THIS small island in the Grenadines archipelago is one you might not have heard of, and it’s a real hidden gem.
Known for its abundance of turtles, tortoises and beautiful beaches, the little-known island doesn’t get many tourists, which means it’s a hotspot for celebs.
Canouan is quiet and popular with celebrities
It’s nickname is ‘Turtle Island’ and there are many swimming in the ocean around Canouan
Canouan sits between and , and it’s one of the smallest measuring at three square miles and has a population of around 2,000.
Thanks to it being lesser-known, the island of Canouan has been known to be a popular spot for celebrities.
Due to its privacy, the likes of and , , , ., and have all been seen there.
Another reason for its popularity amongst the famous is the amount of resorts there – and the fact that they all allow use of the ‘invisible key’, which means you can use facilities across all of them.
Some include the Soho Beach House and the Mandarin Oriental which has vaulted ceilings and panoramic sea views from every room.
Another option is Canouan Estate Resorts & Villas romantic hideaways and access to a private beach.
The island is known for being peaceful and quiet, but is rising in popularity amongst travellers. It has a nickname too, Canouan is sometimes referred to as ‘Turtle Island’.
As you might have guessed this is because the island is a natural sanctuary for green sea turtles which swim off the coast.
During the months of May and October, the turtles hatch along the beach, so if you stick around until dawn, you might spot tiny hatchlings make their way from the sand to the sea.
On land, Canouan is home to the red-footed tortoise which you’re bound to encounter when exploring the island.
Canouan Island is one of the smallest in the Caribbean
The island has beautiful beaches and luxury resorts
Other animals on the island include hummingbirds and iguanas that you might spot lounging around on rocks.
Canouan is not just known for its nature, but natural beauty too with beautiful beaches.
Charlestown Bay is the the main beach on Canouan, with bright blue waters and soft white sand.
Another of the popular spots is Glossy Bay which is a quiet beach, and South Glossy Bay which is a great place for anyone wanting to go snorkelling.
There’s also Godahl Beach which is for guests at the Mandarin Oriental Resort.
Around the island are coral reefs full of marine life like bright coral, shoals of fish as well as barracuda, parrotfish and eagle rays.
Away from the water, the main village is Charlestown which is in the centre of the island.
It’s got lots of places to eat from classic eateries as well as souvenir gift shops and ice cream parlours.
For incredible views, island-goers need to head up Mount Royal; at its tallest point, the peak stands at 877 feet.
It’s well-known for being the place on the island for the best views across land and sea.
To get there Brits will have to fly to neighbouring islands like Barbados or St Vincent and take another short flight from there.
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Canouan is one the lesser-visited islands in the Caribbean 
