Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Travel Guide & Community
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a travel destination in Caribbean. Its capital is Kingstown. February and March are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Tobago Cays Marine Park (beach) — Five uninhabited coral islets in a horseshoe reef — crystal-clear snorkelling with hawksbill turtles, swimming pigs, and legendary Caribbean sailing anchorage.
La Soufrière Volcano (natural) — 1,234 m active stratovolcano — challenging 4-hour jungle hike to the sulphurous crater rim; dramatic eruptions in 2021 reshaped the summit landscape.
Wallilabou Bay (beach) — Secluded bay on St Vincent's Leeward coast — original set for Pirates of the Caribbean; dramatic cliffs, black sand beach, and relaxed rum-shack sailing stop.
Bequia (beach) — Most beloved Grenadines island — traditional wooden boat building, friendly whale-watching heritage (legal small-scale), stunning Admiralty Bay anchorage.
Mustique Island (beach) — Exclusive private island playground — beautiful Macaroni Beach, celebrity villas, gentle hills, and Cotton House hotel; day trips by ferry from Bequia.
Fort Charlotte (landmark) — 18th-century British hilltop fort overlooking Kingstown and the Grenadines — unique paintings depict the Carib wars, and panoramic 360-degree sea views.
Dark View Falls (natural) — Twin jungle waterfall cascade on St Vincent's Leeward side — 35 m drop into rock pools through lush tropical rainforest; easily reached by trail and rope bridge.
Montreal Gardens (natural) — Botanical gardens in the Mesopotamia Valley — colourful tropical gardens in a lush mountain valley surrounded by dramatic volcanic ridges and banana plantations.
Union Island (natural) — Southernmost inhabited Grenadines island — dramatic Mount Parnassus hike, world-class kitesurfing at Ashton Lagoon, and jumping-off point for Tobago Cays.
Vermont Nature Trail (natural) — Best birding hike on St Vincent — through lowland forest and cloud forest to spot the endemic St Vincent parrot (Amazona guildingii) and 77 other bird species.