Places to Visit in Saint Helena

This staircase rises from Jamestown to Half Tree Hollow located further above. The ladder is believed to have 699 steps. Jacob’s Ladder was created in 1829 to function as an inclined plane by which goods could be brought down from the farming areas to the center of the island. The ladder is very tough to climb and very few can ascend to that height in a single shot. The height of the stairs is also large making the climb rather difficult.

There are not many options for children on the island but they can engage in the local sports. If they have a knack for nature, Saint Helena is a treasure trove. There are lots of natural sites on the island and they can visit them without any trouble. They can understand the local history of the island and be dazzled by the stories of Napoleon.

The residents of the island of Saint Helena belong to the Anglican Communion and happen to be members of the Diocese of Saint Helena. The island itself got its name from Saint Helena of Constantinople.

There are two museums on Saint HelenaIsland - the Longwood House and the Museum of Saint Helena. The former is renowned for being the home to Napoleon Bonaparte during the last few years of his life and contains amazing exhibits, making it the best Napoleonic museum in the entire world.

You will find lots of natural attractions located all over Saint HelenaIsland and you can cover most of them in a short span of time. A visit to the CentralPeaks is a must and you could also take a trip to SandyBay if you are into hiking activities.

Saint Helena is home to different races and communities who live in harmony. The population of Saint HelenaIsland is mainly a mix of European, especially British, African and Asian descent. The only spoken language is English and most of the residents of the island happen to be Anglicans. Jamestown, the only town of Saint Helena, harbors almost one fourth of the population of the island.