay where fishermen wrestle with their boats in the crashing surf.
more than a century because they feared the native inhabitants and were disappointed by the absence of gold. Pirates took advantage of the disinterest of official governments map of oradea and used the islands as hideouts.
767-449-8181, fax 767-449-8182 www.natureislanddive.com/accomodation.html Two apartments $$$ The energetic couples who run Nature Island Dive (see page 74) own these cottages by the sea just outside Soufri re. The two units, one above the other, are self-contained, surprisingly elegant, and very spacious. The upper unit has one bedroom and a queen-size sofa bed in the living room.
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