Southeast Peninsula
The most scenic and unspoiled part of St Kitts — dramatic hills, pristine beaches, salt ponds and spectacular views, connected to the main island by a scenic causeway
Explore the Southeast Peninsula
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Things To Do on the Southeast Peninsula
The best beaches, wildlife and scenic experiences on St Kitts's most dramatic coastline.
Pristine Beaches
The Southeast Peninsula has some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches on St Kitts. Cockleshell Bay is the most celebrated — a stunning mile-long crescent of white sand with views of Nevis. Major Bay is a more secluded option, with a natural swimming pool created by a shipwreck. The beaches on the peninsula are generally less crowded than those in Frigate Bay.
Snorkelling & Diving
The clear Caribbean waters around the Southeast Peninsula are excellent for snorkelling and diving. The coral reefs just offshore are home to a wide variety of marine life, including sea turtles, rays and tropical fish. Several dive operators on the island offer guided dives to the best sites around the peninsula. The waters around Major Bay are particularly good for snorkelling.
Salt Ponds & Wildlife
The Southeast Peninsula is home to a number of beautiful natural salt ponds — shallow, saline lagoons that are home to flamingos, herons, egrets and other wildlife. The ponds are a wonderful contrast to the turquoise Caribbean Sea and the lush green hills of the peninsula. The area is excellent for birdwatching and nature walks.
Scenic Drives & Views
The Southeast Peninsula is one of the most scenic parts of St Kitts — a dramatic landscape of rolling hills, pristine beaches and salt ponds, with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and the island of Nevis. The peninsula road offers some of the most dramatic driving on the island, with panoramic views at every turn. The causeway connecting the peninsula to the main island is particularly scenic.
Christophe Harbour
The Southeast Peninsula is home to Christophe Harbour — one of the most exclusive and prestigious developments in the Caribbean. The Park Hyatt St Kitts, the centrepiece of the development, is one of the finest resorts in the Caribbean. The Christophe Harbour Marina is a world-class superyacht facility with berths for yachts up to 250 feet.
Southeast Peninsula Travel Guide
The Southeast Peninsula is the most scenic and unspoiled part of St Kitts — a dramatic strip of land connected to the main island by a scenic causeway, with pristine beaches, salt ponds and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and Nevis.
The peninsula has some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches on St Kitts. Cockleshell Bay is the most celebrated — a stunning mile-long crescent of white sand with views of Nevis. Major Bay is a more secluded option, with a natural swimming pool created by a shipwreck.
The clear Caribbean waters around the peninsula are excellent for snorkelling and diving, with coral reefs home to sea turtles, rays and tropical fish.
The peninsula is home to a number of beautiful natural salt ponds — shallow, saline lagoons that are home to flamingos, herons, egrets and other wildlife.
The Southeast Peninsula is also home to Christophe Harbour — one of the most exclusive and prestigious developments in the Caribbean, with the Park Hyatt St Kitts and a world-class superyacht marina.
The Southeast Peninsula is about 15–20 minutes from Basseterre by road.
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