Cayman Brac, known locally as “The Brac”,
gets its name from the huge bluff in the middle of the island rising 140
feet above sea level. It is 12 miles long and 1 mile wide. The 1200 or
so locals are called “Brackers” and they are some of the friendliest
people on this Earth. They are more than eager to point out the hot spots
for dining, diving, fishing, exploring and relaxing.
If you are feeling energetic you can hike the rugged terrain of the Brac’s
Bluff. There are a few different ways to get to the top, depending on
your physical skills. You can take the wooden staircase that hugs the
bluff on the North side or you can drive to the top on the South side.
The Brac Museum is well worth a visit while you are on the island. The
Brackers themselves have made a conscious effort to preserve artifacts
from days gone by. You will get a unique prospective on the tools and
means that were necessary to conduct trade and commerce in those early
days.
Cayman Brac is by far best known for its world-class diving. There are
about 40 dive sites on and off the wall. The waters of The Brac house
a 330-foot Russian destroyer that was purposely sunk with divers in mind.
The full-service dive operators will provide state of the art equipment
when you want to explore the spectacular walls off shore.
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