Another fascinating feature in Dominica is the large amount of hot springs dotted around the island.

High up at the Freshwater Lake you can take a hot shower in a natural spring alongside the lake, and then cool off instantly in the cool fresh water of the lake. In Layou valley, just alongside the main road, the same contrast of hot and cold water can be found next to each other, and at Trafalgar, and many of the surrounding villages, the same soothing combination exists. In Soufriere, in the south of the island, there are many sulphur springs, and you have to watch your step when hiking the hillsides, in order avoid stepping directly into the earth.