River Sallee Boiling Springs
Cold mineral pools in the north that bubble with volcanic gas, held sacred locally.
Updated 14 October 2026
The boiling springs at River Sallee are a set of small pools in the northern part of Grenada whose surfaces bubble constantly, not from heat but from volcanic gas coming up through the water, so the pools are cold to the touch despite the name. They are used in Spiritual Baptist and other observances and are treated as a sacred site by people locally, with offerings left at the water.
What's there
- The bubbling pools - water stirred by gas rather than heat.
- The cold water - pools that bubble but stay cool to the touch.
- The offerings - the objects left at the water by those who use it.
- The volcanic source - gas rising through the ground from below.
When to go
December to May is drier and the track is easier. The pools bubble year round. Ceremonies happen at various times and are private.
Before you go
The pools are small and unimpressive to look at, and the interest is what they mean rather than how they look. It is an active sacred site and behaviour matters. There are no facilities and the access track is rough.
Nearby
Sauteurs is northwest, and Levera is northeast.
What to pack for River Sallee Boiling Springs
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