The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory in the Western Caribbean. With turquoise water in striking shades of blue, Cayman island offers some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world. Top-tourists attractions include Cayman Brac, Coral Reefs ring all three islands, shipwrecks, and many more. Here are the things you did not know about the island. I have put together the list of 5 things that you need to know about the Cayman Islands.
The Cayman Islands aren’t islands at all
Yes, while it’s true that the Cayman Islands are not islands exactly, they are part of the mountain range known as the Cayman Ridge. These mountains arise more than 7,500, almost the same the size of gigantic mountains in the Himalayas. Even being a part of the mountains range, all three islands are extremely flat, and the highest point above sea level is the Cayman Brac, that’s just 46.6m
The mudslide cocktail
Did you know The Mudslide Cocktail was invented in the Cayman Islands? Yes, The Grill Bar and The Wreck at Rum Point is believed to be the spot where the energetic and pleasing mudslide cocktail was invented back in the 70s. There’s are many stories attached to this incident, but the authentic one is here. According to some locals, a customer asked for a White Russian, and the barman went blank and asked strangely what do you mean by “White Russian? “. So the customer told the barman that he meant: vodka, Kahlua, and cream. The barman immediately went for making the cocktail, but he didn’t have real cream, so instead, he relied on Irish cream. So that’s how mudslide was born on this island and has stayed with it as fame for years.
365 Dive sites
You might have an idea how rich Cayman island is in terms of sunny beaches and relaxation points. But, you might not know that Cayman island has to offer 365 beaches all day of the year. The Cayman Islands are mostly known as the origin of recreational diving in the Caribbean and have established themselves as a diving holiday. Tourists and locals alike flock to this region for the stunning scenery of the Caribbean, and of course, for the jaw-dropping diving opportunity. With more than 40 dive operations and 365 dive sites, Cayman Islands offers backpackers warm and crystal-clear calm waters, as well as a lovely reef with unbelievable marine life.
Underwater fairy dust
Grand Cayman is one of those places where you can observe the natural phenomenon of ‘bioluminescence’. A secret lagoon on Gran Cayman reveals the underwater fairy dust, a sight to behold. Locals described it as Underwater fairy dust, and it happens when a single cell organism reacts with water. As it reacts with water, a wave of blue and green light is generated, which can only be seen on nights when there is a new moon. Many travelers and locals like to visit this natural masterpiece. We highly recommend you visit this once in a lifetime.
Home to some of the rarest species in the world
The different varieties of fauna and flora in the Cayman Islands make this place a heaven for many tourists. But little did you know about this island is that it’s home to some of the rarest species, such as the blue iguana, which was rescued from almost total annihilation by a comprehensive program, and the incredibly rare species, the endemic Ghost Orchid. The red-footed booby colony on Little Cayman is reported to be the largest breeding colony of rare bird species in the western hemisphere. You might also be curious to know that the single native land mammal of Cayman is the bat, and buffy flower bats are only found in the Caribbean.