With approximately no more than 40,000 people spread across impressive resorts, lively towns, and picturesque villages, Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a lovely, quiet escape compared to the other Caribbean destinations, without ever feeling a dull moment.
However, expect a lot more than sugary beaches and swaying palm trees when visiting the two islands. While here, you have the chance to do everything from playing golf and windsurfing to scuba diving, hiking, and everything in between!
And, as you pass by the bustling capitals of the two islands, the sleepy mountain villages, and the remote towns of only a handful of people, chances are you will feel your body brimming with energy and an unbeatable sense of sheer bliss, standing there amidst lush jungle. Of the many places that can capture your heart forever, the ones mentioned below are a little higher in the infatuation scale!
Basseterre – Setting the Beat for the Entire Island
The bustling capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is home to an impressive range of popular attractions, including heritage sites, historical landmarks, a magnificent national park, an imposing national museum, and the absolutely jaw-dropping South Friars Bay.
Besides its natural and cultural appeal, though, Basseterre is also the biggest and most colourful town on Saint Kitts and is close to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport which connects Saint Kitts with the rest of the world, including the rest of the Caribbean islands. Not to mention the only deepwater port on the island that is also located here, greeting day-trippers and countless cruise ships!
As for the things you can do in and around the never-resting Basseterre, just let your imagination wander and create scenarios and options, and you won’t be disappointed in any shape or form. From leisure walks around the town and admiring the stunning waterside, colonial landmarks, and brightly painted buildings to strolling along the pier, playing golf, scuba diving, swimming, and watching the most idyllic sunset, you will certainly be spoiled for choice at the town with the lively vibe and animated atmosphere.
Sandy Point Town – Experiencing Everything on Island Time
Occupying a pristine spot on the northwest coast of Saint Kitts, the second-biggest town welcomes visitors with an unbeatable, ultimately relaxed life rhythm. Once a thriving commercial hub of Saint Kitts, it has somehow managed to stay away from the noise and the bustle and retain its quiet and laid-back spirit.
Adorned with some of the most spectacular beaches featuring rich and diverse marine wildlife that can cut the air out of your lungs with its profound draw, Sandy Point is also notorious for the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Besides a place offering stunning seascapes, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects the largest fort ever built in the Caribbean by the British Army in its lap.
Feel free to take a walk through the scenic streets and soak up as much as you can of the unique scenery that’s dotted with the remains of 17th-century warehouses, a magnificent Eco-park full of historical buildings, a variety of flowers, and panoramic vistas on the edge of the town (perfect for families with children and couples alike), and alleys lined with restaurants serving delicious local flavours.
Charlestown – Classy, Seductive, and High-Spirited
Crossing a shallow passage from Saint Kitts to reach Nevis, the capital of Nevis is just as amazing as its Saint Kitts counterpart. Charlestown also has a magnetic pull to it as it is so nicely tucked on the southwestern coast of Nevis.
Make sure you have enough time when visiting the quaint town because you will want to see so many things. From the Museum of Nevis History and the Nevis’ artisan village to the Nevis Hot Springs and Fort Charles, and from the sugary shores of Gallows Bay and Pinneys Beach to the history-drenched lands and the fantastic architecture, your plate will be full for quite a while!
Despite the fact that Nevis is much quieter than Saint Kitts, Charlestown is a pleasant surprise and a place that vibrates with activities. And, if you feel like entertaining yourself with some late-evening fun, the town has lots of shops, restaurants, a big mall, and bars that are open until late at night. And, let’s not start talking about the local dining scene. All that, within two blocks of the charming pier and its magnetic sunsets.
Dieppe Bay Town – A Tranquil, Sleeping Beauty
If you love the idea of getting a taste of authentic island experiences in Saint Kitts, then this is where you need to be. Dieppe Bay Town was the very first settlement on Saint Kitts that saw itself being completely destroyed and reborn several times. It witnessed its first fall shortly after being built but was rebuilt in 1625 by the French.
Today, this historic town of note is a peaceful retreat on the northern Atlantic Ocean-facing shores of St.Kitts and a location that delivers on its promise for relaxed and serene moments. Worlds apart from its partying siblings, it is home to only a few hundred souls, a few guesthouses, and a couple of cosy restaurants offering mouth-watering Caribbean dishes.
New Castle – A Nevis Pearl
New Castle is a petit village on the northernmost tip of the island and home to more than five different secluded shores boasting fine sand and crystalline waters, including Lovers Beach and Oualie Beach, for exquisite beach ventures for both families, groups of friends, and couples alike.
Offering plenty of space for everybody to enjoy the sun, the sea, and the sand beneath swaying palms, the beaches surrounding New Castle are also dreamy for all sorts of water sports, including snorkelling, jet skiing, kayaking, and private cruises or boat tours along the powdery coast, to the west of Vance W. Amory International Airport that is also located here. And, if you would rather instill your New Castle ventures with a pinch of history, you can always visit the 19th-century Cottle Church and learn about the not-so-distant past!
Bath – Diving Into Euphoria
Expect to initiate a journey where volcanic hot springs with acclaimed healing properties stand before you, waiting to introduce you to centuries-old therapeutic bathing practices. Bath is a scenic little village in Nevis to the south of the island’s capital, Charlestown, boasting a more peaceful vibe, far from the bustling energy of the main Nevis city. Enveloped by rolling hills, Bath is a fantastic place for outdoor activities, such as hiking and trekking.
Old Town Road – A 1600s Memorabilia
Settled in 1624, Old Town is the first English colony across the entire Caribbean region. It is considered a place with historical and cultural significance and is home to several historic Carib petroglyphs, the ruins of Wingfield Estate Sugar Plantation, and the Romney Manor, all standing almost untouched by time to remind everybody of the country’s past when tobacco and sugar plantations were a driving force behind the prosperity of the island.
With approximately no more than 40,000 people spread across impressive resorts, lively towns, and picturesque villages, Saint Kitts and Nevis offer a lovely, quiet escape compared to the other Caribbean destinations, without ever feeling a dull moment.
However, expect a lot more than sugary beaches and swaying palm trees when visiting the two islands. While here, you have the chance to do everything from playing golf and windsurfing to scuba diving, hiking, and everything in between!
And, as you pass by the bustling capitals of the two islands, the sleepy mountain villages, and the remote towns of only a handful of people, chances are you will feel your body brimming with energy and an unbeatable sense of sheer bliss, standing there amidst lush jungle. Of the many places that can capture your heart forever, the ones mentioned below are a little higher in the infatuation scale!
Basseterre – Setting the Beat for the Entire Island
The bustling capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is home to an impressive range of popular attractions, including heritage sites, historical landmarks, a magnificent national park, an imposing national museum, and the absolutely jaw-dropping South Friars Bay.
Besides its natural and cultural appeal, though, Basseterre is also the biggest and most colourful town on Saint Kitts and is close to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport which connects Saint Kitts with the rest of the world, including the rest of the Caribbean islands. Not to mention the only deepwater port on the island that is also located here, greeting day-trippers and countless cruise ships!
As for the things you can do in and around the never-resting Basseterre, just let your imagination wander and create scenarios and options, and you won’t be disappointed in any shape or form. From leisure walks around the town and admiring the stunning waterside, colonial landmarks, and brightly painted buildings to strolling along the pier, playing golf, scuba diving, swimming, and watching the most idyllic sunset, you will certainly be spoiled for choice at the town with the lively vibe and animated atmosphere.
Sandy Point Town – Experiencing Everything on Island Time
Occupying a pristine spot on the northwest coast of Saint Kitts, the second-biggest town welcomes visitors with an unbeatable, ultimately relaxed life rhythm. Once a thriving commercial hub of Saint Kitts, it has somehow managed to stay away from the noise and the bustle and retain its quiet and laid-back spirit.
Adorned with some of the most spectacular beaches featuring rich and diverse marine wildlife that can cut the air out of your lungs with its profound draw, Sandy Point is also notorious for the Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park. Besides a place offering stunning seascapes, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects the largest fort ever built in the Caribbean by the British Army in its lap.
Feel free to take a walk through the scenic streets and soak up as much as you can of the unique scenery that’s dotted with the remains of 17th-century warehouses, a magnificent Eco-park full of historical buildings, a variety of flowers, and panoramic vistas on the edge of the town (perfect for families with children and couples alike), and alleys lined with restaurants serving delicious local flavours.
Charlestown – Classy, Seductive, and High-Spirited
Crossing a shallow passage from Saint Kitts to reach Nevis, the capital of Nevis is just as amazing as its Saint Kitts counterpart. Charlestown also has a magnetic pull to it as it is so nicely tucked on the southwestern coast of Nevis.
Make sure you have enough time when visiting the quaint town because you will want to see so many things. From the Museum of Nevis History and the Nevis’ artisan village to the Nevis Hot Springs and Fort Charles, and from the sugary shores of Gallows Bay and Pinneys Beach to the history-drenched lands and the fantastic architecture, your plate will be full for quite a while!
Despite the fact that Nevis is much quieter than Saint Kitts, Charlestown is a pleasant surprise and a place that vibrates with activities. And, if you feel like entertaining yourself with some late-evening fun, the town has lots of shops, restaurants, a big mall, and bars that are open until late at night. And, let’s not start talking about the local dining scene. All that, within two blocks of the charming pier and its magnetic sunsets.
Dieppe Bay Town – A Tranquil, Sleeping Beauty
If you love the idea of getting a taste of authentic island experiences in Saint Kitts, then this is where you need to be. Dieppe Bay Town was the very first settlement on Saint Kitts that saw itself being completely destroyed and reborn several times. It witnessed its first fall shortly after being built but was rebuilt in 1625 by the French.
Today, this historic town of note is a peaceful retreat on the northern Atlantic Ocean-facing shores of St.Kitts and a location that delivers on its promise for relaxed and serene moments. Worlds apart from its partying siblings, it is home to only a few hundred souls, a few guesthouses, and a couple of cosy restaurants offering mouth-watering Caribbean dishes.
New Castle – A Nevis Pearl
New Castle is a petit village on the northernmost tip of the island and home to more than five different secluded shores boasting fine sand and crystalline waters, including Lovers Beach and Oualie Beach, for exquisite beach ventures for both families, groups of friends, and couples alike.
Offering plenty of space for everybody to enjoy the sun, the sea, and the sand beneath swaying palms, the beaches surrounding New Castle are also dreamy for all sorts of water sports, including snorkelling, jet skiing, kayaking, and private cruises or boat tours along the powdery coast, to the west of Vance W. Amory International Airport that is also located here. And, if you would rather instill your New Castle ventures with a pinch of history, you can always visit the 19th-century Cottle Church and learn about the not-so-distant past!
Bath – Diving Into Euphoria
Expect to initiate a journey where volcanic hot springs with acclaimed healing properties stand before you, waiting to introduce you to centuries-old therapeutic bathing practices. Bath is a scenic little village in Nevis to the south of the island’s capital, Charlestown, boasting a more peaceful vibe, far from the bustling energy of the main Nevis city. Enveloped by rolling hills, Bath is a fantastic place for outdoor activities, such as hiking and trekking.
Old Town Road – A 1600s Memorabilia
Settled in 1624, Old Town is the first English colony across the entire Caribbean region. It is considered a place with historical and cultural significance and is home to several historic Carib petroglyphs, the ruins of Wingfield Estate Sugar Plantation, and the Romney Manor, all standing almost untouched by time to remind everybody of the country’s past when tobacco and sugar plantations were a driving force behind the prosperity of the island.