Recreational Sites Of St. Vincent & The Grenadines

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Richmond Beach

Richmond beach is situated at the very end of the Leeward Highway and is the natural rest point for land-based trips. It is approximately two hours from Kingstown.

This is a black-sand, crescent-shaped beach beside a small forested area that provides good shade. Being on the leeward side, there is little surf or undertow which provides reasonably calm conditions for swimming. However, there is a sudden and very deep drop off not far from shore entry where extreme caution must be exercised.

There are picnic tables, garbage bins, a changing room and toilet facilities away from the beach along the road to the nearby river, which provides another picturesque setting where barbeque pits are provided.

Mount Wynne Beach

The Mt. Wynne beach is reputed to be one of the best black sand beaches in St. Vincent. It is a popular picnic spot for locals as well as visitors. It is used quite often by visitors en route to and from the Falls of Baleine.

Mt. Wynne Beach occupies two sites adjacent to each other, along the Western Coast approximately eleven miles from Kingstown.

Owia Salt Pond

The Owia Salt Pond is located on the North Eastern Coast of St. Vincent in the village of Owia which is home to some of the indigenous people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines – the Black Caribs. The salt water pond is sheltered from the sea by the numerous volcanic boulders which surround it. The two hour drive from Kingstown along the Eastern Coast takes you to this recreation site which occupies a fairly extensive area of well maintained grounds leading down to the sea where the salt pond is situated. Traditionally, it has been used as a therapeutic bathing pond. Owia Salt Pond is approximately 32 miles from Kingstown.

Brighton salt Pond

Enjoy the beauty of a black sand beach and fascinating mangrove swamp on the southeastern tip of St. Vincent, nestled between Prospect and Brighton. Approximately five miles from Capital Kingstown, this recreational site offers a gazebo, picnic tables, garbage bins, and toilet and bath facilities. Visitors can picnic, bathe in the sea, and take in the picturesque views of the Grenadine islands.

Black Point Recreational Site

The Black Point Recreational site is a popular picnic spot located at Mt. Young on the Windward side of St. Vincent approximately twenty miles from Kingstown. This tunnel, located near the beach was drilled through hard volcanic rock by the British with the help of slave labour in 1815 at an estimated cost of Ł5,000. The Tunnel was used for storage as well as providing an access route for sugar exports. It leads to an old wharf area and offers an excellent view of Byera and the Atlantic coastline. The Tunnel is considered a masterpiece of engineering for its time. There are picnic benches, barbeque pits, gazebos and bath and toilet facilities.

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