St Helena Island early evening in Jamestown high street Stock Photo Alamy
Jamestown is built on igneous rock in a small enclave, sandwiched between the steep cliffs that form James Valley, habitation is limited to the valley floor and thus is rather long, thin and densely populated, with tightly knit, long and winding streets. Shrubs and trees decorate some of the street corners.
Saint Helena Island Info All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean • Jamestown
Jamestown is a harbour and the capital of the British island of Saint Helena.It was founded in 1659 by the East India Company.It's also famous for being the place where the famous French emperor, Napoleon lived when he was exiled to St. Helena. The town has a population of about 1,000 people.. The town's most known feature is Jacob's Ladder.It is a walkway up the mountains with 699 steps.
Jamestown, Saint Helena Tourist Destinations
BY SEA. Whether arriving by cruise ship or yacht, St Helena is accessible through the Island's capital, Jamestown. Our cruise ship season starts from October and ends in April. There is no breakwater in James Bay, all visiting cruise ships drop anchor in the bay and passengers are tendered ashore.
Jamestown, Saint Helena Tourist Destinations
Jamestown is the capital of St Helena Island, a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.The island is tiny and very remote, it's most notable.
Jamestown . St Helena Island
Things to Do in Jamestown Enter dates Attractions Filters Sort Category types Attractions Tours Day Trips Outdoor Activities Food & Drink Shopping Transportation Types of Attractions Sights & Landmarks Boat Tours & Water Sports Museums Nature & Parks Traveller rating & up Good for Free Entry Budget-friendly Good for Adrenaline Seekers Adventurous
The Essential St. Helena Travel Guide
Jamestown is the capital city of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, located on the island of Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is also the historic main settlement of the island and is on its north-western coast.
Jamestown, Saint Helena Tourist Destinations
A breath of fresh air St Helena Island is one of the remotest Islands on Earth. It is a subtropical paradise where the mountainous terrain and micro-climates create an astounding diversity of landscapes all within a few minute's drive.
Jamestown, Saint Helena Tourist Destinations
TRAVEL TAKEN SERIOUSLY Jamestown Enclosed on three sides by forbidding walls of rock some 500ft (150m) high, Jamestown is St Helena 's first - indeed only - port of call. For centuries, ships have dropped anchor in its sheltered bay, their passengers ferried ashore on small boats.
A view of Jamestown & James Bay, St Helena Island in the South Atlantic Saint helena island
Click on the map (6.2Mb) to download the PDF tourist map of St Helena Island and guide to Jamestown. The St Helena Tourist Map gives a brief overview of the places to go and the things to see when visiting St Helena Island.
Jamestown, Saint Helena Tourist Destinations
Things to Do in Jamestown, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: See Tripadvisor's 863 traveler reviews and photos of Jamestown tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in January. We have reviews of the best places to see in Jamestown. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Reaching one of the world’s remotest islands just got easier Lonely
Nestled between volcanic mountains, Jamestown serves as the capital of the isolated Atlantic Ocean island of St. Helena. Photograph by Robert Ormerod By Emma Thomson Photographs by Robert.
The allure and attractions of St Helena Lonely
Jamestown has a range of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and take-away establishments. Other eateries and pubs can be found in Half Tree Hollow, Longwood and Sandy Bay. There are also a number of mobile catering units in operation. Some restaurants require advance booking.
Saint Helena Island Info All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean • Jamestown
Book Accommodation in Jamestown online. No Reservation Costs. Great Rates. Choose From a Wide Range of Properties Which Booking.com Offers. Search Now!
Jamestown Saint Helena Island Info All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean
Africa St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha St Helena Island Jamestown Plan Your Trip to Jamestown: Best of Jamestown Tourism About Jamestown The capital of Saint Helena, a remote island located 1200 miles off the West coast of Africa, is Jamestown.
Saint Helena Island Info All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean • Jamestown
Jamestown, St Helena, the island's capital. Two of the main roads out of Jamestown can be seen here; the dark shape of Side Path Road running along the hillside on the right and the start of Ladder Hill Road heading up the hillside to the left. The three storey Post Office building in the heart of Main Street, Jamestown.
Jamestown Saint Helena Island Info All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean
Jamestown, the capital, is a small linear town on the northern side of the island which has grown up in a steep sided ravine running inland to the south from the sea, giving access to the interior of the island. The safe anchorage, sheltered from the trade winds, made this valley the perfect place for early development and fortification.{r}