Map of St. Vincent and the
Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a chain of 30 islands (most uninhabited) in the Eastern Caribbean, located 100 miles west of Barbados. They comprise main island St. Vincent, and include Bequia (great sailing, turtle santuary, and well known for the Easter Regatta), Mustique (world renowned for the luxurious homes of the rich and famous, and Basil's Bar), Union Island (popular for watersports and lively cultural festivals), Mayreau (a small and rural hideaway with magnificent beaches and accessible only by boat ), Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent (private resorts), Canouan (the home of exclusive resort Raffles), and the breathtakingly beautiful Tobago Cays Marine Park for turtle-watching and quality snorkelling.
St. Vincent is volcanic in nature, and consequently the beaches have black as well as white sand. Its mountain ranges, rainforest interior, waterfalls and rivers makes for a truly lush landscape which, coupled with the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans and beaches, makes St. Vincent an island of delightful contrasts, and one of the most beautiful in the entire Caribbean.
The Grenadines islands are jewels of the Caribbean and are some of the region’s best destinations for watersports and golden sand beaches. The larger islands are accessed by small plane, and all can be reached by boat from St Vincent.
Climate
The average yearly temperature is 27° C (81° F)
The coolest months are between November and February.
Our dry season is officially November to April, rainy season May to October.
As far as severe weather is concerned, the hurricane season is officially June to October but we are fortunate to be situated south of the usual hurricane path.
Social and Cultural Life
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is not a mass tourism destination, and we are a fairly quiet people, so there is limited nightclub life for the visitor. Things heat up around Carnival time, though – two weeks at the end of June, beginning of July, when people party round the clock and there are cultural shows throughout the islands. There is a good selection of hotels and restaurants, bars, pubs and rum shops.
During the year there are various cultural events and shows including an annual Blues Festival, our national Carnival, regattas at Easter, drama and talent shows, our unique Nine Mornings celebrations at Christmastime, and other social events for the festive season.
Travel Documents
A valid passport and return or onward tickets are required.
No Visa is required for EC citizens and North & South American citizens.
No vaccinations are required.
Currency
The currency of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar. Sterling or US Dollar travellers cheques can be exchanged at the airport or at one of the local banks. VISA and Mastercard are generally accepted, and ATM machines are available.
For much more on St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we recommend you check out our tourism website: www.svgtourism.com.