Bequia is too small for big industry, yet large enough to offer the basic needs. The size of the island has also determined the character of its inhabitants. Bequia is a charming destination for people looking for “get away” surroundings at reasonable vacation costs. Those planning extended stays will find lots of “housekeeping holiday” apartments and cottages, houses to rent, and other comfortable accommodations. Bequia is my all time favorite! Water with visibility of 100+ feet.
Bequia is at once small enough to get to know, and to feel at home in, yet large enough to provide surprising variety. The unique charm of Bequia has a lot to do with her population - a friendly mix who trace their ancestry to Africa , Europe , and the British Isles . Bequia is one of the few places in the world where limited whaling is still allowed by the International Whaling Commission. Natives of Bequia are allowed to catch up to 4 Humpback Whales per year using only traditional hunting methods of hand thrown harpoons in small open sailing boats. Bequia is below the hurricane belt. The trade winds blow from east to the west averaging about 14 knots.
And Bequia is still casting that spell; many of its more recent settlers are foreigners. Visitors twho return year after year, eagerly anticipating that very special warmth that is shared by Bequia and its people. Bequia is not the place to go for pelagics. We did not see any sharks or other large fish (although our GREAT divemaster Deedee said that she sometimes sees sharks at The Wall). Bequia is an enchanting island 9 miles south of St. It is 7 square miles of tropical beauty and is known amongst yachting people from all over the world as the Jewel of the Caribbean.
Bequia Island is encircled by gold-sand beaches, many of which disappear into coves and the area is excellent for sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling. The centre of the island is hilly and forested, providing a dramatic backdrop to the bays and beaches. Bequia is fortunate, primarily because of the visiting yacht trade, to have a large and varied selection of restaurants for such a small island. From American pizza to the finest French cuisine, from rotis in a beach bar to Mexican to local foods, we have it all. In my opinion the Firefly Bequia is the most stylish place to stay in Bequia with the best food, rooms and the most professional staff in Bequia. Liz has obviously worked hard to achieve this although I would guess the style comes naturally to her.
Bequia is beautiful year round, but the perfect time to visit is around Easter. The local hotels and restaurants of Port Elizabeth, the island’s main harbor, are alive with music and a bounty of brightly dressed folk and colorful characters brimming with salty tales. Bequia is an island of sailors and boats, linked to the outside world mainly by the sea. The old traditions continue. You have to keep in mind that Admiralty Bay on Bequia is one of the top selections for landfall on transatlantic crossings from the Med. Now if you can’t find one to suit, you could always check with Tom Hopmann’s Grenadines Yacht Brokerage to buy a yacht right on Bequia.
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Great article on this beautiful little island.We have been visiting Bequia for the last 18 years and now have a house there. One correction on your article: They are allowed two whales per year - not four. And, just for the record, they rarely catch two whales - sometimes not even one. Bequia is the best kept secret in the Caribbean. We kind of hope it stays that way.
Thanks for the update. I’ll see that the article gets updated as well. We welcome any additional pictures you may have. Thanks for writing!