Bequia
Island Caribbean island known for yachting and beaches
One of the Grenadines, Bequia has sheltered bays, a working harbour at Port Elizabeth and a boatbuilding tradition; visitors sail, snorkel and use it as a yachting stop.
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Bequia is a small Caribbean island in the Grenadines, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, known for its maritime culture and sheltered bays. The island covers roughly 7 square miles (about 18 km²) and is one of the more accessible Grenadine islands for yachts and ferries.
The island is noted for its sheltered anchorages and small sandy beaches, with a compact main settlement where shops, restaurants, and boat services concentrate. Recreational boating, snorkeling, and coastal walks are common activities; several bays provide easy mooring for visiting yachts and day boats.
Bequia has a long seafaring and boatbuilding tradition and a history of local small-scale fishing and maritime trades. Its development has been shaped by maritime traffic between the Grenadine islands and the main island of Saint Vincent.
The island lies off the southern coast of Saint Vincent in the Grenadines chain and is reached by short ferry or plane connections from Saint Vincent and from other Grenadine islands. The main village and harbour is Port Elizabeth, which serves as the island’s transport hub.
- Port Elizabeth: The main settlement is Port Elizabeth, which functions as the island's ferry terminal and commercial centre.
- Size and access: The island covers about 7 square miles (roughly 18 km²) and is a regular stop for private yachts and regional ferry services.
How to Get to Bequia #
Bequia (Port Elizabeth) is served by both short domestic flights and regular ferry services from St. Vincent. Small aircraft operate between St. Vincent’s airports and J. F. Mitchell Airport on Bequia; ferries sail from Kingstown/Port of St. Vincent to Port Elizabeth on Bequia. Schedules vary by season, so check and book with local operators in advance.
Tips for Visiting Bequia #
- Arrive by the regular inter-island ferry or the island's small airport into Port Elizabeth (Admiralty Bay) and use the town as your hub for arranging boat trips and rental scooters-most services run to schedules that change seasonally.
- Plan visits in the dry season (roughly December-April) for calmer seas and clearer snorkelling; to avoid the afternoon crowd at popular beaches, visit early in the day or late afternoon.
Best Time to Visit Bequia #
Visit Bequia in the dry season (December-April) for the best weather for beaches, sailing and snorkeling.
Weather & Climate near Bequia #
Bequia's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1900 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm).
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (223 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (203 mm).
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September
September is the hottest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (220 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (267 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (224 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
