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Due to shallow reefs around the volcanic islands, with their diverse flora and fauna, the islands are considered one of the world's best places for diving. The Grenadines islands are of small size for the most part, the biggest ones are: Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau and Union. Many of the Grenadines are surrounded by coral reefs. All the islands have amazingly clear waters and magnificent beaches. |
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Bequia island is the largest and one of the most popular in the chain of the Grenadines. Bequia, located 14 km south-west of Saint Vincent is literally immersed in its green hills.
In the southern part of Admiralty Bay there is an island's miracle - Moonhole.
Moonhole has unusual houses that resemble caves in the cliffs, designed by the American architect Tom Johnston. All the houses are built entirely from natural materials, they do not have a single straight line.
At the top of the rock hanging over the city, there is a natural hole in which a mysterious light of the moon can be viewed at night.
Mayreau . All the island's population is around 200 people living in the village, located on the highest hill. This dry, hilly island, one of the smallest in the chain of the Grenadines, is privately owned. The Grenadines are some of the best places in the world to find fantastic beaches, and Mayreau Island has some of the most appealing. With an area of just 1.5 sq miles, the island has basic facilities but offers visitors the chance to transport themselves back to an age where the shores were a place of romance and mystery. At Mayreau beach you’ll find scenes you’ve only dreamed of. The sands are preternaturally white, the vegetation rich and healthy and the waters clear and inviting.
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Union is one of the southernmost islands in the Grenadines chain, surrounded by reefs, making it a nice place for snorkeling. Located 11 kilometers south-east of Fr. Bequia, Mustique is a small private island, just 8 kilometers long, which is truly considered an elite resort, vacation spot for the rich and famous people from around the world.
Mustique is a true tropical haven with white sandy beaches and wooded hills reflecting in the emerald sea. You can get to the island from the airport by a boat that docks in the heart of the island - the Gulf of Britain. This is where alot of bars, restaurants and shops are on every corner.
Canouan Island is an island of hills, bounded by a barrier reef in the Atlantic ocean. Unspoiled nature and remote from civilization, Canouan Island is one of the most luxurious and romantic destinations. A beautiful, quiet island with the slopes covered with blooming cactuses. this island is known for two best beaches: in the Gulf of GLOSS and the Gulf of Friendship you can find one of the world's largest coral reef, promising an unforgettable experience for divers. You can get to the island by "American Airlines", which offers several flights a week to the island of Canouan.
Petit Saint Vincent is an island-hotel, where everything is subordinated to the idea of privacy. Nobody entertains you here, there are no night clubs, casinos, no noise and hustle, even the number of sport activities are limited.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines occupy 18 small islands of the archipelago of the Windward Islands, located in the group of the Lesser Antilles. St. Vincent is the island of volcanic origin, most of which is covered by mountains and forests. The highest point is an active volcano Soufriere. On the steep western slopes of the mountains, the streams form waterfalls which turn into a turbulent flow after tropical rains. The eastern slopes are more gentle with broad and abundant rivers. The beaches of the island are covered with black volcanic sand, with the exception of the white sandy beaches on the southern tip of the island. These exotic black beaches and clear emerald sea will help make the holidays memorable.
