DIAMOND ROCK
A remnant of volcanic activity, this famous rock, with its reclining woman, offers a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea.
On the road to Anse Cafard, the sea casts its swirls below the cliff. Above, the tall yellow grass bends in the wind. Embraced by the Grande Bleue, the Diamant rock rises up. Remarkably beautiful, the jewel so often coveted by the English crown gives its name to what was then just a district... This volcanic rock forms a promontory 175 m high. Indeed, because of its advanced position and the currents that surround it, the long-disputed bastion plays an important role in controlling the Saint Lucia Canal. In 1804, the British named it on their charts as a vessel of their fleet. After several unsuccessful attempts, Her Majesty Ship (HMS Diamond Rock), defended by four powerful guns, was boarded again in May 1805 by Admiral de Villeneuve, - supported by large naval and landing forces. Today, it is a jewel for scuba diving and swimming. Experienced divers are in for a treat, as fish and marine life flourish against its submerged flanks. The adventurous will not be left out, and will have to face some strong emotions in the heavy rolling of the frequent and violent waves. However, it is strictly forbidden to venture onto the rock, which is a refuge for the fearsome snake, the trigonocephalus. The site is protected by the ONF (French Forestry Commission), and is also a nesting place for "pailles-en-queue" birds.
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Members' reviews on DIAMOND ROCK
On le voit très bien de la plage du diamant, plage immense propres mais qui a souvent des sargasses malheureusement.