Activities are endless in Dominica, just do whatever you feel like and see some new scenery every day. The beach is a favorite lounge spot, however beaches here are scarce. Castaways Beach Resort has a nice black sand beach and dock. Many hotels are built along a rocky shore with a cement seawall. Dock facilities are plentiful and most coastal hotels offer dive packages, certification courses, and dives along much of the lee side of the island.
Rental gear is available and the dive shop staffs are very accommodating.
Hiking, bird watching, mountain biking, kayaking, whale watching, waterfalls, boiling lakes, and hot sulfur springs are just a few of the ways to keep yourself busy while out of the water on the Nature Isle. An easy hike takes you to the Emerald Pool and a refreshing dip in the clear pool at the base of the falls is a favorite with kids and adults, or see the twin Trafalgar Falls from high in the rainforest. Hike the Syndicate Trail to catch a glimpse of the rare Sisserou and Jacquot parrots found only in Dominica. For hikers wanting a full day excursion, take the trip to Boiling Lake, but be warned it's for experienced hikers and you need proper footwear. The trail is steep, rocky, wet, and it will usually rain on you several times during your 3 hour climb through the Valley of Desolation to see the unique Boiling Lake and heated mud steaming up from the mountain's volcanic core.