Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine April 2017 | Page 327

The Nevis Jewish
Cemetery
Having been forced to leave Brazil in the 17th
century, many Sephardic Jews found their
way to Nevis where they settled and formed
one quarter of the island’s population. It
is thought that it was these Jews that first
brought sugar production to the Leeward
Isles and so have earned their place in
history. In the Jewish cemetery, which has
19 grave stones, there is a stone that dates
back to 1679 with inscriptions on it written in
Hebrew, Portuguese and English.
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Montpelier House
Montpelier House is probably Nevis’ most
famous building as it was not only the
wedding venue for Admiral Lord Nelson
but was also, more recently, the house that
regularly hosted Princess Diana and Prince
William. Although a hotel today, non-guests
of the hotel can still visit the site’s sugar mill
and distillery which date back 300 years. The
house’s beautiful Botanical gardens are also
open to the public.
Photo Credit: David Broad
Pinney’s Beach
Just a few minutes’ walk north of
Charlestown is Pinney’s beach, a 4 mile
stretch of golden sand washed by the warm
Caribbean waters. Although the beach’s
calm waters and horseback riding make it an
ideal place for families, it is also known for its
lively nightlife in its many bars.
Photo Credit: Ben Campbell