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Montserrat
For
centuries, Montserrat was a small, half-forgotten island in the
Caribbean, overshadowed by the more coveted islands of Antigua
to the northeast and Guadeloupe to the south. It is only about
16 km long by 10 km wide (about 9.6 by 6 miles), and it has only
one sea port, located at Plymouth, the only town of any size.
From the azure seas that surround the island, the lush, fertile
terrain quickly rises to a series of peaks of volcanic origin,
the highest being Chance's Peak at 930 meters (about 3000 feet).
Because of its small size, lack of alternate ports, and hilly
terrain, Montserrat never played a leading role in the West Indian
sugar industry. But what was once a drawback has now become a
tremendous asset. Montserrat remains a peaceful, unspoiled, friendly
place. It is poised to become a coveted tourist destination for
adventurous travelers.
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