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St Lucia
- Overview
- The Basics
- Attractions
- Useful Contacts
- Airports
- Climate
- Currency
- Visa & Passport
- Tour Operators
- St Lucia Map
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Regions
- Castries
Ports of Call
- Castries
What to see in St Lucia
St Lucia Attractions
St Lucia is a wonderful destination for tourists with a tropical and sun-soaked holiday in mind. Its many beaches, emerald waters and incredible resorts draw in hordes of visitors every year, and understandably so.
Most guests arrive on cruise liners at the island's main port, Castries, and generally do little more than shop for souvenirs at the likes of the Castries Central Market and enjoy the beach; however, holidaymakers looking for something more won't be disappointed. Those who have time to explore are enchanted by the jungle walks and biking trails, as well as natural attractions like the fascinating Soufriere Volcano with its bubbling sulphur springs.
Visitors also enjoy the botanical gardens and the UNESCO-listed twin peaks which are known as 'The Pitons'. The Pigeon Island National Park is also popular among tourists for its white sandy beaches, as is seeing the best panoramic views of the island from the old town of Vieux Fort.
Those with a taste for sun and relaxation will not be disappointed in St Lucia, but neither will those looking for a more diverse tourist offering.
Beaches
St Lucia may not have coral reefs, but it does have perfectly clear emerald waters and brightly coloured tropical fish,…
Castries Central Market
For cruise passengers to St Lucia, the Castries Central Market will be one of their first experiences of the Caribbean…
Diamond Waterfall
Located in the Diamond Botanical Gardens, the Diamond Waterfall is a popular attraction and a great walk for the whole…
Gros Islet
North of Castries lies the small, rather unremarkable fishing village of Gros Islet, a collection of dilapidated wooden…
Jungle Biking
Although St Lucia's mountain bike trails may not be the easiest in the world, they are definitely some of the most beautiful.…
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island, north of Castries, is St Lucia's first national park, reached from the mainland across a causeway. The…
Pirates Day Adventure
Children will go mad for this exciting tour aboard the Brig Unicorn, the actual boat from the Disney Pirates of the…
Soufriere
Soufriere in the south is the oldest settlement on the island, having served as the French capital in the 18th century.…
Sulphur Springs
Known as the 'world's only drive-in volcano', Sulphur Springs - located near the gorgeous town of Soufriere - is a popular…
The Pitons
The Pitons - two volcanic plugs that stand like sentinels on the headland outside the St Lucian town of Soufriere - are…
Vieux Fort
St Lucia's second largest town is on the south coast, adjacent to the island's busy Hewanorra International Airport on…
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