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Explore Ashton in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Ashton in the region of Grenadines is a town in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - some 42 mi or ( 68 km ) South of Kingstown , the country's capital city .
Current time in Ashton is now 09:35 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/St Vincent " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Bridgetown, Fort-de-France, Port of Spain, Roseau, and Kingstown. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Bridgetown . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ashton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Carriacou TobagoCays Day3
Snorkeling in the Tobago Cays, Grenadine Islands. Mostly Harmless Tours in Carriacou is highly recommended, price includes good bbq food and drink (lots of strong rum). Music is original. ..
Carriacou TurtleBeach Day2
We rented an SUV in Carriacou and explored the island a bit. We stopped for lunch in the main town, travelled east and then north to Turtle Beach, and then down the rugged coast on the Atlantic side, ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Union Island
Union Island is part of the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It lies 90 kilometers southwest of Barbados and is within view of the islands of Carriacou and the mainland of Grenada, which lie directly south. Clifton and Ashton are the two principal towns. The island is home to approximately 3,000 residents. The official language is English, but French and German are spoken by some merchants in Clifton as well.
Located at 12.60 -61.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Palm Island, Grenadines
Palm Island in the Grenadines is a tiny island a mile from Union Island, and only accessible by boat. It has an area of 135 acres and has five beaches. Originally known as Prune Island, Palm Island got its current name when the former owners, the late John Caldwell ("Coconut Johnny") and his wife Mary, planted hundreds of coconut palms, transforming the deserted, swampy, and mosquito infested island into a palm covered one.
Located at 12.59 -61.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Petit Saint Vincent
Petit St. Vincent, known locally as PSV, is an island 40 statute miles (60 km) south of St. Vincent in the Grenadine islands. It consists of softly rolling hills spread over 113 acres (46 ha) surrounded mostly by two miles (3 km) of white sand beaches. The island is privately owned. In 1963 Haze Richardson and Doug Terman chartered their yacht, JACINTA, to Mr. H.W. Nichols, Jr. and family. During this three-week cruise, Mr.
Located at 12.53 -61.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Martinique Channel
The Martinique Channel is a strait in the Caribbean Sea that separates Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from Grenada. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:12|34|19|N|61|21|43|W| | |name= }}.
Located at 12.57 -61.36 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Mayreau
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines, with an area of about 1.5 sq. miles, and a population of about 300. The population is centered in an unnamed village, located on a hilltop in the southwest of the island. It is an isolated community, accessible only by boat. Electricity was only recently (2002) provided by a central generator located on Saline Bay. There is a single-lane concrete road leading from the wharf on Saline Bay through the village to Saltwhistle Bay.
Located at 12.65 -61.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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