Saint Kitts and Nevis destinations

Saint Kitts and Nevis destinations: where to go

St Kitts is shaped like a cricket bat, with a round volcanic body in the north and a long, thin handle running southeast towards Nevis. Each part feels different: the capital on the south coast, the beach strip at Frigate Bay, the quiet peninsula, the rainforest and fortress of the north, and the gentle island of Nevis across the channel.

Saint George Basseterre Parish, St Kitts
Basseterre
A small, walkable harbour capital of Georgian stone buildings, a Victorian clock, busy markets and the ferry to Nevis.
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Saint George Basseterre Parish, St Kitts
Frigate Bay
Two beaches on two seas, the island's main resort area and the Strip, a row of lively beach bars.
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Saint George Basseterre Parish, St Kitts
South East Peninsula
A dry, hilly arm of St Kitts with salt ponds, calm Caribbean bays, beach clubs and views of Nevis Peak.
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Saint Thomas Middle Island, Saint Anne Sandy Point and neighbouring parishes
North St Kitts
The green, mountainous heart of St Kitts, with a UNESCO fortress, rainforest gardens and villages ringing a volcano.
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Nevis Island Administration
Nevis
A small round island under a cloud capped volcano, with a historic little capital, long beaches and plantation inns.
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The capital

Basseterre is the capital and the main port, with the Circus, Independence Square, the National Museum, Port Zante and the ferry terminal for Nevis. It is compact, walkable and best explored in the morning.

The beaches near town

Frigate Bay sits on the narrow neck just east of Basseterre, with a calm Caribbean beach on one side, a breezy Atlantic beach on the other, the golf course and the lively Strip of beach bars. It is the most popular base for first-time visitors.

The South East Peninsula

The South East Peninsula begins at Timothy Hill, the famous viewpoint over two seas, and runs past salt ponds and calm bays to Cockleshell Bay, Christophe Harbour and the Sea Bridge ferry, all facing Nevis Peak.

The north

North St Kitts is the green, mountainous part of the island: Brimstone Hill Fortress, Romney Manor, the Wingfield rainforest, Mount Liamuiga, the black sand of Dieppe Bay and the wild Black Rocks on the Atlantic coast. Most people visit on day trips from the south.

Nevis

Nevis is the smaller, quieter sister island, a short ferry ride away. Charlestown, Pinney's Beach, plantation inns, hot springs and Nevis Peak make it worth a day at least, and ideally a few nights.

How to combine them

For a week, stay four or five nights at Frigate Bay or the peninsula, take day trips to Basseterre and the north, then spend two or three nights on Nevis. If you prefer peace over nightlife, flip the balance towards Nevis. Use the places to visit list to fill your days and the free trip planner to shape the route.

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