Images from the South Atlantic Corridor
Welcome to The Island of St Helena
About St Helena
The Island was discovered by a Portuguese admiral da Nova on 21 May 1502.
The Island has a small population of about 3800 People comparing to five years ago the population was 5000 people. The island has a very small export market of coffee and fish.
Plantation House – A Georgian style, country residence of the governor of St. Helena, and its two dependencies Tristan da Cunha and Ascension Island,
The house was erected in 1792. both house and grounds has its own unique attraction is much admired by visitors. The house consists of thirty five rooms, and each has its own, exceptionally, appealing charm.
The grounds are the home of beautiful flower gardens the well manicured lawn at the front of the house this is also the home to the oldest inhabitant on St. Helena – Jonathan the giant tortoise and his four other - giant tortoise mates. Jonathon’s age is estimated around 170 years old! 
Climate
The climate of St Helena is controlled by the south atlantic high pressure cell and the equatorial trough. despite the island’s locality within the tropics, its climate is kept mild and equable by the south east trade winds. The trade winds blow from high to low almost continuously making our weather so changeable, a dull rainy morning can often lead onto a bright sunny afternoon.
On the higher central ground on the island bush and semi tropical vegetation is abundant. This changes to grassland and pastures before the terrain becomes drier and almost barren below 500 m to the sea. The only inland waters are small mountain streams
Things to do
St Helena is a fisherman’s paradise, either a quiet day on the rocky coastline of the Island or the thrill of deep water sport fishing. Different fishing grounds surround the Island and many varieties of fish can be caught. In the high season between April and August marlin, Wahoo and sailfish are there for the sport fisherman. Swimming is possible from the main landing steps and a few other coastal areas; in addition there is an olympic-sized swimming pool in Jamestown, which is open daily. St Helena’s clear waters invite the scuba diver to explore some of the wrecks and discover the unique marine life. snorkeling can also be enjoyed by visitors.
Visiting St Helena
There is no airport on the island
The RMS St Helena the last British registered royal mail ship continues to deliver a regular service for the Island carrying cargo and passengers to and from the Islands on a regular basis
St Helena has a few cruise ship visits a year however there is no facilities to accommodate large cruise ships,
There are a few hotels and self catering apartments including bed and breakfasts offering package deals for the visitor.
One of the highlights for any visitor to the island is a visit to Napoleons House where he lived his last days in exile
The tomb is also a popular attraction for visitors where he was buried before he was taken back to France.
The St Helena Government has just announced that St Helena will have its first Airport, and will be operational by the year 2010.
The proposed site for the airport is at Prosperous bay plain although there are various studies on the environmental impact and the financial investment needed for the construction and operation of the airport.
The Island has a 9-hole golf course which is situated at Long wood with a thriving club and weekly competitions.
St. Helena Island is blessed with its diverse and intriguing array of attractions. a visit will provide guaranteed fulfillment and an extraordinary experience.
