Bequia is the second-largest island in the Grenadines, part of the country of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, located approximately 15 km (9 miles) from the main island of Saint Vincent and the nation's capital, Kingstown. Bequia features stunning beaches, colorful buildings, and an appealing, slow pace of life.
Bequia was first populated from South America, with a large wave of immigration around 1400 bringing the Caribs to the region. In the eighteenth century, Europeans arrived, first the French, then the British in 1763. The island achieved independence in 1979 as part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Arriving in Bequia, anchoring
Arriving at the port
Strolling into Bequia
Road signs
The road around the harbor leads us to Fort Hamilton overlooking the bay. On our stroll to the fort, we especially enjoy the occasional seating areas looking out over the water.
Along the bay
Looking out over the water
Looking back into the hills
As the road winds up the hill toward Fort Hamilton, we get better views of and perspective on the bay and the ships at anchor and in motion.
Heading up the hill to the fort
Views of the bay
Our ship (Wind Surf) and a passing ferry
Fort Hamilton was constructed in the 1700s atop the 91 meter (300 foot) hill at the entrance to the harbor to protect the bay from American privateers and French raiders. The fort was named after Alexander Hamilton, born in Nevis and a Founding Father of the US and founder of its first political party, the Federalist Party. What remains of the fort now are a few cannons propped against a stone wall.
Fort Hamilton
View from the fort
We're delighted by the recycling container at the fort and continue to chuckle as we start back down the road into town, continuing to enjoy the spectacular views across the water.
Recycle here
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