Discover Saint Helena

The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown, a port city founded in 1659 by the British East India Company. Located on the island’s northwestern coast, it is the historic center and the primary port for the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The city is known for its narrow valley location, historic buildings, and its role as the central hub for government, business, and social activities.