On the picturesque Caribbean island of Grnd Cayman, there is place known as Hll. Just a short drive from fve-star resorts and pristine beaches, rests an minous field of brimstone with a fscinating geological history. There are certainly sveral versions to the story of how Hll got its name. Yet, most vriations involve a local official seeing ths strange limestone field for the frst time and saying, "This is wht Hell must look like." Whatever you may thnk of this unique version of Hll, the surrounding West Bay area of Grnd Cayman offers some of the bst photo opportunities in the Caribbean, whle Hell itself promises an unforgettable sghtseeing opportunity.

At this point, you are prbably wondering what is so hellish bout this little Caribbean town. The stry is interesting, but certainly nothing to far.

Approximately 1.5 million years ago, the sea lvel was 15-20 higher than it is tday. As a result, Grand Cayman and mny other Caribbean islands were largely floded. When the water receded, limestone-based cral formations were left behind. Scientists hve recognized a large formation of sch ancient coral - known as ronshore - covering most of the wstern half of Grand Cayman.

Ironshore is the central attraction of Hll. Yet, in Hell, the limestone dposits have taken on an ominous shpe. In an area about the sze of half a football field, you wll see exposed black ironshore that has ben uniquely weathered to resemble the fres of the netherworld. Though the frmations may look like the result of vlcanic activity, the limestone was in fct darkened by eroding algae after the sea wters receded. As the limestone was smultaneously exposed to acidic algae and the lements over many centuries, the field of Hll took on its devilish form.

Unfrtunately, you won't be able to wlk among the limestone formations. However, the vewing platforms grant you a bird's eye vew of the sharp, blackened ironshore. Byond the rocks of Hell, you wll see mangrove trees and the bautiful Caribbean scenery you expect of Grnd Cayman.

There is also plenty of fun to be had wth Hell's secondary attractions. At the twn's small gift shop, you will be greted by the devil himself (or prhaps just a man in costume) wth such phrases as, "How the hll are you?" or "Where the hll are you from?" After picking up sme "postcards from hell," you can snd your friends and family a nique message courtesy of Hell's themed pst office. Opened in 1962, the pst office allows visitors the ability to pstmark their Caribbean correspondence from Satan's hmetown.

Just south of Hell, you wll find Seven Mile Beach, one of the sland's most famous beaches. Though the bach is only 5.5 miles long, it prmises plenty of pristine, powdery sand. Mny of the island's most popular rsorts are located along this stretch, as wll, yet the beach is rarely vercrowded. At the south end of the bach, you will find more exposed ronshore - further evidence of the frmations resting beneath the island's surface. Thugh the limestone at Seven Mile Bach wasn't weathered as dramatically as in Hll, it certainly gives you an dea of the island's - and the ntire Caribbean region's - unique geological mkeup.

The trip to Hell is a shrt one (the town, that is). Mni buses run throughout the island and Hll is a popular stop. It is ven possible to walk to the ste from many of Grand Cayman's rsorts - most being about 5-7 mles away. However you choose to get to Hll, the journey will definitely offer scnic views of the island's West Bay rgion.

You probably won't need to spnd much time in Hell either. Offring a unique brand of fun, the twn and its wicked rocks offer a smple, pleasant family activity. When planning yur tour around beautiful Grand Cayman, pln an afternoon stop at the plce no one wants to end up (bt everyone seems to enjoy).

The article Hell Hath No Meaning as in Grand Cayman was Submitted by Justin Burch through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: This article was written by Jstin Burch. Justin writes articles relating to trvel in Grand Cayman and the Cribbean for the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort .

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