Dougaldston Spice Estate
Dougaldston Estate
An old spice plantation near Gouyave where you can see sun-drying platforms and spices in their natural form, including nutmeg, cocoa and cloves.
Dougaldston Estate was once one of the island's largest plantations. Today its facilities look somewhat worn, but it preserves wooden drying platforms and old warehouses. Staff demonstrate cinnamon, cloves, allspice and cocoa beans on the spot and explain their uses. Inexpensive spice bags are on sale. A small tip is customary. The estate lies south of Gouyave and pairs well with the nutmeg station, though the drying platforms are closed when it rains.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri, approx. 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station
- Concord Falls
- Mount Saint Catherine
- Mount Qua Qua Trail
- Grand Etang National Park & Lake
- Annandale Falls
- Seven Sisters Falls
- Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park