Named Brac which means bluff in Gaelic, the island of Cayman Brac has an imposing bluff dominating the island. Starting at sea-level on the western side, the bluff rises to a 140 feet on the eastern end of the island. Surrounded by gin clear waters and a healthy coral reef teeming with marine fauna and flora, Cayman Brac is a choice scuba diving and snorkeling destination. Fishing, cave exploration, bird watching, rock climbing and hiking are some of the other activities that attract scores of visitors to the island.
Guided tours of the island include trips to the light house on the bluff, cave exploration around the island and on the bluff. Migratory land and sea birds and the endemic endangered species the Brac Parrot may be seen on guided tours of the Brac Parrot Reserve, the lagoons and the inland ponds. Hikers and those who go rock climbing on the bluff can also do a bit of cave exploration along the way.
Some well-known caves in Cayman Brac are:
Peter’s Cave: Located in the high on the bluff, visitors who climb here for cave exploration are rewarded with spectacular views of Spot Bay and the south side bluff.
Nani’s Cave: A fairly recent discovery at the base of the bluff, Nani’s cave is filled with stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over centuries in the spacious underground cavern. Found by local workmen during the construction of a road, it is easily accessible.
Bat’s Cave: The caveis home to several bats and visitors can see them hanging upside down from the roof of the cave..
Rebecca’s cave has some historic significance attached as the haven for the residents of Cayman Brac during a particularly powerful hurricane.
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