Caribbean · North AmericaSaint Vincent and the Grenadines
Discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - a volcanic Caribbean archipelago of 32 islands, where black sand beaches meet yacht-filled harbors and Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed.
Where Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in the Caribbean, North America. Its capital is Kingstown.
- Capital Kingstown
- Population 99.9K
- Area 389 km²
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an archipelago of 32 islands and cays stretching like stepping stones across the eastern Caribbean. The main island, Saint Vincent, is volcanic and lush - La Soufriere volcano erupted as recently as 2021, blanketing the island in ash. The Grenadine islands to the south are a completely different world: low-lying coral islands with white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, and some of the most exclusive yacht harbors in the Caribbean.
This is a country that most people have seen without knowing it. The Pirates of the Caribbean films were shot here, using Wallilabou Bay as Port Royal. The Tobago Cays, a cluster of five uninhabited islands protected by a horseshoe reef, are one of the most stunning anchorages on Earth. Mustique is where British royals and rock stars have holidayed for decades. Yet the main island of Saint Vincent remains refreshingly untouristy, with a strong Afro-Caribbean culture, breadfruit trees that Captain Bligh brought from Tahiti, and a pace of life that the modern world has largely left alone.
At a glance
Largest cities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Kingstown
Georgetown
Port Elizabeth
Famous people from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Joseph Chatoyer
PoliticsParamount chief of the Garifuna people and national hero who resisted British colonization, killed in battle in 1795
Adonal Foyle
SportNBA player who played for the Golden State Warriors for over a decade, the country's most famous basketball export
Kevin Lyttle
MusicSoca artist whose hit 'Turn Me On' became a worldwide number one, putting Vincentian music on the global map
Traditional cuisine of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish
- National dish combining breadfruit roasted over an open flame with crispy fried jackfish and fresh sauce
- Callaloo Soup
- Thick green soup made from dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk, and crab or salted meat
- Pelau
- One-pot dish of rice, pigeon peas, meat, and caramelized sugar with coconut milk, a creole comfort classic
Nature and landmarks in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- La SoufriereMountain
- Active volcano reaching 1,234 meters, the highest point in Saint Vincent, which erupted most recently in April 2021
- Tobago CaysIsland
- Five uninhabited islands surrounded by a horseshoe reef in crystal-clear water, one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world
- Wallilabou BayCoast
- Dramatic bay on Saint Vincent's leeward coast used as the filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean
- Vermont Nature TrailForest
- Rainforest trail through the interior of Saint Vincent, home to the endangered Saint Vincent parrot
- MustiqueIsland
- Private island playground of royals and celebrities, with stunning beaches and Basil's Bar, one of the Caribbean's most famous watering holes
Sports in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Cricket
- Part of the West Indies cricket team, the Arnos Vale Cricket Ground hosted international matches until the new national stadium was built
- Football
- Football is hugely popular on the islands, with the Vincy Premier League drawing passionate local support
Did you know?
Captain Bligh brought the first breadfruit trees from Tahiti to Saint Vincent in 1793, and they now grow everywhere on the island
The Tobago Cays were used as a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Mustique island has hosted Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and numerous other celebrities since the 1960s
La Soufriere volcano erupted in April 2021, forcing the evacuation of about 20,000 people from the northern part of Saint Vincent
Saint Vincent's botanical garden, established in 1765, is the oldest in the Western Hemisphere
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