Nonsuch Caves and Athenry Gardens


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Forest at Nonsuch Caves You are invited to walk through the gardens and grounds
amongst the coconut and Allspice crops of Athenry Gardens.
The Seven Hills of Athenry
has impressive caves where Arawaks
lived before Columbus.
A knowledgable guide
will escort you through the caves.
Nonsuch Caves Entrance
Nonsuch Caves Artifacts such as clay pottery
crocodile teeth and jewellery are on view
in the caves.
The type of rock formation
found throughout these hills
are coral and limestone.
There are very good stalactite and stalagmite
formations throughout the caves.
Nonsuch Caves
Nonsuch Caves The cave itself is estimated to be
1 1/2 millions years of age...older than the island itself.
Indicating that it's formation began
before the island rose from the sea.
The restaurant and bar
are presently non-operational
but you are encouraged to rest awhile
and enjoy the spectacular 360 degree view
and peaceful suroundings.
Nonsuch Cave Restaurant
View from Nonsuch Caves Restaurant