Places to see in Saint Kitts and Nevis

There are a number of places to see on Saint Kitts and Nevis, and to enjoy the complete island experience you will need at least two weeks here. On Saint Kitts, Basseterre is the main town on the island and is home to a majority of the population. Here you will find plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and museums. The National Museum in town is definitely worth a visit with its many ancient and colonial artifacts and treasures. Carib Breweries is also located in town and brews one of the most popular beers in the Caribbean, Carib Beer. If you like you can also try and catch a game of cricket at the lovely Warner Park Stadium.

Frigate Bay some 5 km southeast of Basseterre is a wonderful tranquil getaway. Here you can find plenty of accommodations as well as some lovely beaches. Along the northwestern coast of Saint Kitts is the only UNESCO site in the entire Caribbean. The Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park offers some excellent insight into the often violent past of these former Caribbean colonies. A major British garrison, much of the fortress was destroyed in a fire in 1867; however, in the 1960’s major restoration work took place to revive this fortress to its former glory and was inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth as a national park in 1985. The Citadel of the fortress is superb to visit with views all the way to Sint Eustatius and Sandy Point Town. Inside the citadel you will also find a museum of old colonial artifacts including cannons, swords and other military paraphernalia.

To the southeast of the island you will find some lovely beaches including South Friar’s Beach, Sand Bank Bay and the famous Turtle Beach. Also here is the all-inclusive Turtle Beach Bar & Grill. This hotel/bar/apartment complex also offers some great water sports to enjoy on its premises as well as some wonderful views of Nevis from here.

Nevis is more low-key than St Kitts and for many is a wonderful place to get married in. The island specializes in romantic secluded wedding ceremonies with stunning plantations that have now been converted into lush inns. Charlestown is the main town on the island and can be easily explored on foot in a day. There are two museums here too see as well as an old Jewish cemetery. The first hotel built in the Caribbean in 1778, the Bath House can be found here also, which ha now been converted in government offices.

Pinney’s Beach, Windward Beach and Oualie Beach are 3 excellent beaches to enjoy on Nevis. In southern Nevis, you can visit St John’s Anglican Church, the Botanical Gardens and the Nevisian Heritage Village as well. Here you will also find the Nevis horse racing track, which is a favorite hangout among locals.