The state of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, or rather, holidays on its constituent islands, is extremely popular among travelers. Newlyweds go to a multifaceted country with colorful customs, friendly people and the always warm Caribbean Sea to spend a delightful honeymoon, families with children, as there are all the conditions for young wanderers, people who want to escape from the bustle, risk-takers and those who like to have fun time - the hospitable Caribbean islands greet everyone with a sunny smile.
Capital Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Royal City is the translation of Kingstown, the main population center of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The capital, founded in 1722, is located on the largest of all the islands of the state - St. Vincent, and has an area of 23 km². Kingstown's fame increased after filming many scenes of the hit movie "Pirates of the Caribbean". The chic town is rich in cool places, historical monuments, and natural beauty.
Popular tourist routes: Botanical Gardens founded in 1765, 180-meter high Berkshire Hill with the ruins of Fort Charlotte, St. Mary's Church, the incredible Red Angel stained glass window in St. George's Cathedral, Methodist Church, Kingstown Central Market. The brightest events are the Carnival (late June - early July) and the colorful pre-Christmas festival.
You can get from one part of the capital to another by taxi, bus or rented car. Hotel restaurant bills include a seven percent government tax and a ten percent tip. The crime rate is not the highest in the Caribbean, but caution should not be forgotten.
Islands belonging to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
The total area of the sultry state is almost 390 km², the territory is conventionally divided into the large St. Vincent, the reefs of Tobago and the small islands of the volcanic ridge of the Grenadines. Most of the latter are uninhabited; some people live on them, but their numbers are very small. So, on Mero there are approximately 280 people, on Petit Saint Vincent - 80, and on Palm Island only 30. It’s not surprising, the areas of the listed islands, with all the desire, cannot accommodate many people due to their size: Mero - 2.10 km² , Petit Saint Vincent - 0.46 km², Palm Island - 0.54 km².
Some islands are hilly, others are flat, and almost all are fringed by coral reefs. Some lands are private property; in order to enter them, you must obtain an invitation from the owners. The main source of income for locals is the tourism industry and seafood, which the Caribbean is generous with.
Saint Vincent
Isle Saint Vincent - a real giant. Of course, compared to their miniature counterparts. The territory revered by lovers of enchanting resort life, 344 km². The windward side of the exotic land is extremely rocky, while the leeward side has a sandy, gently sloping coastline - this is where most of the tourist areas are located. Saint Vincent is home to the oldest volcano in the entire region - the 1,234-meter Soufriere. The giant is active, the last activity was recorded in 1979, the age of the venerable “old man” is about 60 million years.
Bekia
Isle Bekia, compared to neighboring St. Vincent, is quieter. The area of 18 km² is preferred by connoisseurs of secluded relaxation. Despite the small area, the infrastructure is developed, conditions for tourists are beyond praise, leisure is varied and designed for any age. Sugar cane, bananas, cassava, coconuts, and tobacco are cultivated here, and a significant part of the crop is exported. Sugar, rum and beer are produced. On Bekwai, as the locals call this Caribbean island, the only city of Port Elizabeth is surrounded by greenery. The population is almost 6,000 people.
Canoe
Isle Canoe located fifty kilometers from St. Vincent. There is also one city here - Charleston. The area of the crescent-shaped territory is almost 8 km², which does not prevent it from receiving tourists from all over the world all year round. The 300-meter-high Mount Maho rises above Canouan, offering a magnificent panorama: a fabulous sea, sparkling sand and coral reefs that encircle the shores on the Atlantic side.
Mustique Island
Isle Mustique Island - synonymous with elitism. The nearest inhabited island, Bequia Island, is about 11 km to the southeast. The length of the dream of millions does not exceed 5 km, the width is exactly half that, and the area of paradise is 5.698 km². The highest point of the branded island is almost 150 m. This is, perhaps, the most alluring and at the same time inaccessible of the “Grenadian brothers”: mega-famous people bask on elite private lands, and the task of eight hundred locals from three villages - Lovell, Dover, Britania Bay – to make their holiday the most luxurious.
Union
Isle Union – the southernmost point of the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines archipelago. Its area is 9 km², the width of the Caribbean Baby is only one and a half kilometers, and the length is about five. Union is twice the “most”, this time the highest, or more precisely, having the highest point in the entire island group - the 305-meter Mount Parnassus. It can be seen far from the sea, for which the wonderful island received a second unofficial nickname - Tahiti of the West Indies. In two cities of Union - tiny Ashton and the main settlement of Clifton - about three thousand people live, their main activity is still tourism.
Visa regime in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
For citizens of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus who plan to stay here for no more than a month, a so-called conditional visa is needed. It’s easy to get it right at the country’s airport; for this you will need to present your hotel reservation documents or invitation, plus a return ticket.
Wet lush forests, many rivers, booming waterfalls, excellent beaches with snow-white or intriguing black volcanic sand, the clearest waters of the Caribbean Sea - nature itself has taken care of a cozy corner for a delightful holiday. And he waits on any of the inhabited islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
