Photogallery of Grenadines, Saint Vincent and Grenadines

Active volcano La Soufrière (1234m high) – which is currently not – can be justly called one of the most fascinating sights of the island. It’s located in the north part of Saint Vincent. You can get to the foot of the volcano through the ancient centre of the sugar industry in Georgetown and the active banana plantation in Orange Hill. By the way, Orange Hill is a pretty interesting place. You can see there how this extraordinary herb grows and, what is more, you can learn something new about how bananas were cultivated here on the islands throughout different periods of time. So, even though you can just climb the volcano on your own, still we would advise you to ask an experienced guide to accompany you. Even though you would hardly get lost here, a good guide would tell you a bunch of interesting facts about the island’s nature. And it’s actually highly diversified: bamboo groves, tropical rain forests, heavy bush covers, and lava fields change the landscape along your track. Moreover, there is a breath-taking view of Saint Vincent and the adjacent islands from the top of the «fiery mountain» which essentially created the island. There is the famous plunge pool on the volcano’s southern slope. What is more, if you’ll have time after your hiking to La Soufrière, then you can have a walk around the nearby fishing villages. Kestel, Layou, Barroualie, and Chateaubelair with its black beaches, volcanic sand, and nice colourful small … Read further