About Montserrat

In 1493, Christopher Columbus named the island Santa María de Montserrate, after the Virgin of Montserrat in the Monastery of Montserrat, on Montserrat mountain, near Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain.[11] "Montserrat" means "serrated mountain" in Catalan.

Montserrat, The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, A nature lovers fantasy, an un-spoilt gem of creation, Strangers paradise; are just a few of the terms used to describe the unique and beautiful island of Montserrat.

Located on a map approximately 16.45 degrees north and 62.10 degrees west. This pear shaped 39 sq mile area is located 27 miles southwest of Antigua.

The Average yearly temperature is 82 degrees, and there is always a cool breeze, with annual rainfall of about 60 inches.

Most of the beaches are of the black sand variety, but Rendezvous Bay with its yellowish-brown colored sand can be reached by a trail over a bluff or by hiring a boat.

Lime Kiln Bay is a prime snorkeling location, and there’s also good diving with a vast variety marine life. An expanding network of hiking trails accesses rainforests, old sugar and banana plantations and offers views of our spectacular coastline. Local forest rangers and private tour guides help visitors track the threatened Montserrat oriole, the national bird, and other rare species.

The main point of interest, of course is our active volcano. Lovely views are possible from Plymouth, Jackboy Hill and Garibaldi Hill which gives two different perspectives .

We celebrate several festivals and occasions which are of cultural or historical significance.

Feel free to totally unwind and lose yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility that is simply Montserrat. Feel the warmth and friendliness of the local people as we persevere and ensure that your stay is most memorable; with a smile and service that can only be rivaled by the Caribbean sun which gently embraces our tiny island.

There are Hotels, bed and breakfast establishments, apartments for short term rentals, villas to accommodate you whether its for a short or long visit.

Enjoy the island’s authentic national dish, ‘goat water’ is a rich, thick soup filled with hearty chunks of goat meat; the dish is thought to have origins from an Irish stew. Also served mainly by most restaurants is a West Indian Cuisine with an emphasis on local foods.

COME VISIT US AND ENJOY OUR UNIQUE HOSPITALITY!!!