Things to Do

Iconic Island attractions and coastal adventures.

From Fort Halyard to Mount Vela and Windmere Old Town, discover the Island's must-see experiences.

Fort Halyard

fort halyard

A restored 18th-century hilltop fort above The Narrows, with the best views on the Island.

halcyon estate

A former sugar estate in the Highlands, now home to gardens, a craft workshop, and the Veranda restaurant.

mount vela

The Island's dormant volcano, reached by guided rainforest hikes through The Cloudline to the crater rim.

windmere old town

The colonial core of the main town, with the market, the clock tower, and the harbour church.

the careenage

Windmere's historic harbour district, where chandlers, rum shops, and the old customs house now sit beside cafes and galleries.

Palmetto Bay
The main swimming beach near Windmere, with calm water, family-friendly sand, and beach bars along the Leeward Coast.
Reef Cove
A sheltered snorkel bay with a shallow reef just offshore and clear water close to the beach.
Turtle Reach
Aria's main beach, with quiet water, a slower rhythm, and turtle nesting in season.

Fort Halyard

• A restored 18th-century hilltop fort above The Narrows, with the best views on the Island.

Halcyon Estate

• A former sugar estate in the Highlands, now home to gardens, a craft workshop, and the Veranda restaurant.

Mount Vela

• The Island's dormant volcano, reached by guided rainforest hikes through The Cloudline to the crater rim.

Windmere Old Town

• The colonial core of the main town, with the market, the clock tower, and the harbour church.

The Careenage

• Windmere's historic harbour district, where chandlers, rum shops, and the old customs house now sit beside cafes and galleries.