Mesmerizing Attractions in Mesmerizing Roatan

9th Nov 2017

Those who have visited Roatan need no introduction about the amazing island and those who haven’t visited, pack your bags and come soon guys because you are missing out on something truly impressive and unforgettable! Roatan is one of the most beautiful and enchanting islands on Caribbean, situated at about 65 km from Honduras northern coast and between Utila and Guanaja.

The island was known as Ruatan or Rattan previously and is about 77 km long, 8 km widest in across. The island is located near Mesoamerican Barrier Reef which happens to be the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. The island also has a whole lot of tourist attractions that will truly leave you in awe and a perennial smile on your face.

Following is a list of some such attractions:

Boating

Boating is always fun and it gets even more exciting when you are surrounded by breath taking views and serenity. Since Roatan is situated on one of the most beautiful coral reefs, Roatan has perfectly suitable surroundings for boating. You can choose from a variety of options like glass-bottomed boating, kayaking, and glass-bottomed kayaking. You can even hire a boat to go to nearby islands for a night stay or full day trip.

Spas and Wellness Centers

All the spas and wellness centers in Roatan have their own unique way of pampering their clients. They offer a wide range of services like massage, aromatherapy, salt scrubs, mud wraps, etc to give you a different experience. Some spas even offer in home services so you can get the luxurious pampering in the comforts of your home or place of stay.

Golf

Roatan has its very own golf course, The Black Pearl, is spread across 7200 yards and has 18 holes. It has been designed by world famous golf course designer and architect Pete Dye to lend it the perfect touch. 14 of the holes also offer truly breath taking and awesome views of the ocean. The golfers can also go for a wild ride to the sea side club house and relax.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Roatan has abundant marine life and beautiful coral reefs just a little distance away from the shore hence has long been known as one of the best destinations for scuba diving. The island is surrounded by coral reefs up to around 90 miles of coral reef which also houses around 90% of the total marine life of the Caribbean Sea. Half Moon Bay is one of the most famous snorkeling spot in Roatan. You can rent the snorkeling gear from Roatan Marine Park office for just $5/day and also be happy that your money will be used for reef conservation.

So grab your things and rush to Roatan now! Give yourself a nice holiday and pamper yourself to the very core!