Must-see attractions in St Lucia

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    Pigeon Island National Landmark

    St Lucia

    Pigeon Island is a fun place to explore, with paths winding around the remains of barracks, batteries and garrisons; the partially intact stone buildings…

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    Sugar Beach

    St Lucia

    The most famous beach on the island, gorgeous Sugar Beach is spectacularly situated between the two Pitons, ensuring phenomenal views both from the sand…

  • Sulphur Springs.

    Sulphur Springs

    St Lucia

    Looking like something off the surface of the moon, the Sulphur Springs are saddled with the unfortunate tagline of being the world’s only drive-in…

  • Photographer at the Mamiku Gardens, the largest gardens in Saint Lucia. The winding footpaths escort you among tropical plants and orchids, flowering shrubs and herbs, moving from a small garden to another. A path leads up the hill towards the ruins of the house and down along the creek, giving splendid views over the coast. The park was built around an ancient house dating back to 1766 and belonged to Baron Micoud, a French army colonel and former Governor of Saint Lucia. Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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    Mamiku Gardens

    St Lucia

    A relaxing focal point for any eastern day trip, the Mamiku botanical gardens are located on the grounds of a former plantation and boast an extensive…

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    Anse Chastanet

    St Lucia

    Stretched out in front of the resort of the same name, Anse Chastanet is a fine curving beach. The sheltered bay is protected by high cliffs. The…

  • View along the secluded, palm-fringed beach of Anse Mamin, evening, Soufriere, Saint Lucia, West Indies, North America. Lying in the eastern Caribbean between Martinique and Saint Vincent, Saint Lucia is one of the Windward Islands, which themselves form part of the Lesser Antilles. The waters and reef off Anse Mamin constitute part of the Anse Chastanet Marine National Park, a paradise for divers and snorkelling enthusiasts.
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    Anse Mamin

    St Lucia

    Backed by lush rainforest, this dreamy secluded enclave of sand edges a gently curved cove that's about a 10-minute walk north of Anse Chastanet, or about…

  • Sandy Beach

    St Lucia

    At the southern tip of the island, Sandy Beach is a beautiful strand of white sand that looks out on the rugged Maria Islands. There's always a stiff…

  • Fort Charlotte

    St Lucia

    Sitting atop the 853ft Morne Fortune, about 3 miles south of Castries center, is Fort Charlotte, whose construction began under the French and was…

  • La Tille Waterfalls

    St Lucia

    Off the beaten track and rarely visited, La Tille is one of the better waterfalls on the island, with a high-volume cascade falling into a large pool…

  • Malgretoute Beach

    St Lucia

    This rugged gray-sand and pebble beach, just north of looming Petit Piton, has some good snorkeling just offshore. There is an interesting petroglyph…

  • Morne Coubaril Estate

    St Lucia

    This 18th-century estate off the Vieux Fort Rd, about half a mile northwest of the Sulphur Springs turnoff, offers a great insight into the plantation…

  • St Lucia Rum Distillery

    St Lucia

    On this popular tour you learn the colorful story behind the island’s only remaining distillery and about the the rum-making procedure. The one-hour tour…

  • Union Nature Trail

    St Lucia

    This small nature center run by the forestry department is in the process of being redeveloped. It's mostly aimed at local school groups and has limited…

  • Anse Cochon

    St Lucia

    Offering clear waters with some of the best diving and snorkeling on the island, Anse Cochon is a secluded bay and a favorite of the day-trip boats; it…

  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

    St Lucia

    The city’s Catholic cathedral, built in 1897, looks like a fairly typical grand stone church from the outside, but step inside and check out the…

  • Labrellotte Bay

    St Lucia

    This quiet, sheltered bay is fringed by a good strand of golden sand backed by steep hillsides. It has shallow, calm waters, making it ideal for families…

  • LaBas Beach

    St Lucia

    Studded with a strand of palms, this small sliver of sand that juts out into the bay is the picture-perfect place for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or…

  • Pitons Waterfall

    St Lucia

    In the mood for a dip in tepid waters? Make a beeline for this picturesque cascade surrounded by lush forest and fed by a mix of natural streams and…

  • Fond Doux Plantation

    St Lucia

    At this bijou hideaway you can catch an informative one-hour walking tour that allows you to take in the plantation and a cocoa-processing plant. They…

  • Toraille Waterfall

    St Lucia

    It's not particularly spectacular, but this refreshing waterfall is a popular place to cool down, or wash off the sulfur after a visit to the volcano. The…

  • Millet Bird Sanctuary

    St Lucia

    This nature reserve lies about 6 miles (10km) inland from the west-coast highway, in Millet. Here’s your chance to spot endemic species, including the St…

  • Reduit Beach

    St Lucia

    This long stretch of white sand is the most popular beach on the island. The sea ranges from turquoise to azure, the waves are benign and there are plenty…

  • Castries Central Market

    St Lucia

    Head to the north side of the central market, where you'll find fresh produce from the rich countryside, traditional drinks and other items. It's a fine…

  • Smugglers Cove

    St Lucia

    Close your eyes and imagine a hidden cove, framed on three sides by steep sheltering cliffs. You’ve just pictured Smugglers Cove, a secluded crescent of…

  • La Toc Beach

    St Lucia

    South of Castries, this splendid golden-sand beach remains largely off the tourist radar, not least because it’s a bit hard to find. Go in the direction…

  • Rodney Bay Marina

    St Lucia

    The state-of-the-art marina is the stomping ground of sailors and the well-heeled. It contains a series of shops, restaurants, trendy bars and just about…

  • Derek Walcott Square

    St Lucia

    This central square is named for local writer Derek Walcott, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. It's a quiet park that seems somehow isolated…

  • Choc Beach

    St Lucia

    A promontory separates Vigie and Choc Bays. The southern section of this long swath of honey-colored sand is flanked by the highway (noise!) but if you…

  • Cas-en-Bas

    St Lucia

    Apart from kitesurfers who come here for the excellent winds, few visit this wide curve of gray sand because it’s a bit off the beaten track. It’s a…

  • Vigie Beach

    St Lucia

    This 2-mile beach runs parallel to the George FL Charles Airport runway. Vigie Beach is where you can find locals taking a quick dip on hot days. The…

  • Gateway to Soufrière

    St Lucia

    Around a mile and a half up the road to Castries, this lookout at the side of the road affords fantastic views across the Soufrière valley to the Pitons.

  • Mandele Lookout Point

    St Lucia

    Just south of Dennery on the road to Vieux Fort, this lookout point is well worth stopping at for fantastic views over the town.

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