Diamond Rock (Le Rocher du Diamant)

Diamond Rock near Martinique

175 m high rock – volcanic plug – rising from the Caribbean. At certain times of the day it reflects in the sea and resembles a diamond. This inhospitable and nearly inaccessible rock could be the last refuge of a reptile – Couress grass snake (Liophis cursor). There is a cavern below the water level – it is adorned with sea fans and corals.

Carbet Falls

Carbet Falls, Guadeloupe

Magnificent waterfall with a total height of 245 m. Fall has three steps, the tallest is 115 m high.

Diamond Falls

Diamond Falls, Saint Lucia

Some 17 m tall waterfall. The waterfall is adorned with colorful mineral sediments, caused by sulfuric springs. Sediments change their color over time, from yellow to green or brown. Around the falls, in the gorge have been formed beautiful botanical gardens.

Kaali Crater

Kaali crater, Estonia

Fairly recent (7 600 – 4 000 years old), well-preserved meteorite craters. The largest crater has a diameter of 110 m and 22 m depth. It has a lake at its bottom and exposed limestone along its rim. The fall of the meteorite created legends.

Le Trou de David

Le Trou de David (image has fisheye distortion) before its collapse, Saint Martin

A former sinkhole at the sea, with two natural arches towards the sea. In calm weather, one could swim into this sinkhole from the sea. Collapsed in December 2011.

Falls of Baleine

Baleine Falls, Saint Vincent

One of the most impressive waterfalls in Saint Vincent, 19 m high, with a single drop.

Animal Flower Cave

View from Animal Flower Cave, Barbados

Partly submerged cave with yellow sea anemones and beautiful views on the ocean from its entrance.

Christiansted

General view of Christiansted, US Virgin Islands

An unusual town built by Danish and black people and showing both influences of Danish and African art and architecture. Contains many buildings that were built in the 18th – 19th century.