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| Portsmouth | ||
| Country | Dominica | |
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| Residents | 3.633 () | |
| height | 43 m | |
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Portsmouth is a city in Dominica.
background
This place, about an hour's drive north of Roseau, was used by the Carib Indians Ouyouhao called. Even today it is simply called Grand Anse by many locals. In 1765 it was planned and measured as the island capital by the royal engineer John Simpson. The layout was like a chessboard with a central parade ground, today's Benjamin’s Park. The administration and court building was planned on the eastern side. Located between two rivers, the area was swampy and the climate was very unhealthy. Already in 1770 there were more empty houses than inhabited ones. In 1768 it was decided to move the capital to Roseau. Today the second largest city on the island still has the charm of a secluded village without the hustle and bustle. Bay Street (now renamed Michael Douglas Boulevard) is the main street with shops, restaurants, and guest houses. It's only busier on Saturdays, when it's market day.
Prince Rupert Bay and the North River have been visited by sailing ships since Columbus' second voyage, later by the Royal Navy and by whaling boats, which supplied themselves with fresh water and wood. In the dry season, ox carts came from nearby towns and loaded barrels with drinking water.
To the north, on the other side of the North River, lies the district Lagon. They tower on the north side of Prince Rupert Bay Cabrits Hill as a landmark far out into the sea. North of the Cabrits Hill is the beautiful beach of Douglas Bay. The Carib Indians called the area there "Malalia". The English changed the name in memory of Admiral Sir James Douglas.
To the northeast of Lagoon you can still find the remains of a railway in the form of bridges and viaducts. It was part of the Forest Company Limited founded in 1910. The wood was transported by rail to the sawmill at the mouth of the Indian River.
In the south, the Indian River separates the plain from the town Glanvillia. On the Indian River you can take a boat inland for US $ 12.
The place Glanvilla and the southern surroundings were acquired as a plantation by the French Jacques Blanchard before 1765. This first owner was from the Picardy area. He gave the river and the plantation its current name Picard. When the island fell into English hands in 1763, parts of the plantation were distributed to the English. An area of 20 hectares at the mouth of the Picard River has been reserved for the Navy. In 1827, 75 slaves were still working on the Picard plantation. They produced 50 tons of sugar and 4,000 liters of rum. In the following years it became the property of the Glanville’s, and later it belonged to the Davies and Potter families. The latter sold to the chocolate factory Rowntree & Co., which later sold over 530 hectares of banana fields to Geest Industries. In 1978 this land was sold to the government and resold in small parts as building land. The American Ross University is also located there. Today the district of Picard is a fast growing settlement. The entire infrastructure is concentrated at Ross University.
Portsmouth is the birthplace of the national historian Lennox Honeychurch. Also the former Prime Minister Rosie Douglas comes from this place.
From Portsmouth one of the most scenic roads leads across the north of the island in an easterly direction to the Atlantic coast to Calibishie.
If you leave Portsmouth in a northerly direction, you pass the Cabrit Peninsula and reach Douglas Bay, 3 km from Portsmouth Tanetane. The villages follow further north in a short distance Toucari, Clifton and Capucin. From Tanetane, the road along the north coast to Penville was expanded and opened to traffic in 2004.
beaches
- Coconut Beach, Portsmouth. There are beach bars and sun loungers, the narrow, fine sandy beach is also popular with locals.
- Douglas Bay, north of the Cabrits Peninsula. Fine, gray-black volcanic sand.
- Picard Beach, south of Portsmouth. Narrow beach with black sand, lots of palm trees.
- Prince Rupert Bay, Glanvillia. Long, black sand beach. The bay is frequented by many sailors. There are several shipwrecks off the coast.
- Purple Turtle Beach, Picard. There are beach bars and sun loungers, the beach is also popular with locals.
- Toucari Bay, north of Douglas Bay. Fine, gray-black volcanic sand.
getting there
In the street
Portsmouth is easily accessible from Roseau on the coastal road. But you have to plan over an hour for the travel time.
By boat
- Caribbean spirit, Portsmouth. Tel.: 440-2626, 616-2626. Fast ferry. Runs between Pointe-A-Pitre or Marie-Galante Guadeloupe and Portsmouth, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, round trip US $ 99, children 12 years and older US $ 79, children under 12 years US $ 58, infants up to 4 years old US $ 32.
mobility
- Conrad Cornelius, Glanvillia. Tel.: 445-4745.
- Valley Rent-A-Car, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-5252.
taxi
- A1 taxi services, Glanvillia. Tel.: 445-4154.
- Alexis Taxi Service, Picard. Tel.: 445-6303.
Tourist Attractions
- Cabrits peninsula. The Cabrits peninsula consists of two ancient volcanic cones. There is the 260 hectare national park of the same name, with ruins of Fort Shirley, museum and some cannons. Between 1770 and 1815 the facilities were repeatedly built. Up to 600 soldiers were stationed there in the 18th century. In 1854 the facility was abandoned. It has been a national park since 1986. There are signposted hiking trails. The waters are protected as a "National Marine Park", it includes the largest swamp area and extensive coral reefs.
activities
Boat charter
- Cobra Indian River Tours & Yacht Services, Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-3333.
fishing
sailing
- Cobra Indian River Tours & Yacht Services, Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-3333.
- Wave Dancer Watersports, Prince Rupert Bay. Tel.: 245-2017.
Diving
- Anchorage Dive Center, Picard Beach Cottage Resorts, Prince Rupert Bay. Tel.: 445-5131.
shop
- Duverney’s supermarket, Picard. Tel.: 445-5017.
- Portsmouth Market, Bay Street, at the northern end of the town.
kitchen
- Adaj Restaurant & Bar, Bay Street. Tel.: 445-6535.
- Bird House, Bay Street, across from Courts Department Store. Tel.: 445-5352.
- Cocoatown Café, Bar, next to Benjamin’s Park.
- Douglas Snackette, Bay Street, next to the cinema.
- Iguana Cafe and Restaurant, Michael Douglas Boulevard, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-0815.
- Indian River Cuisine, Michael Douglas Boulevard, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-5352.
- Jud’s Snackette, Bay Street, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-3962.
- Lydia's Fish Delight, Bay Street, Portsmouth.
- Paulina's Bar & Restaurant, Harbor Lane. Tel.: 445-4766.
- The Sailor Men’s Club, by the sea, Portsmouth. Tel.: 276-7878.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Picard.
- Le Flambeau Restaurant & Bar, Picard Beach Hotel. Tel.: 445-5142, Fax: 445-5599. Creole, medium prices.Open: daily 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Perky's pizza, Picard, across from Ross University. Tel.: 445-3281.
- Ritual, Picard. Tel.: 445-4223.
- Seaside cafeteria, Leisureland Development, Picard. Tel.: 445-5041.
- Stabox Café & Bar, Picard.
- Sunset bar, Comfortel De Champs, Blanca Heights, Picard. Tel.: 445-4452, Fax: 445-4452. Open: Thu - Tue from 5 p.m.
- The Spring Grill, Mamies Sulfur Spring Resort, Picard. Tel.: 445-3417.
nightlife
Bars & Clubs
- Purple Turtle Beach Club, Lower Lagon. Tel.: 445-5296.
movie theater
- Arbeedee Cinema, Bay Street, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-5253.
accommodation
- CasaRopa, Bay Street. Tel.: 445-5277, Fax: 445-4536. 10 apartments, restaurant, bar.Price: All year round: single / double 40 US $ per day, single / double US $ 252 per week.
- Comfortel De Champs, Blanca Heights, Picard. Tel.: 445-4452, Fax: 445-4452. 5 non-smoking rooms.Price: All year round: Double room from US $ 90 including breakfast.
- Douglas Guesthouse, Bay Street. Tel.: 445-5253. 6 rooms, restaurant, bar, beach.Price: All year round: single US $ 12-30, double US $ 24.
- Picard Beach Hotel, Prince Rupert Bay, Picard. Tel.: 445-5131, Fax: 445-5599. 18 cottages, restaurant, beach bar, fresh water pool, coffee shop, pier, beach, fishing, sailing, diving. Location: in a coconut plantation from the 18th century.Price: In summer: single 80 US $, double 180 US $; in winter: single room US $ 160, double room US $ 220. Rental prices plus 10% hotel tax and 10% service.
- Portsmouth Beach, Picard. Tel.: 445-5142, Fax: 445-5599. 80 rooms and suites, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, pool, conference room for 120 people, diving school, beach, sailing, surfing.Price: In summer: double room 60-80 US $, suite 100 US $; Winter: DR 80-100 US $, Suite 120 US $. Rental prices plus 10% hotel tax and 10% service.
- Prince Rupert Suites, Picard. Tel.: 448-2841, Fax: 448-3842. 7 suites.Price: All year round: Suite 1 person US $ 100, 2 persons 150 US $. Rental prices plus 10% hotel tax.
- Silver lining, Michael Douglas Boulevard, Glanvilla. Tel.: 445-3802, Fax: 445-3802. 16 apartments, car rental.
- Sister Sea Lodge, Picard Estate, on the beach, Prince Ruperts Bay. Tel.: 445-5211, Fax: 445-5211. 6 cottages, restaurant, beach bar, beach. Location: 1½ km south of Portsmouth.
Learn
health
doctors
Pharmacies
- Bull’s Eye Pharmacy, Ross Boulevard. Tel.: 445-3600.
- The Ideal Pharmacy, Harbor Lane. Tel.: 445-3038.
Practical advice
Banks
- National Bank of Dominica, Bay Street. Tel.: 255-2300, Fax: 445-4461. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- National Bank of Dominica, Ross University, near the bookstore, Picard. ATM.
Currency Exchange
- MoneyGram, Cambio Man, Grandby Street, Portsmouth.
- MoneyGram, G & A Enterprises, Picard.
police
Post office
- Post office, Ross University. Tel.: 445-4398.
Internet cafe
- Alpha-2-Omega, Bay Street. Tel.: 445-3370.
- Building Service Center. Tel.: 445-4303.
trips
- Cobra Indian River Tours & Yacht Services, Prince Rupert Bay, Portsmouth. Tel.: 445-3333.
- Whitchurch Travel Agency. Tel.: 445-4331, Fax: 445-4603.
literature
Web links
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