Nevis , the smaller of the two islands comprising the nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean, lies near the top of the Lesser Antilles Archipelago around 200 miles south of Puerto Rico and just west of Antigua. The island’s capital, Charlestown, is filled with Georgian-style buildings and other British colonial relics.
The island is dominated by the (extinct) volcanic cone of Nevis peak. Around the edge of the island are classic white sand Caribbean beaches. In between the two lie small saltwater marshes, a cultivable plain, lush vegetation, and a true rain forest. The beaches are beautiful and uncrowded and the mountains, covered with lush green vegetation, and inhabited by numerous green vervet monkeys.
Although Nevis could be described as a sleepy Caribbean hideaway, there is plenty to do, a great selection of restaurants and bars, markets and shops, and it is fantastic for nature lovers.
The islanders are friendly and welcoming and visitors can easily participate in the island life. There is very little crime and an easy, laid back feel.
If you wish to find out more visit www.nevisisland.com the official tourist information website.
Getting Here
Nevis has an airport that accommodates only smaller regional aircraft. International commercial flights arrive at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on neighboring St. Kitts. A taxi will be waiting when you arrive to take you to Reggae Beach to board your waiting water taxi for the short 6 minute ride across the Narrows to Oualie Beach on Nevis. Mandevilla is about a 3 minute drive from the water taxi pier.
