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Things to do in Montserrat
Bordered by beautiful black-sand beaches and crisscrossed by rugged hiking trails, Montserrat is a unique island getaway in the Caribbean that is both thrilling and serene. Most locals left immediately after a volcanic eruption in 1997, but people are slowly returning and the destination's tremendous toursim potential is being realised.
Today, intrepid travellers can enjoy Montserrat's trails and will find some daring spots for photo-ops around the Soufriere Hills Volcano. Verdant paths wind through endangered flora set among orchards, willows, and fascinating wildlife, all surrounded by some of the most pristine and quiet beaches in the Caribbean.
These are not the traditional bleached Caribbean beaches found in movies, as rather dense vegetation leads out to quiet stretches of dark sand dipping into choppy waves. Montserrat is also a diver's paradise, where coral bursting with colour lies beneath the water's surface.
Soufriere Hills Volcano
The Soufriere Hills Volcano is Montserrat's greatest tourist attraction and its most dangerous natural feature. After a long period of dormancy, the volcano erupted again in 1995 a…
Beaches in Montserrat
The Soufriere Hills Volcano dominates Montserrat's topography and has given the island its signature black and grey-sand beaches, which make for surreal experiences. The best of th…
Hikes in Montserrat
Montserrat may lack creature comforts such as gourmet eateries and trendy nightclubs, but it more than makes up for that in natural beauty. Lovers of the great outdoors will be in …
