St. Vincent island is the largest of an arc of lush volcanic islands in the Lesser Antilles. It has become more popular for visitors over the last few years because of its use as a location in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' trilogy (most of the scenes were shot at Walliabou.) This island has reefs perfect for diving and snorkelling, a tropical rainforest coated interior waiting to be explored on foot or two wheels and calm blue oceans and pretty harbours waiting to be sailed.

The island's highest mountain is the active volcano, La Soufriere, responsible for the deaths of 2,000 people in 1902 - if you like a bit of peril to your paradise. There are many interesting volcanic rock formations along the coastline, caused as the lava has hardened, for when you're tired of pale sandy beaches.

St. Vincent is also home to varied marine life including six species of dolphin and several kinds of whale. The island's economy survives on banana farming and tourism.

St. Vincent's British colonial past of violent revolts and the natural disasters caused by La Soufriere and regular violent hurricanes have restricted population growth: predominantly made up of the descendants of African slaves and English colonialists.

St. Vincent Tourism Site.

Written by  Lindsay Drury.

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