The Venerable Columbus, considered the discoverer of the sunny land, probably could not have imagined how popular this wild place would be among lovers of sea nirvana a few centuries later. Today, every day, regardless of the time of year, travelers from different parts of the planet come to St. Vincent with only one goal - to get a fabulous holiday, full of exotic impressions and enchanting sensations, which is given by incomparable Caribbean.
Saint Vincent on the map
Saint Vincent Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-).
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The largest island in the West Indian state Saint Vincent and the Grenadines It is part of the sultry ridge of the Lesser Caribbean Islands and is washed by the sea of the same name. The area of the tourist Mecca is almost 345 km², the nearest large neighbors are Bekia, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Barbados. The highest point of the hospitable region is the Soufriere volcano. The 1,234-meter-tall active beauty is located in the northern part of the territory, the last revival was recorded in 1979, and in total it has erupted approximately 160 times in more than 60,000,000 years. The second highest is the 970-meter Bonhomme peak.
The capital city of Kingstown (23 km²) is also thriving on St. Vincent; the population of the entire island is about 120 thousand people.
Holidays to Saint Vincent
This paradise, without a doubt, is simply created for a wonderful holiday: velvety clean beaches with silver or volcanic-dark sand, the wonderful Caribbean Sea, constantly changing shades, a lot of attractions, both natural and cultural-historical, colorful landscapes, fashionable resorts, super service and diverse leisure.
Visitors can enjoy diving clubs, pleasure boats, sports entertainment, gourmet tours, wellness treatments, provision of all kinds of equipment for adrenaline adventures and underwater exploration, fishing activities, interesting excursions, music shows, and spectacular carnivals. The most important thing is that it’s easy to combine all this, because this is the only way to really enjoy a good rest.
Popular hotels: Grand View Beach, Paradise Beach Hotel, Buccament Bay Resort, Rich View Hotel, Sugar Reef Bequia.
Nature Saint Vincent
The Caribbean island, which is of volcanic origin, is covered with dense tropical forests, fortunately there are plenty of reservoirs here. There is no need to go to a specific point to see the stunning panoramas - every corner of St. Vincent is charming and unique. Many crops are cultivated, including for export: coconut palm, cassava, arrowroot, sugar cane, tobacco.
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It is not surprising that such rich forests are home to many birds, especially the endangered St. Vincent's Amazon parakeet and the unusual rufous-throated hermit thrush. Butterflies fly above the flowering bushes; in the central part of the island, the relief slopes and fertile valleys are covered with lush grasses. A large-scale green space located right in Kingstown is the Botanical Exclusive Park.
Coral reefs are the greatest value and pride of the Saint Vincent ecosystem. Waters teeming with fish, in this case, are not an allegory; you can easily verify this by looking at the menu of any restaurant or walking through the fish markets.
Attractions Saint Vincent
- Historical: Bicentennial St. Mary's Cathedral, combining Romanesque, Moorish and Gothic styles; St. George's is a cathedral built in the early 19th century with the famous Red Angel stained glass window; the 115-metre slave-built Black Point Tunnel; Bookcament Bay - a bay with Celtic petroglyphs discovered on its rocks; dilapidated Fort Charlotte on the Berkshire Hill (180 meters), Methodist church; Black Caribbean History Museum.
- Natural: route for fans of walking eco-excursions Bookament - Vermont - Nature - Trail; La Safriere volcano; shallow bay near the village of Chateaubetair; 40-meter coral reef in Petit Biahote Bay; Trumaca Bay; A botanical garden with a 200-year history.
- Entertaining: the port area of Kingstown, replete with shops, entertainment centers, craft shops, chic elite restaurants, nightclubs, colorful cafes with live ethnic music; central kingstown market.
- Holidays: a unique festival held on the eve of Christmas; competitions and processions in honor of Fisherman's Day on May 1, a fun carnival at the junction of June and July.
- Popular beaches: Blue Lagoon, Argyl, Brighton Beach, Long Beach.
When is the best time to go to Saint Vincent
The average temperature is plus 26˚, the greatest amount of precipitation is typical for the beginning of summer and almost until the end of autumn. The best time to visit St. Vincent is from December to May.
The secret of the popularity of tours to the marvelous island is simple: a combination of respectability and colorful simplicity, fashionable conditions and exotic romance, beach idleness and active pastime. Together with the most beautiful views of the coast of the warm Caribbean Sea, you get that unforgettable vacation.
