The Mesopotamia/Marriaqua Valley

This vast expanse of land is so luxuriant and evergreen with virtually every tropical crop growing in the rich fertile soils of St. Vincent. The Valley, viewed from a specific location on the island, offers a spectacular panoramic view of what is often referred as the “islands breadbasket” containing plots of bananas, nutmeg, cocoa, breadfruit, coconut and a multitude of root crops. The grand Bonhomme Mountain (318 ft, 970 metres) dominates the ridges that rises around the valley and a number of streams and rivers come together to flow over the rocks of the Yambou Gorge; in the small town of Mesopotamia (“Mespo”), before entering the sea on the east coast of the island.

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Montreal Gardens

Located in the mountains above the Mesopotamia Valley, lies this estate blessed with the volcanic fertile soil and frequent rainfall. There you will find an array of exotic flowers, spices and plants interspersed with green foliage in an environment which is cool, misty and quiet. The gardens are opened to the public during the weekdays from 9 - 5 pm between the months of December and August.

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Black and White Sand Beaches

There are a number of beautiful black sand beaches located on the Leeward and Windward coasts of St. Vincent. However, for recreational purposes, it is recommended that the Leeward locations be used. Swimming is NOT recommended on the east coast of the island due to strong under-currents and high energy waves which are generated by the Atlantic Ocean.
The white sand beaches are located in the sheltered southeast coast of the island. Villa Beach and Indian Bay are two beautiful beaches that offer good snorkeling and provide lovely views of Young Island and some of the Grenadines.

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Soufriere

Soufriere: La Soufrière or Soufrière Saint Vincent is a volcano on the island of Saint Vincent in the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. At 1,234m (4,048ft), it is the highest peak on Saint Vincent. Soufrière is the island's northernmost and youngest volcano. It is a stratovolcano with a crater lake. Soufrière violently erupted in 1718, 1812, 1902, 1971, and 1979. The eruption of May 7, 1902, just hours before the eruption of Mount Pelée on Martinique, killed 1,680 people. The last recorded eruption was in April 1979; due to advance warning there were no casualties.

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