Properties/Sailing breaks within Nevis
All the following properties or sailing breaks fall within the Nevis area. Click on the property/sailing break name below for more information.
About the Caribbean islands
Nevis
Nevis is truly one of the remaining unspoilt Caribbean Islands and proudly carries the name, "Queen of the Caribees". It is a very beautiful serene island and although officially part of St Kitts, it is fairly independent and dominated by the 3,232 ft Nevis Peak, often described as resembling a sombrero. Charlestown, the main town, is filled with attractive English Colonial style buildings and the island has romantic connotations as Horatio Nelson married Fanny Nisbet here. It has tropical rain forests, remnants of sugar plantations, which fell into disrepair following the abolition of slavery, some fine hotels and excellent beaches. The flora and fauna are second to none on Nevis, amongst them the comical and cute green vervet monkeys with expressive faces and sightings are common; they are often seen stealing fruits (especially mangoes) and flowers! Humpback whales can sometimes be spotted during their migration and their haunting songs can often be heard. Nevis is also a premier birding spot worldwide.Population: 10,000
Capital: Charlestown
Size: 36 sq miles
Capital: Basseterre (St Kitts)
Characteristics
Nevis has not yet been ravaged, and hopefully never will, by the demands of mass tourism and though uncommercialised, it is not backward in any way and has chosen to develop tourism with immense yet informal taste. The island has a lovely atmosphere, rarely found these days and the Nevisian people are very friendly, helpful, ready to make new friends and welcome back regular visitors. Nevis is special, a place that will seduce you, and tug at your heart strings after you leave, they say on Nevis: "you're only a stranger here once".
Beaches
There is a pretty good selection of beaches. Pinneys - A picture postcard beach of fine white sand, coconut palms, placid waters and a lagoon. Cades - Nevis longest stretch of beach with a 70-foot glass-bottom catamaran for daily cruises. Oualie beach - A lovely classic Caribbean beach, with a good bar/restaurant. Lovers Beach - intimate and secluded! Windward Beach - Surfers love the high-crest surf here. Most beaches have bars and are good for snorkelling.
Things to Do
Sailing, diving, snorkelling, swimming, walking and mountain biking. Visit the Horatio Nelson Museum and Memorial Square. There are eco-tours, an 18-hole golf course, and even horse racing. A short ferry trip will take you to St Kitts.
Shopping
There are small "mom and pop" stores around the island, plus larger supermarkets in Charlestown. Excellent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables at the Waterfront Market. While it is true that Nevis lacks the quantity of shopping choices that the larger islands offer, it does not lack in quality. Whether you are looking for casual wear, artwork, or local handicrafts, you should not be disappointed.
Restaurants & Nightlife
Good selection of restaurants. From classic West Indian goat water stew to fresh, grilled lobster, Nevis restaurants can satisfy the simplest to the most sophisticated palates. On Fridays most villages have a ‘Cookout' with chicken ribs, beer and music. On Sundays there are often parties and bonfires on the beach. While you won't find a Glitzy American-Style disco, generally live music is playing somewhere most evenings and you will find some great music to keep you up till the early hours.
Getting Around
Taxis are plentiful. Infrequent bus service. Car/jeep hire available
Getting There Small airport at Newcastle on the North of the island that takes inter-island flights. International airport in St Kitts or Antigua, then inter-island flight direct to Nevis or via ferry from St Kitts.
Currency EC Dollar (very approximately EC$4 to £1) US Dollar accepted - US $1 = EC $2.67
Nevis has not yet been ravaged, and hopefully never will, by the demands of mass tourism and though uncommercialised, it is not backward in any way and has chosen to develop tourism with immense yet informal taste. The island has a lovely atmosphere, rarely found these days and the Nevisian people are very friendly, helpful, ready to make new friends and welcome back regular visitors. Nevis is special, a place that will seduce you, and tug at your heart strings after you leave, they say on Nevis: "you're only a stranger here once".
Beaches
There is a pretty good selection of beaches. Pinneys - A picture postcard beach of fine white sand, coconut palms, placid waters and a lagoon. Cades - Nevis longest stretch of beach with a 70-foot glass-bottom catamaran for daily cruises. Oualie beach - A lovely classic Caribbean beach, with a good bar/restaurant. Lovers Beach - intimate and secluded! Windward Beach - Surfers love the high-crest surf here. Most beaches have bars and are good for snorkelling.
Things to Do
Sailing, diving, snorkelling, swimming, walking and mountain biking. Visit the Horatio Nelson Museum and Memorial Square. There are eco-tours, an 18-hole golf course, and even horse racing. A short ferry trip will take you to St Kitts.
Shopping
There are small "mom and pop" stores around the island, plus larger supermarkets in Charlestown. Excellent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables at the Waterfront Market. While it is true that Nevis lacks the quantity of shopping choices that the larger islands offer, it does not lack in quality. Whether you are looking for casual wear, artwork, or local handicrafts, you should not be disappointed.
Restaurants & Nightlife
Good selection of restaurants. From classic West Indian goat water stew to fresh, grilled lobster, Nevis restaurants can satisfy the simplest to the most sophisticated palates. On Fridays most villages have a ‘Cookout' with chicken ribs, beer and music. On Sundays there are often parties and bonfires on the beach. While you won't find a Glitzy American-Style disco, generally live music is playing somewhere most evenings and you will find some great music to keep you up till the early hours.
Getting Around
Taxis are plentiful. Infrequent bus service. Car/jeep hire available
Getting There
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