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Scott's Head

Village in Dominica

Photo: Aneil Lutchman, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Scott's Head is a beautiful village at the end of the road on the southwest corner of Dominica.

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Getting around

The main road ends at a small point on a hill that provides stunning views of both Scott's Hed below and Roseau to the north. The last section of the road is very rocky.

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UnderstandScotts Head is a small isthmus on the southern tip of the island. It is also the name of the small community located there. It takes about one hour to drive from Roseau each way.

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Get aroundThe main road ends at a small point on a hill that provides stunning views of both Scott's Hed below and Roseau to the north. The last section of the road is very rocky.

SeeThe greatest sights at Scott's Heads are underwater. Snorkels can be rented from locals but it's much cheaper to simply bring your own gear.

EatSeveral quaint shacks along the (only) road to Roseau offer inexpensive and tasty meals and snacks.

DrinkBars and restaurants offer the typical Dominican fare including Kubluli beer and Soca rum. Some also sell rum from nearby islands like Martinique and Trinidad.

SleepThere are some cottages and other accommodations in Scott's Head but few are advertised extensively. As there is not much to do in the small village, more visitors stay elsewhere and simply stay for the day.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Scott's Head" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: Aneil Lutchman, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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