Bequia

One of the Grenadine Islands

Bequia is one of the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines, an independent country, west of Barbados and south of St Lucia. It is the northernmost of the Grenadine Islands, a chain of islands stretching from St Vincent on the north to Grenada Island on the south.

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Aerial view Admiralty Bay in Bequia
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English is the language and the people are very friendly

This tiny island has been welcoming visitors to its shores for many years and the feeling of well being can be felt from the moment you arrive.

It is a small island of five miles long and half a mile wide in size and the population of about 6,000.

The population is mainly of African origin with some European and British ethnic groups.

Over the years the island has been in dispute between the French and the English, but for many years it was ruled by Great Britain.

English is the official language, although the local dialect is sometime hard to understand the first time, until you get used to it.

An earthly paradise for those longing for relaxation

The island is heaven for those seeking peace and quiet away from the rush of the big cities and the stress of their professions.

Here life is relaxed and moves to a slow pace. You can walk the island by foot or hire one of the taxis with their friendly drivers that will satisfy any of your requests, always with a smile.

The exotic beaches have attracted the Rich and Famous for many years.

Port Elizabeth in Bequia

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Getting to Bequia

Being so secluded makes it a little difficult to get there. There are many ways to reach this heavenly paradise.

By ferry: It’s a short ride of about nine miles from the big island of St Vincent. The ferry will depart from the capital Kingstown.

By air: There are direct flights from Barbados that arrive to J.F. Mitchell airport.

Many tourists coming from all over the world arrive to the bigger Caribbean Islands like Puerto Rico, Martinique Island or Barbados and find their way through St Vincent to Bequia.

Bequia is a dream for many tourist coming from northern countries. The island is fully surrounded by white sand beaches, not crowded at all, with green hillsides and attractive villages.

Moon Hole in Bequia - The best Caribbean Beaches

In Admiralty Bay see the yachts of the Rich and Famous

There are many hotels and guest houses and here you can either mingle with other people or find total solitude.

Either you want total relaxation or you want to enjoy the most beautiful waters in the world for all kind of water sports like snorkeling, diving or sailing.

If you want to see some of the luxury yachts, go to the natural Harbour of Admiralty Bay. The world’s most beautiful yachts anchor there.

If you stay at a luxury villa or in any of the resorts, or in a more modest hotel or guest house, your visit to Bequia in St Vincent and the Grenadines will be a guaranteed success. It will be a difficult task to pack and leave.

Image Credits:
port elizabeth by joyce hill
moon hole by amilcar fierro
admiralty bay n/a

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