On Foot from Kittian Village, St Kitts
Walking here is mostly self-guided, and the distances are short. Kittian Village lies on the flat Frigate Bay isthmus, so you can cross from ocean to sea before your coffee cools. The walks below are sorted from shortest to longest, with the one rule that matters most: swim only on the Caribbean side.
15 minutes: shore to shore
From the Atlantic sand of North Frigate Bay near the Marriott, follow the golf course edge and cross Frigate Bay Road to South Frigate Bay. On the Atlantic side you will see surf, wind and often kite-surfers; the currents there make it unsafe to swim. On the Caribbean side the water settles and you can go in. At dawn and dusk look out for vervet monkeys on the fairways, and keep your distance.
An hour: The Strip in the evening
Wander South Frigate Bay at sunset from one end of the beach bars to the other. Mr. X’s Shiggidy Shack holds its bonfire with live music and a fire-eater on Thursdays; The Dock at Timothy Beach Resort, at the eastern end, has bands and DJs on Sundays. Vibes, Boozies and Chinchillas fill the gaps. Stick to the lit, busy stretch and ride back by licensed taxi if your hotel is a distance away.
Half a morning: Timothy Hill
The peninsula road climbs out of Frigate Bay to the Timothy Hill lookout. At the top, the Atlantic and the Caribbean lie on either side, with Friars Bay and Nevis in view. There is no footpath and the road carries traffic, so walk in daylight on the side facing oncoming cars, or take a taxi up and walk down.
Two hours: Basseterre’s centre
Get a taxi the 5 km or so into the capital and loop on foot:
| Stop | What you see |
|---|---|
| Port Zante | the cruise pier and waterfront |
| The Circus | a roundabout laid out after the 1867 fire, with the Berkeley Memorial clock of 1883 |
| Independence Square | the former Pall Mall Square, where enslaved Africans were sold; a garden now, to walk through quietly |
| Co-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception | facing the square |
| St. George’s Anglican Church | a few streets away |
Hotel desks can also book a guided walk of Basseterre.
A half day: Old Road
On the west coast, wander the gardens at Romney Manor, where Caribelle Batik works (09:00 to 15:00 Monday to Friday, Saturdays November to April), then the ruins next door at Wingfield Estate: an early rum distillery, a water-driven mill, an aqueduct and a chimney. Trails climb into the rainforest from there; take a guide if you go beyond the estate.
On Nevis
Step off the ferry in Charlestown and walk to the Museum of Nevis History , on the site of Alexander Hamilton’s birth, open weekdays 09:00 to 16:00 and Saturday mornings.
Before you set out
- Go early or late to avoid midday heat.
- Carry water and small EC$ or US$ notes (EC$2.70 to US$1).
- The UK travel advice suggests avoiding isolated areas, beaches included, after dark.
Read more: things to do from Kittian Village , family ideas and the 3-day St Kitts and Nevis itinerary .
Guided walks are listed on GetYourGuide .