Views of Saint Helena

Saint Helena is one of the most remote and diverse small islands in the world. Its striking landscapes, unparalleled historic role, and friendly people make it one of the rarest living and traveling experiences on the planet. The following series of photos showcases some of the interesting aspects of the Island:

The airport will be located on Prosperous Bay Plain. It is the largest piece of flat land on the Island.

The RMS St Helena is the last of the Royal Mail Ships. It carries both passengers and cargo and anchors in James Bay, where people and goods are ferried to the docks of Jamestown.

Jamestown is the capital of Saint Helena. It is the Island's employment and population centre.

Saints and visitors alike gather at local pubs after work on Friday for dinner, drinks, and conversation.

High Knoll Fort is one of many enduring remnants showcasing the military and trade history on the Island.

The Island immediately rises hundreds of metres from the sea. Walking and hiking provide the best way of exploring its geographic, botanical, and climatic diversity, which are magnified on foot.

The lush and protected Green Heartland is one of the most striking areas of the Island.

Coffee was brought to Saint Helena in the 1700s. Given the remoteness of the Island, the plants remain some of the purest in the world, with few chances for cross-pollination.

Rapid elevation changes and the constant blowing of the trade winds on the windward side of the Island cause dramatic variations in climate and vegetation within only a mile or two of any location.

Baby's Toes, Hydrodea cryptantha, one of Saint Helena's endemic plants.

Saint Helena is home to large pods of pan-tropic dolphins.