Stingrays are one of the most iconic attractions for the Cayman islands
The Cayman Islands, nestled in the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, offers a multitude of bucket-list activities that travellers can cross off. Apart from various activities on the water, on the land or in the air, the islands also offer long stretches of beach and beautiful spots for diving for a variety of underwater experiences. The destination has drawn tourists and wanderlusters from around the globe for a long time.
What attracts tourists to the Cayman Islands is, its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Here tourists can watch the Sun rise, at one with nature, explore the world’s most intricate coral reefs, relax in a hammock underneath a casuarina tree and eat at a five-star restaurant – all in a single day.
The warm, friendly nature of its people also creates an inviting atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean and with year-round average temperatures of 28°C, visitors can expect a warm welcome in more ways than one.
The tourists can choose from a multitude of activities. Swimming with the stingrays is one of them. Stingrays are one of the most iconic attractions for the islands. Stingray City, a tourist attraction dedicated to sea creatures, is a group of sandbars located a short boat journey from Seven Mile Beach. Visitors can interact directly with the majestic resident Southern Atlantic stingrays congregating on this sandy outpost.
With trails navigating stretches of white, sandy beaches bordering crystalline turquoise water, horseback riding in Grand Cayman is another unforgettable experience that tourists can enjoy. They can take a gentle walk on horseback alongside beautiful beaches, down quiet roads and even out into the shallows for a refreshing bareback riding dip in the sea.
The Cayman Islands is also known for its varied gastronomic pleasures, with over 200 restaurants ranging from beachside fare to fine dining. The destination is home to an extraordinary variety of chef talent and extensive ‘farm-to-table’ and ‘ocean-to-table’ movements championing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For visitors eager to explore the local flavours and cuisine of the islands, prime food tours, created by local Chef Dylan Benoit, offers several off the beaten path experiences.
The visitors can also experience the breath-taking adventure of paddling through a sea of iridescent, blue-green stars shining in the pitch-black ocean. There are only a handful of destinations where visitors can experience the bioluminescence phenomenon and the Cayman Islands is one of them. Bioluminescence is the emission of light from the extremely high concentrations of bioluminescent phytoplankton that live in the water. When disturbed, they emit a flash of light lasting a fraction of a second to scare predators but engage spectators.
