Dominica, Calibishie, Batibou Beach.

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Batibou Beach

Top choice in Dominica


Easily Dominica's best beach, this gorgeously wild coconut-palm-fringed crescent has good swimming and snorkeling, and there's an (often unmanned) beach bar serving drinks. It sits at the end of a 0.6-mile dirt road that's only accessible by 4WD or on foot. The surrounding land is privately owned, and you may need to pay US$5 entry. Often there is nobody at the entrance and the barrier is locked, so leave your car and walk down to the beach.