Why go
- British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean.
- Known for Thatched House Museum in Edinburgh of the Seven Seas town..
History
Saint Helena is a volcanic tropical island located in the South Atlantic Ocean, west of Africa. The nearest countries geographically are Angola and Namibia. The island is about 1,860 km (1,160 mi) west of Angola, 3,280 km (2,040 mi) east of Brazil and South America, and 4,000 km (2,500 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the three constituent parts of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, a British overseas territory.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Milder and quieter, with better value.
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Saint Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km; routes include Cape Town - Tristan da Cunha.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saint Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.