Lonely PlanetJul 22
A guide to the Caribbean's Grenadine Islands
Explore the islands of the Grenadines, from luxury private islands and natural beauty to cultural traditions and music festivals worth returning to year after year.
one of the island’s most popular events, kicks off in January
20 things in this story
- Bequia Music FestivalFestivalone of the island’s most popular events, kicks off in January
- CarnivalFestivaltakes place at the end of June
- Bequia Fisherman’s DayFestivallargest annual fishing event
- Nine MorningsFestivallocal pre-Christmas activity
- Princess Margaret BeachSight
- Lower BaySight
- Elsewhere
- Tobago CaysSightGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineshighlight of any trip, best snorkeling in the Caribbean
- La SoufrièreSightGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesactive volcano
- Balinese-themed villa built for David BowieHotelMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinespriciest accommodations in the region
- Basil's BarRestaurantMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesoverlooking the main harbor
- Mustique Blues FestivalFestivalMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesgathering of the world’s biggest blues acts
- Mustique Charitable Trust craft fairMarketMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineslocal vendors sell handmade beauty products, banana art, baskets
- Friendship RosePlaceMustique, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineselegant Caribbean schooner for day cruises
- Tobago Cays Marine ParkAttractionGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesuninhabited, surrounded by an impressive barrier reef
- Salt Whistle BaySightMayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesone of the most perfect bays in the Grenadines
- CharlestownNeighborhoodCanouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesvillage with lovely sands and fine snorkeling
- Canouan RegattaFestivalCanouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesattracts crowds for boat races and competitions
- CliftonNeighborhoodUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesmain street lined with cafes and restaurants
- Big SandSightUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineswonderful crescent of powdery white sand
- Maroon FestivalFestivalUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesinspiration from harvest rituals of enslaved West Africans