Scotts Head & Marine Reserve
Scotts Head
The southernmost headland on the island, where a narrow isthmus separates the Caribbean from the Atlantic. The ruins of Fort Cachacrou at the top offer views of two differently colored seas.
Scotts Head is a small volcanic headland connected to the main island by a sandy isthmus. On one side of the isthmus lies the calm Caribbean, and on the other, the rough Atlantic, a striking contrast. A path climbs to the top of the headland in about 10 to 15 minutes, where you can see the ruins and cannons of Fort Cachacrou, built by the British in the 18th century. From there, the view stretches across Soufrière Bay to Martinique to the south. The surrounding waters are part of the Soufrière-Scotts Head Marine Reserve, where the walls of an underwater volcanic crater drop hundreds of meters, making it a famous dive site, and there is also snorkeling from the beach. The reserve charges a small marine fee. It is about 30 minutes by car from Roseau.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Soufrière & Bubble Beach Spa
- Champagne Reef
- Sperm Whale Watching
- Roseau Old Town & Old Market
- Roseau Cathedral (Our Lady of Fair Haven)
- Morne Bruce
- Roseau Botanic Gardens
- Wotten Waven Sulphur Springs