Introduction
St. Lucia is a volcanic island with lush rainforests, farmland, and relatively few, but wonderful beaches. She is one of the most diverse islands in the Caribbean. Visitors can walk on the beach, explore the rain forest in the interior, hot springs only marvel at the car drivable volcano in the world, rugged mountain trails to explore on a horseback ride, play sports or just relax in the sun.
Castries and the North
Surrounded by hills Castries is one of the most beautifully situated Caribbean cities. The bustling port is one of the main objectives of the cruise ships dock at Pointe Seraphine. The tropical vegetation, spacious Derek Walcott Square provides shade, and in the Catholic cathedral in the 19th Century are still sung gospel songs. On a colorful, bustling market. Also worth seeing is the renovated Government House.
On the Morne Fortune is the fortress, was defended by from Castries, and offers a magnificent view of Castries and the environment.
In Gros Islet on the north west coast takes place every Friday, a street party. In nearby Pigeon Point has a small museum, the island’s history. Was from here that the British Admiral Rodney set sail in 1782 and destroyed in a decisive naval battle of the French fleet. This end of the island is now a popular holiday destination and offers a fantastic view, which on a clear day to Martinique.
South of Castries on the west coast is the picturesque fishing village of Anse La Raye. The locals build boats with sails made of rubber trees from chicken feathers. Also located on the west coast of Marigot Bay, a paradise for sailors. Above Marigot Bay lies Cul de Sac with three large banana plantations.
Soufrire and the South
Soufrire is the second largest town on the island. The deepwater port is located at the foothills of two extinct volcanoes, the Pitons. They are St. Lucia’s most famous landmark and get on to 798 meters. The site is a collection of colorful houses with arcades on the jungle edge facing small fishing boats on the beach. Its coast is to be a newly discovered surfers’ paradise.
The road to Fond St. Jacques Soufrire runs through dense rain forest to the east and leads to the spectacular Diamond Falls, Botanical Garden, to the sulfur springs and drive-in volcano, which can be viewed from the inside. The pretty villages Choiseul and Laborie are surrounded by lush vegetation.
Dennery and Micoud in the east of the island are well worth seeing.
Boat trips
Boat trips with catamarans, yachts and Briggs offer visitors a pleasant change. You can even explore the island from the water side, and go somewhere for a picnic at anchor.
