Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 173

The Floating Market
Enjoy the kaleidoscope of colours from the
stalls of local vendors - fruits, vegetables,
seafood, craft and more in this vibrant,
bustling setting in Punda. Boats from
Venezuela and Columbia come here to sell
their produce daily and while the entire
market does not really float, some of it
does, as fish can be purchased directly
from the boats docked in the harbour. It
is lively place to visit, and a good local
experience.
Photo Credit: Roger W.
Rif Fort
Situated at the entrance of St. Anna Bay, this
military fort built in 1828 once protected
the harbour for almost a century. With walls
nearly a foot thick, the fort was considered to
be bomb-proof. Today, it houses a museum
and trendy shopping area with restaurants,
bars and entertainment.
Photo Credit: Roger W.
Plasa Bieu
For authentic island cuisine, this is the place to
be. Inside what is called the “Old Market”, you’ll
find six kitchens manned by locals who hold the
secrets to delectable island cooking. Generous
servings are plated and eagerly consumed
by locals and tourists alike. On the menu are
traditional dishes such as stewed goat, rice and
peas, fried plantain, pumpkin pancakes and
funchi. You’ll sit on rustic benches in their food
court amidst the cacophony of voices, but some
say these are the best meals on the island!
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