LITTLE CAYMAN, CAYMAN ISLANDS

Little Cayman

Little Cayman truly is little. Ten miles in length and one in width, it harbors a permanent population barely over 100. Mere blip on the radar that it is, the island is a formidable destination for diving, and offers some other ways to lounge away the time between trips underwater.

South Town

Almost all the accommodation and services on Little Cayman are in South Town, which is actually better described as the western end of the island. The island's most famous diving destinations, the Bloody Bay Wall and Jackson Wall, are both on the north side of this end, easily accessible to divers staying at any of the resorts or villas in the area. Sam McCoy's Lodge is the closest, but there are other good options, including the Pirate's Point Resort and Conch Club Divers. Most of the accommodation is in walking distance of Edward Bodden Airfield, where the majority of people come in to the island.

In between dives, most people enjoy taking short walks along the coastline. Tiny Owen Island is in easy range for a strong swimmer to visit, while the... more

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