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Known as Becouya in the 17th century, Bequia is the northernmost and largest of the Grenadines, a chain of islands stretching some sixty miles between St. Vincent And Grenada.
Bequia remains one of the most unspoilt and natural of all the Caribbean islands and whilst only seven square miles and numbering just under 5000 people, there are enough smiles and friendliness for double that population.
The island was once a busy center for whaling and boat-building and Bequia still retains its traditions and skills based on the sea. The superb anchorages, coupled with the traditional nautical lifestyle, have brought many visiting yachtsmen to drop anchor in Admiralty Bay.
With some of the best cruising available in the world, yachts of every size and description still enjoy our rich and serene atmosphere.
Health Requirements
No Vaccination is required unless transfering or coming from an infected area within six days of travel.
Drinking water is perfectly safe from the tap, but bottled, purified and mineral water is available
Passports/Visas
Valid passports must be carried by all persons entering Bequia, except UK,USA and Canadian citizens who possess valid return tickets and I.D. and who are on a visit not exceding six months.
Visas are not required where the visitor is a citizen of the USA or a Commonwealth country which has an agreement for exemption of the visa requirement.
For those arriving by yacht the procedure is simple. Port Elizabeth is a port of entry for customs clearance. Customs and immigration are in the same building along with the Post Office.
Travel
By Air: Bequia is very easy to reach from all European,USA,Canadian And South American countries to one of the five Caribbean gateways:
Barbados
St.Lucia(Hewanorra Airport)
Martinique
Grenada/Trinidad
San Juan to St Vincent with American Eagle
International flights on:
Air Canada
American Airlines
Air France
Air Martinique
Laudair
British Airways
BWIA
Lufthansa
Virgin Atlantic
Brittania Airways (Charter)
Same day connections to Bequia's Airport, can be made through:
Mustique Airways
SVG Air
Airlines of Carriacou
Air Martinique
Click Here To View Map Of Bequia
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