St Helena has some fantastic walks available like Jacobs Ladder (699 steps at a 45* angle), you do on your own or organised with the tourism office. Great scenery, good trails and friendly locals are everywhere. They are quick to ask where you are going and ensure you get set up on the right path. The Blue Point Lookout Trail is fairly easy with some great views of the islands. Flagstaff Trail is another one recommended by cruisers.
Take a drive down to Sandy Bay and check out the old fort - but make sure to stop at Wingham’s coffee on the way down. They are growing a variety of coffee on the island that is well received in the global community and offer tours through the tourism office. A visit with the proprietors is always a special experience with a great opportunity to learn about the coffee history of the island.
There is a swimming pool on the seafront in Jamestown.
The Longwood Golf Course is the remotest 9-hole golf course in the world!
Snorkelling the wrecks in the harbour is great, but you can organise a scuba diving trip with Anthony Thomas PADI instructor. Snorkelling with whale sharks is possible at certain times of the year (thanks to Tom Partridge for the great photo).
A variety of tours and excursions can be booked in advance in St. Helena. A full island tour lasts about 4-5 hours and is a great way to view the entire island. For more information visit the Tourist Office on arrival or email: equiries@tourism.co.sh
The tourism office is very helpful. Pick up there tickets (free) for Longwood House, which is only open Monday to Friday and usually only has one hour per day at 1100.
Jonathan the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living animal (aged 183 in 2016), lives in the grounds of Plantation House, the home of the governor of St Helena, where he has lived since coming to the island in 1882. Find out more about Jonathan here.
You can also see whale sharks in a season (December, January).
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