St. Vincent and the Grenadines Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Travel GuideA volcanic main island and a necklace of 32 pristine cays stretching south toward Grenada — where La Soufriere volcano steams above black-sand beaches, the Tobago Cays' turquoise waters shelter hawksbill turtles, Bequia's harbour welcomes wooden schooners, and the Grenadines remain the Caribbean's last unspoiled sailing frontier.Key Facts

Capital: Kingstown

Currency: XCD (EC Dollar)

Language: English, Creole

Time Zone: UTC-4

Top Places to Visit

Tobago Cays — Five uninhabited cays surrounded by a horseshoe reef — the Caribbean's most iconic snorkelling destination with crystal-clear turquoise water and hawksbill turtles.

Bequia — The largest of the Grenadines with a charming waterfront, colourful wooden schooners, and friendly locals.

La Soufriere Volcano — St. Vincent's active stratovolcano (1,234m) — the hike to the crater rim is one of the Caribbean's great treks.

Mustique — A private island where British royals and celebrities have homes. Basil's Bar is a Caribbean legend.

Kingstown — The capital with the oldest Botanic Gardens in the Western Hemisphere, founded in 1765.

Local Food

Roasted Breadfruit and Fried Jackfish — The national dish — breadfruit roasted over an open fire, served with fried jackfish seasoned with lime.

Callaloo Soup — A thick green soup of dasheen leaves, okra, coconut milk, and salted meat — a Saturday staple.

Hairoun Beer — The national beer — a light, crisp lager named after the indigenous Garifuna word for the island.

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