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    Home » Travels » Photo Journal: A Day on Petite Martinique

    Photo Journal: A Day on Petite Martinique

    Published: Feb 15, 2018 · Modified: Dec 7, 2020 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 4 Comments

    A Day on the Tiny Island of Petite Martinique. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Petite Martinique--a tiny tropical island in the Windwards where life is slow, the water is warm, and the people are friendly. A spot to unwind and unplug.

    Petite Martinique Beach and Dinghy Dock
    If you ever have a chance to visit the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, jump at it! While they are a somewhat remote group of islands, many are accessible by air, or by ferry or water taxi, or in our case, by a chartered sailboat. If you're not sure which of these tiny islands are worth visiting, I'm here to persuade you not to miss Petite Martinique!

    During our recent sailing trip to the Windward Islands, we spent a day exploring Petite Martinique and overnighted on a mooring buoy. Petite Martinique is a tiny island just 2.5 miles away from the island of Carriacou. Both are dependents of Grenada. It has an area less than 2.5 square kilometres and a population of about 900. Life is s-l-o-w here!

    Boats on the beach on Petite Martinique, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    What is there to do on Petite Martinique?

    Not much! And that is its main attraction. It's a place to simply slow down, go for a stroll, and contemplate what life might be like when you're unplugged and have no "to-do" lists. In short, its absolute tranquility.

    Boats on the Beach on Petite Martinique Island

    Stroll through the town and hike to the lookout

    We strolled up the main road, which is the only road, past small homes, makeshift bars, and a surprising number of cemeteries where goats eliminated the need for lawnmowers. No traffic, no cars, not even a bike! The road continues up to a lookout at an elevation of 750 feet. It apparently gives a commanding view of the surrounding islands. However, it was such a hot and humid day, we decided against the hike and headed back into "town."

    Petite Martinique Main Street

    Sea Views Petite Martinique

    Petite Martinique neighbourhood

    Roadside Bar on Petite Martinique St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    Goats instead of lawnmowers in Petite Martinique cemetery
    Petite Martinique beach

    Stock up on provisions

    On our way to stock up on provisions at one of the two markets, we passed the only school on the island. It's a Roman Catholic elementary school. It was recess time, and listening to teasing and taunts reminded me that kids are kids, no matter where they live!  Older children on Petite Martinique travel by boat to school on the neighbouring island of Carriacou.

    School kids during recess on Petite Martinique

    Where is the best place to eat on Petite Martinique?

    Palm Beach Restaurant and Bar is recommended in the Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands. It's a family run restaurant and the owners allow you to use one of their clearly marked mooring buoys if you also have dinner at their restaurant. We stopped in to let them know we'd be coming for dinner before we headed out to explore the island.Entrance to Palm Beach Restaurant and Bar on Petite Martinique St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Food plus adventure is so much more satisfying than food without. New flavours, new scents, shopping in stalls and markets, eating locally sourced and prepared meals make up a major part of travel memories for me.

    Dinner at Palm Beach Restaurant

    Dinner was served in a rustic open-air setting in the couple's garden under a palm-thatched roof. The food was simply prepared, tasty and as unpretentious as the island itself. We started with a simple but flavourful lobster bisque, followed by local fresh-caught fish, rice and beans, fried plantain, breadfruit chips, and a garden salad.

    Welcome to Palm Beach Restaurant and Bar Petite Martinique St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Dessert? Of course! I had Bananas Flambé, flambéed in rum so strong it flamed all the way from the kitchen, across the lawn to the gazebo where we ate, and it continued to blaze until I finally had to blow it out!
    Bananas Flambé with overproof rum!

    Sunset near Petite Martinique, Windward Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    Petite Martinique is not for those seeking exciting night life, luxury accommodation or 5-star dining. It's a laid-back tropical island that espouses simple living. It could provide a spot for you to completely relax, unwind and unplug. I'm grateful I had the chance to visit.

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    A Day on the Tiny Island of Petite Martinique. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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    1. Cody

      September 15, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      I love it and we have a lovely restaurant and bar open everday

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 15, 2019 at 9:59 pm

        We would love to go back one day! A special spot!

        Reply
    2. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      February 16, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      I'm so excited to read about all the amazing travels you've been on lately! We visited Martinique years ago, and while I've never been to Petite Martinique, it sounds much more like my kind of speed for a vacation - nothing to do but relax!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        February 16, 2018 at 3:36 pm

        Hi Kari,
        It was an amazing trip! Beautiful weather, turquoise waters, snorkeling, swimming with turtles and great sailing, too. Hard to come home!

        Reply

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