St Kitts / Driving/Parking

Driving in St Kitts is on the left-hand side of the road, generally speaking, with accepted chicanes around any potholes in the road. Proceed with caution where the road is not in good condition. The round-island road passes through many villages so drive with care through the goats, kids and posses of schoolchildren.

The countryside in St Kitts is very attractive and so it is worth exploring. There is one main road around the mountain range of the northern area, with side roads to villages and settlements, and it opens up repeatedly on to spectacular views. The south-east peninsula is drier but also has sweeping views, sometimes reaching over to Nevis. South Friar’s Bay is well worth a stop for a swim and there are other coves including popular Turtle Beach and Cockleshell Bay.

Parking

If venturing into Basseterre note that parking in the central downtown streets is limited, and if you opt for that you will need to be careful where you park just in case you are blocked in - double-parking is not uncommon in the Caribbean. The best option is probably the privately-run car park at Port Zante