About
Saint Georges
Saint Georges was settled in 1612 by the Virginia Company of London, and was the original capital of Bermuda until 1815. In 1609, British soldiers shipwrecked at St. Georges while they were in route to Jamestown, Virginia. While many of the colonists went on to found Jamestown, others stayed behind and founded St. Georges. Known for being one of the oldest English settlements in the Western Hemisphere, St. Georges became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Here visitors will find historic forts and sites, quaint streets and shops, as well as plenty of beautiful beaches where they can enjoy hours of water sports such as snorkeling or diving, or simply relaxing on the beach. Divers love to explore the ship and plane wrecks in underneath these clear and warm waters. Most notably, Hamilton holds a highly entertaining 17th-century reenactment of a public punishment in King’s Square every day during the summer at 12:30pm. St. Georges is also known for their beautiful natural landscapes, creative art districts, friendly locals, and delicious food.
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