Bense
in Saint Andrew, Dominica

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
15.583 and -61.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 15° 34' 59" and W -61° 22' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - XCD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:38 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: America/Dominica
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 6:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-17.060 and 122.378 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Morard Community
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Dominica in Caribbean

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Dominica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Dominica. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Explore Bense

Bense in Saint Andrew is located in Dominica about 20 mi (or 31 km) north of Roseau, the country's capital.

Local time in Bense is now 07:38 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Dominica with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 6 airports in the wider vicinity of Bense, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Dominica is Melville Hall Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Morne Trois Pitons National Park in a distance of 49 mi (or 78 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Wesley, Portsmouth, Colihaut, Saint Joseph and Pont Casse. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 73% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Atlantique View Resort & Spa

Address
1,6 mi
Anse De Mai
Anse du Me
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mainroad Suite

Address
1,6 mi
47 Main Road
1767 Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bay View Lodges

Address
2,0 mi
Dibuque
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sea Cliff Cottages

Address
2,1 mi
Calibishie
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Calibishie Cove

Address
2,2 mi
Point Dubique
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Lily Inn

Address
1,2 mi
Mainroad
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 07:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jacoway Inn

Address
1,6 mi
John Baptiste Ridge Road
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Nixon's Bay Side Mangrove Inn

Address
1,6 mi
Bayside
Calibishie
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Coffeeriver Cottages

Address
5,4 mi
Melville Hall
Marigot
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PICARD BEACH COTTAGES

Address
5,5 mi
PICARD ESTATE PRINCE RUPERT BAY
00000 Portsmouth
Dominica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Experience from Dominica travel with Calibishie Lodges Establishment.

Published: July 24, 2007
Length: 15:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: calibishielodges

http://www.calibishie-lodges.com : Guest there experiences in Dominica with Calibishie Lodges Establishment in different languages. Beach BBQ - Crab hunting - Relaxing at the Swimming Pool...


Whale Watching on your Dominica travel.

Published: July 24, 2007
Length: 59:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: calibishielodges

http://www.calibishie-lodges.com : Whale and Dolphin Watching excursion by Calibishie Lodges Establishment in Dominica. One of Dominica's greatest natural wonders is not on land, but is...


Hotel in Calibishie Dominica : Calibishie Lodges.

Published: June 29, 2007
Length: 07:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: calibishielodges

http://www.calibishie-lodges.com : Calibishie resort Hotel is a charming retreat, built in a typical Caribbean style.........one of the best Dominica island hotels.......located North East...


Dominica Real Esate and land sale : 1.4 Acres in Calibishie

Published: April 12, 2009
Length: 21:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DominicasRealEstate

http://www.dominicasrealestate.com : TOP LOCATION in Dominica. TOP VIEW. One of the best views on the island. The North - East of Dominica . In the village of Calibishie. Twenty minutes...


LIAT in Dominica

Published: September 02, 2014
Length: 25:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tristan albertine

This is on Dominica on my way to St.Lucia.


Garden from the Calibishie Hotel resort in Dominica.

Published: June 29, 2007
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: calibishielodges

http://www.calibishie-lodges.com : Calibishie Lodges Hotel try to maintain an environment, where our guests are not just another number. During your stay you would experience "THE BASE THINGS...


Belle Cote Villa

Published: August 24, 2008
Length: 14:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BelleCoteVilla

A look around the inside of our Villa in Calibishie,Dominica. You can see more photos at bellecotevilla.com.


SeaCliff Cottages - Dominica | Cottage #1 - The Studio Cottage

Published: January 05, 2010
Length: 25:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SeaCliffCottages

A video tour of cottage #1 at SeaCliff Cottages in Calibishie, Dominica - the Nature Island of the Caribbean. www.domincia-cottages.com.


DAVA Lime Petro Caribe Volleyrama 2015 Highlights

Published: March 08, 2015
Length: 37:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dominica Sports Vault

Highlights from The Dominica Volleyball Assocition Lime, Petro Caribe Volleyrama 2015. Like "Da Sports Vault" on Facebook.


Happy Landing in Dominica

Published: April 25, 2012
Length: 48:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: FingalCat

American Eagle Landing at Melville Hall Airport, Dominica.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Hampstead, Dominica

Hampstead is a village in northeastern Dominica. Along with Bense, the area has a population of 495, and was used as a filming location for 2006's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.

Located at 15.5944, -61.3694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Dominica, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica

Calibishie

Calibishie is a town in Dominica. It is located on the north coast of the island, immediately to the east of the village of Hampstead. The Calibishie Coast Travel Area is thought by many to be the most scenic and unspoiled region of Dominica.

Located at 15.5833, -61.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Dominica, Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica

Anse Du Mé River

The Anse Du Mé River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.6, -61.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Bellibu River

The Bellibu River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.6, -61.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Blenheim River

The Blenheim River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.6, -61.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Douce River (Dominica)

The Douce River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.6, -61.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Hampstead River

The Hampstead River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.5833, -61.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Penton River

The Penton River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.5833, -61.3667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica

Salée River (Dominica)

The Salée River is a river on the Caribbean island of Dominica.

Located at 15.6, -61.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Dominica


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Bense