- Location: St. Petersburg Patrick, Grenada
The legendary crater lake Antoine is located in the northern part of the island of Grenada , in St. Patrick's district. This territory itself is of great interest to tourists, but it is the lake that makes it more significant and visited. It is known that the reservoir is in the crater of a long extinguished volcano.
Natural features
In terms of area, the lake is not too large, but despite this it is a large source of a deep river with the same name. Its water surface is surrounded by dense massifs of moist tropical forests, in the depths of which hot springs beat and cascades of small waterfalls descend.
The soil in the area of the reservoir is quite fertile, it is excellent for the development of organic banana industry. That is why large areas around the lake are densely planted with banana plantations. Ripe bananas are exported to different countries around the world.
The terrain around the reservoir is very popular among experienced ornithologists, as it is a favorable habitat for the passerines Finch, kite snails and red-haired whistling ducks. A large number of not only birds but also insects prevails. For tourists, excursions are often organized. It has long been known that a delicious white rum is produced on Grenada . A tour that allows you to get to tasting the local Roma, enjoys wide popularity among holidaymakers.
How do I get to Lake Antoine?
The distance from the capital of Grenada in the city of St. Georges to St. Patrick is 57 km, so the trip will be long. To visit the landmark , you can take a taxi (around the city from $ 40) or take a minibus. Public transport outside the city stops not only at bus stops, but also at the request of the passenger (the cost of the trip is from $ 2 to $ 10). Those who wish can rent a car (from $ 50 to $ 70 per day).
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