Nevis, an eco-tourism haven, is loved by many for its vividly green sites with blue skies, clean air, and long empty beaches. The island offers barefoot luxury and contemporary accommodations available in the hills and on its shores, including the beachfront oasis, Four Seasons Resort Nevis.

Nevis has something for every kind of traveler, from sports and adventure to wellness and romance; tourism attractions include hiking the 3,232 ft. Nevis Peak, exploring sugar plantations and historical landmarks, visiting thermal hot springs, craft houses, beach bars and miles of untouched white-sand beaches.

History lovers will be impressed by the capital city of Charlestown, one of the best remaining examples of the colonial era in the Caribbean. The island also has a rich history, keeping the legacies of Alexander Hamilton and Horatio Nelson, and is the home of annual events such as the Nevis Mango Festival, Cross Channel Swim and the island’s premier festival Nevis Culturama.

5 Fun Facts about Nevis

1. With a population of 54,191 (in 2013) and a total area of 100.8 square miles, St. Kitts and Nevis is the smallest country in the Americas both in area and in population.

2. During the 18th Century, Nevis was known as the “Queen of the Caribees” because its highly productive sugar plantations created significant wealth for the British. Twenty percent of the British Empire’s total sugar production in 1700 was derived from Nevisian plantations.

3. Nevis is the birthplace and early childhood home of Alexander Hamilton.

4. There are over 40 different varieties of mangoes.

5. Bath Hotel on the island was one of the first hotels to be built in the Caribbean.

Nevis reopened to tourism October, 2020, click here for the latest travel requirements.

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