hamilton fort

824margaretg

We hired an open side transport for a few hours, lovely views, we could see our ship Adonis in the bay

diveninja21

Great views across Admiralty bay towards town a d the main beaches on Bequia. Worth a stop if on an island tour.

louisaw609

Just an old pike of rocks with a view over the harbor and a couple of t-sellers. 5 mins max will do it for here

AlanJWells

The original gun emplacements overlooked the harbour and the guns were never intended to be in their current location- hence how do you call it a fort? It is a good vantage point for overlooking the bay and is worth a visit. The road is steep, windy and sometimes not in good condition - we were glad we had a taxi to take us on a tour.

melanieg857

Not an easy walk so we drove, the roads are very steep & winding, but a neat look out point. Imagine firing one of those cannons back in the day!

Welcome991

There lies some of the island history. It's one of the most spectacular view of Port. Elizabeth where the yacht enchor, and the local ferry goes and comes, It's also a lovely view of some of the white sandy beaches on the island.

Lara_Rick

We walked up to here from Port Elizabeth - took about 20-30 minutes. Not too much to see once you're there: a few cannon and a lookout point. Very nice views though and a nice stroll to get there around the port - so not a wasted journey.Would recommend this if looking for something to do while on Bequia.

95rangerover

I actually feel bad about this, but there is not a fort by any normal definition of the word. There is a low rock masonry wall about 18" high facing the water. There are five small cannons. Our guide said that originally there was a single cannon at this site, and the others were placed at other strategic points to allow for cross fire. They were consolidated to make a better single tourist destination. There appears to be a permanent tee shirt vendor there as well. The view is quite nice, but this is (for most people anyway) not worth the effort to wak to, or the cost to get to by taxi.

karmilw

Great historical spot with a broad mix of photo opportunities! We were there during the golden hour before sunset. There are nice silhouettes to frame the end of the day.

A5042CSpeters

Hamilton Fort is perched atop the north west point of Admiralty Bay and little remains of it but the cannons pointing out to sea. It's actually surprising that the cannons dated 1717 are still there and haven't been reclaimed for their metal content.No real history can be learned from visiting the site, but it does afford a great view of the harbour and all the yachts moored there.2 minute ride from town in a taxi or a fairly steep walk for those inclined to walk to it.

scotlass508

Must be the smallest fort in the world, just big enough to turn a car, the views are spectacular so this is a must trip, small vendor at top.

925nickc

Not for us, not that interesting. There are far better things to do with your time while on Bequia. I guess if you are a big history buff you might disagree with this but it was not the highlight of our holiday!

GregoryS632

Not much ruins to see. One sign with info. Worth it just for view of Harbor. You can walk the shoreline road from town center to fort in about 30 minutes one way.

739AngelaB

You get a great view of the island from here, it's a bit of a hike, but worth it.If you don,t fancy the walk there are plenty of local taxis that will take you up there for quite a reasonable charge

BEQUIAUK

Hamilton Fort is a lovely spot, a great bit of the islands heritage and a wonderful place to relax unwind and take in the cool breeze and view of Port Elizabeth. It is a must see sight on Bequia for anyone who visit the island. I think it is In need of some TLC though.