St. Vincent and the Grenadines Travel Guide

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St Vincent, like all the Windward Islands, is a staggering vista of contrasts where lush mountain peaks sit alongside striking volcanic black-sand beaches. The Grenadines are equally stunning, with secluded coves, spectacular coral reefs, rainforest hiking and superb sailing conditions being among the main tourist attractions.

With 32 islands to choose from there are plenty of white-sand expanses and crystal-clear waters in which to find some solitude and tranquility. Those looking for more activity should head to the capital of Kingstown on St Vincent, with its colonial architecture and buzzing vibe.

The smaller islands that make up the Grenadines offer a quieter pace of life, whether it's on the budget-kind island of Bequia to the luxurious hideaways of Mustique. The best way to experience the stunning islands is to hop between them by boat, discovering remote coves that were once the stomping ground of pirates and are now the setting for the swash-buckling antics of the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Geography

St Vincent & the Grenadines make up part of the Windward Islands and lie south of St Lucia. The highest point on St Vincent is the volcanic peak of La Soufrière (1,219m/4,000ft). The ‘tail’ of the comet of St Vincent (the Grenadines) is a string of islands and cays that splays south from Bequia (pronounced Beck-Way), Petit Nevis, Isle à Quatre and Pigeon Island to Battowia, Baliceaux, Mustique, Petit Mustique, Savan, Canouan, Petit Canouan, Mayreau and the Tobago Cays, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St Vincent. All of the Grenadines are famous for their white beaches, clear waters and verdant scenery.