Saint Lucia

Named the « Helen of the Caribbean» because of its natural beauty, St. Lucia’s breathtaking sceneries cast their spell on the visitor at first sight. St. Lucia offers much more than beaches and sand to the vacationer : impressive peaks diving into the sea and its coral reefs, marine and natural reserves, hot springs, waterfalls and dozens of small remote coves await the curious tourist on vacation. The local inhabitants are renowned throughout the Caribbean for their warmth and hospitality, partly due to the Creole culture so dear to St. Lucians. You can still hear Creole spoken in some parts of the island. St. Lucia offers lodgings and South vacation packages for all purses, from luxury resorts to small country inns for low budget vacations. You can also find all-inclusive vacation packages. We invite you to check vacation packages available in Canada.

St. Lucia’s Population : 156 000 inhabitants (90% are of African origin)
Island of St. Lucia’s area : 238 square miles, 27 miles long by 14 miles at the widest point.
National tree of St. Lucia : the calabash, which fruit largely resembles a gourd that is used to make drinking cups and bowls.
St. Lucia’s national symbol : The Petit Piton and Gros Piton (small and large peaks) rising out of the sea.


General information for your St. Lucia’s vacation


Required documents for your south vacation package in St. Lucia

Canadian citizens need only a birth certificate or a proof of citizenship and an official ID card with a photo to enter St. Lucia. We still strongly recommend you carry your passport at all times for the trip.
To be allowed in St. Lucia, you must have a round trip or open ticket.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa if they are departing from Canada.

The weather in St. Lucia

Year round, St. Lucia enjoys the Caribbean’s hot and humid tropical climate cooled down by the constant presence of the Northeastern trade winds. The daily temperature of this south island is always around 26oC, the hottest months being June to August.
For a well-planned south vacation package, know that the driest and sunniest months in St. Lucia are February and March. Also know that June through September is the rain and hurricane season in St. Lucia, but since the showers are short-lived and heavy downpours very rare, you can still safely plan to take your vacation on the island.

Average Monthly Temperatures in St. Lucia (in Celsius degrees) :
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 27oC 27oC 27oC 28oC 29oC 29oC 29oC 29oC 29oC 29oC 27oC 27oC
Low 20oC 20oC 20oC 21oC 22oC 22oC 22oC 22oC 22oC 22oC 19oC 19oC

Health in St. Lucia

Pharmacies in St. Lucia are well-stocked and accept major credit cards. You can safely drink the water everywhere in St. Lucia. Beware of the manchineel or beach apple tree growing near beaches and scattered throughout the island : its venomous sap and fruits can cause serious skin burns. You will easily recognize it by its small round leaves centered by a yellow vein. If you touch this tree, see a doctor as soon as possible.
The asp of St. Lucia, also known as the fer de lance snake, is the only animal dangerous to humans. This brown-skinned snake lives in grassy areas, particularly on the island’s Southeast coast. There is always a remote chance to encounter one during your vacation, but to be on the safe side, avoid putting your hands in holes and cracks and stay on the marked paths when crossing wild grasses. Still, this snakes rarely bites, but if he does, it is extremely dangerous and requires immediate medical intervention.

Cloths to bring to St. Lucia

When in the South Islands, always wear light-colored and roomy clothing. Ideal cloths are cotton and linen, try to avoid all synthetic fibers. Do not forget to wear good quality sunglasses and a hat if you want to enjoy your whole vacation.

St. Lucia’s gastronomy

African, Indian, French and English influences can be found in the gastronomy of St. Lucia. During your vacation, taste the many eatable tuberous roots like the dachine, the sweet potato and the African yam that grows in the volcanic soils of Southwest St. Lucia, have a bowl of the renowned St. Lucia’s Calalou (a nourishing soup of dachine and salted beef), or enjoy boiled cucumbers, pumpkin soup and, as desert, fried plantain bananas. The St. Lucia’s bananas are known for their sweetness. Do not forget to visit the public markets and buy the natural and perfumed spices of St. Lucia, like nutmeg, nutmeg flower, cinnamon, cloves and ginger to bring back home.
Most restaurants serve Creole delicacies like lambi (conch dish) and calalou soup. Go experience local food even if you bought an all-inclusive vacation package in Canada.
Taste the refreshing coconut water, sold on all central squares in St. Lucia. A cutter will take the top part off a green coconut and carve its bark so you can taste the pulp.

Shopping in St. Lucia

The locally-made batik clothing are beautiful as well as exclusive. Local craftsmen sell wooden sculptures and engravings and exclusive Caribbean masks. You can also find some jewelry, especially organic jewelry, traditional furniture and grasses-weaved rugs. For a low price, you can get great vacation’s souvenirs. If you are looking for more sumptuous keepsakes, the silk creations of Jean Baptiste and the engraving and paintings of world renowned Llewellyn Xavier are for you.

What to drink in St. Lucia

Rum is the Caribbean’s’ liquor of choice and in St. Lucia, the premier label is the Vieux Fort Reserve. St. Lucia also produces a local beer, the « Piton »

Official Holidays in St. Lucia

January 1st : New Year’s day
January 2nd :Day after New Year
February 22nd : Independence Day
Unfixed Holiday : Good Friday
Unfixed Holiday : Easter Monday
May 1st : Labor Day
Unfixed Holiday : Whit Monday
June 22nd : Corpus Christi
August 7th : Emancipation Day
Unfixed Holiday : Thanksgiving
December 13th : National Holiday
December 25th : Christmas
December 26th : Day after Christmas

Other Holidays and Festivals in St. Lucia

May : St. Lucia’s Jazz festival
August 30th : St. Rose de Lima Feast (La Rose)
October 17th : Feast of La Marguerite
October 29th : International Creole Day
November1st : All Saints’ Day
November 2nd : All Souls’ Day


Vacationing in St. Lucia


What to see and do during your vacation in St. Lucia

To get the most out of your vacation in St. Lucia, explore every part of the island. You can cross the island in half a day by car and most attractions are easily accessible, wherever you decide to lodge for your south vacation package. All terrain vehicles excursions will help you discover most parts of St. Lucia.
To make your activities’ choice easier, we divided the island in 5 regions : Rodney bay, Castries, Soufrière, Vieux Fort and the Atlantic coast.

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island**

This region is very accessible and full of contrasts : you will find large tourists’ resorts that offer South vacation package as well as all the splendors of the island’s nature. Several vast beaches and small isolated coves make Rodney Bay the tourists’ center of St. Lucia : most vacationers come here to enjoy the beach and the sea or just to relax and have cocktails, a good dinner and take in a show.

Rodney Bay** is more a cluster of restaurants, bars, condos and South and all-inclusive vacation packages hotels than a real town. Reduit peninsula is the tourist’s capital of St. Lucia.
Gros Islet* is a traditional Creole fishing village. The St. Joseph The Worker church*, built in 1926, is a defining model for all catholic churches in St. Lucia and even in the French Caribbean islands.
Pigeon Island National Landmark*** is an old fortress part of St. Lucia’s long military history. From the highest point, a breathtaking view of St. Lucia is your reward for the climb up.
Cap Estate** : Once the location of the island’s plantations, this area is nowadays home to large private villas, south and all-inclusive vacation packages hotels and a 18 hole golf course.
Great House* : Home to Monsieur de Longueville, the French commandant in the middle of the 18th century, a fine cuisine restaurant now welcomes you.
Pointe du Cap*** : It is a long and hard way up, but a little physical exercise during your vacation is always healthy. You will discover the wealthiest part of St. Lucia and its large modern villas as well as a wonderful view of the northern end of the island, and on clear days, a glimpse of the south coast of Martinique.
Union Nature Trail and Mini Zoo** : Discover St. Lucia’s fauna and flora through this park. A mini zoo allows you to see the agouti ( a cat-sized rodent with long legs and small tail), the iguana and the St. Lucia’s parrot.

Around Castries*

For your vacation, take a one hour submarine cruise to explore the coral reef and ships’ wreckages under the sea without getting wet or stay on the water and observe dolphins and whales.

Castries* is a small city easily visited on foot.
1. Central Market*** :The original metallic structure dates back to 1894 but you will find the real action outside, where you can see locals buy there fruits, vegetables, meat and fresh fish or just listen to them talk amongst friends.
2. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception** : The size and location of this sumptuous stone building reveals the Catholic Church importance in St. Lucia.
3. Derek Walcott Square* : A 400 years old rain tree casts its shade upon the square, which is always appreciated in the South’s sun.
4. The Central Library* was built in 1925 and its creaking wooden floors are visited by St. Lucia’s students.
5. Creole house** : A beautiful example of colonial architecture, do not pass up this rare chance to visit this type of house during your vacation.
6. Holy Trinity Church* : Pride of the Anglican community of St. Lucia, it was built in 1842.
7. George V Gardens* : For a few relaxing moments in your vacation, slowly walk the winding paths and sit on one of many iron cast benches among flowerbeds of this small park, inaugurated in 1893.

The Folk Research Centre* is fitted in a refurbished colonial manor perch upon a hill which reveals itself at the end of a long shaded lane. From the terrace, a magnificent view awaits you once again, this time of Castries. This manor was built at the beginning of the 19th century by a Scottish immigrant wishing to shelter his family from the frequent malaria epidemics in the Castries’ region. The stately stone building oddly mixes Georgian and Caribbean architectures.
Vigie’s peninsula** : You will discover 2 colonial military barracks complexes and a most pleasant walk awaits you on the lane that crosses the old historic quarter.
Vigie’s Lighthouse** : Built in 1914, it offers splendid looking views of Castries, its port and the blue Caribbean sea. The whole package!
The Morne Fortune Historic Area*** : In 1760, the French moved their main fortification in St. Lucia for Vigie to Morne Fortune because it offered them an ideal military defense position. A trip in time awaits you when walk through the barracks and other military offices of this past era. The building are now part of the Sir Arthur Lewis community College but they are still open to the public.
The picturesque Government House*, built in 1885, is unfortunately closed to the public but the magnificent view of the city is worth the trip.

Soufrière and the west coast***

This region offers one of the Caribbean most striking panorama. The Soufrière Marine Management reserve (stretching from Anse Jambon, North to Anse L’Ivrogne, south) offers whale observation cruises and much more to vacationers. This picturesque town, Southwest’s biggest, saw its northern area destroyed by a large fire in 1955, but luckily, most of the older historic buildings were spared. In Soufrière, you will see the older and newer styles of architecture depending on where you are standing. Also do not miss the Soufrière market on Saturday morning!

Diamond Botanical Gardens, Mineral Baths and Waterfall** : The choice is yours : Public baths, private baths, hiking trails, gardens or waterfall, this place has everything you desire. In 1784, a water analysis done by the French king’s physicians revealed that these waters had the same mineral contents as some of Europe’s more famed medicinal hot springs. After that discovery, bathhouses were laid out for the French troops posted in St. Lucia. Nowadays, vacationers can swim in a small gorge surrounded by lavished tropical plants and flowers.
New Jerusalem Warm Waterfall* : From the road, follow a path leading down to a footbridge over a river, then climbing up a small hill to the gardens and the waterfall (which is, in fact, a trickle). People come here to shower in the spring waters, which temperature varies from hot to cold, in the middle of the lush tropical forest.
The Toraille Waterfall* is a 15 meters high waterfall supplying a pool where you are welcomed to cool down.
Canaries *: Typical small fishing village of the south islands
Anse La Raye **: A 1907 catholic church towers over the streets of this town, which beach is lined with fishing boats.
The Roseau Rum Distillery* : This fun visit in the distillery will teach you the history of rum in St. Lucia
The Pitons Warm Waterfall* : you will find this small waterfall in the middle of the tropical forest. You could hear its calming murmur if you take a dip in an adjacent pool of hot mineral waters.
The Morne Coubaril Estate** : From the charming estate’s manor to the slaves’ shacks, every building was either preserved or rebuilt to show tourists the life in a turn of the 19th century plantation.
St. Lucia’s famed Sulphur Springs and Volcano* were named Qualibou, «the death place», by the pre-Columbian natives, qualified of a sulphur pit, « Soufrière » by the French colonists and designated a « caldera » by geologists. Whoever’s right, this 50,000 years old geological formation is not a real pothole but, in fact, the remains of a sunken volcano which, at one point, spat out enough lava to create a large part of the island. The volcanic vapors you can see seep through chimneys or cracks on top of the sunken crater.
Fond Doux Estate** : One of the oldest estates, it dates to the first wave of French colonization at the beginning of the 18th century. When the price of sugar faltered at the end of the 19th century, the plantation converted to a cacao and coffee beans harvest. To this day, Fond Doux exports the major part of its harvest to Hershey Co. in the U.S.A..
Gros Piton*** : Legendary peak of 786 meters high, the natives simply revered this enormous rock pillar which they named Yakahu, in honor of their powerful god of volcanoes, fire, Sun, thunder and food.


Vieux Fort and south of the island**

You will visit 2 very different worlds, 2 trips for the price of one!

Vieux Fort* : In 1980, Hurricane Allen caused major damages to the city. Still, in the old quarter near the water you will see charming colonial buildings, particularly the police station of Commercial street.
Laborie** :You will discover several picturesque wooden buildings throughout the old quarter on the waterfront. On the beach, scattered fishing boats and their multicolored spread out nets await their next outing.
Balenbouche Estate*** : A long lane lined with trees and scattered purple flowerbeds takes you to the plantation’s manor or Great house, name given to these large homes in the 18th century British Caribbean. This marvelously well preserved house, built more than 200 years ago by a French planter, is now a family farm that also serve as an inn. Here, you can dine or take a walk in the gardens, discovering the colonial buildings, especially the old cotton fields and 2 remote beaches. A forest path takes you to the original factories and the water supply system.
Rivière Dorée (Golden River)** : Outstanding river, it is 45 meters deep for a width of only 6 meters at the narrowest point.
The Choiseul Arts and Crafts Centre** : Here, local youth learns different workmanship following the traditional techniques. Tourists are still invited to take part in pottery, wooden engraving or basketry workshops.
Choiseul** is a colorful fishing village, where the fishing boats are lined up on a beach sheltered by coconut trees around a calm and pleasant cove. The village is mostly made up of wooden planked houses and silvery aluminum roofed stands. The catholic church dates back to 1906.
Moule à Chique*** offers tourists one of St. Lucia’s most spectacular views. Event if you have to walk to the viewpoint, the trip is amply worth the efforts.
Maria Islands Nature Reserve*** : A reserve’s 2 1/2 hours tour with a competent guide is available to tourists. A pleasant boat cruise and a short hike through a wind swept island in the middle of the Caribbean Sea make for a unique and fascinating experience.
Man Kote** : One of St. Lucia’s last existing mangroves.
The Savannah Bay Nature Reserve** offers a boat tour of the reserve.


Central Atlantic Coast

Fond d’Or Nature Reserve and Historic Park** : The park organizes cultural events on diverse subjects, from nature’s interpretation to local history. This old plantation’s tour ends with a walk through a coconut tree plantation to Fond d’Or’s Bay and a picturesque beach.

Dennery* is a small town with the cozy St Peter’s Church perched on the hillside over the waterfront. The church is dedicated to fishers.

Mamiku Gardens* : In 1796, the Mamiku Estate was the setting of a battle between Rebels and 70 black British soldiers from Guadeloupe under the command of a French Royalist. Overmanned, the troops lost the battle. The grounds of this estate display scattered tropical gardens amongst winding paths. You will have a magnificent view of the Frigate Islands and of coconut tree-lined Praslin Bay below.

The Latille Waterfall** :A calm natural park was create around this waterfall in the middle of the forest. A trail allows you to explore the river’s and gully’s surroundings. You can stand under a 6 meters high waterfall or follow a trail down the river the old mill ruins. The Latille Waterfall** is an ideal location for families on vacation with younger children.


The beaches of St. Lucia

The sea is warm and calm, and the refreshing Atlantic’s trade winds ease the hot and humid tropical climate of the south Caribbean.

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island

Rodney Bay’s Reduit Beach*** is a large crescent-shaped beach of fine sand on a man-made cove of calm waters, which originally was a large mangrove. Several hotels offering South and all-inclusive vacation packages surround it.
Quieter than Reduit Beach, Causeway beach* mostly attracts Gros Islet’s locals but you can always find some tourists on vacation.
Smuggler’s cove* : Nestled between two cliffs, this small picturesque Cap Estate’s beach will satisfy the sun lover in you.
Cas en Bas*** : the journey to this remote beach, taking you down a bumpy earth path, is, by itself, an adventure. The horseshoe-shaped beach you will discover is a long narrow strip of grey sand with access to calm waters due to the protection of the two cliffs.
Much quieter than Reduit Beach, Labrelotte Bay** offers a well-kept fine sand beach mostly frequented by tourists lodging in the nearby South vacation packages’ hotels.
Choc Beach** : Frequented by locals and vacationers alike, you can enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset on this beach surrounded by coconut trees.
Grande Anse*** : You will need an all terrain vehicle to cross two rivers beds to get to this remote fine sand strip. This beach is well known for its natural beauty and for the fact that it is a sea turtles’ nesting area. Unfortunately, we strongly advise against bathing and swimming in the rough and violent waters, but you can still enjoy a day in the sun.


Around Castries

Vigie Beach** : a local popular spot, this beach offers you ideal swimming conditions and becomes very charming just north of the airport where you can walk in the waves all the way to Vide Bouteille Point.


Soufrière and the west coast

Anse Chastenet Beach*** is one of the region’s most beautiful beach with the finest sand
Trou L’Oranger** : Remote cove with a honey-colored sand beach snuggled between two rocky cliffs, this beach is the ideal spot for a swim in the warm Caribbean waters.
Marigot Bay** : One of St. Lucia’s more renowned beaches for sunbathing and swimming, but due to its location, this beach is only accessible to sailing tourists or guests of the nearby hotels offering South vacation packages’ hotels. This narrow beach with clusters of coconut trees in its center and steep rocks surroundings offers a idyllic scenery. Hollywood even used the beach’s settings in the film « Dr. Doolittle ». Sailing vacationers staying St. Lucia spend at least one night in this famous harbor.


Vieux Fort and south of the island

John’s cove** is a well-kept beach with smooth sand. Beware of the surrounding manchineel trees lining the path leading to the beach, especially if it is raining. (see the « Health in saint Lucia » section)
Anse des Sables* : In 1605, the first Europeans most probably set foot in St. Lucia on this very beach. Frequented by locals and tourist on vacation, this beach offers a long sandy strip on a sea with high waves.


Sports in St. Lucia

Water sports

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
Reduit Beach and Choc Beach offer you parasailing, sunfish sailing, kayaking, waterskiing and tube riding.

Sail boarding / Windsurfing

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
If you are a beginner in this sport, go to Reduit Beach or Choc Beach for an enjoyful experience.
Cas en Bas offers sailboarders a good time with its cove sheltered from the high seas, as do Smuggler’s cove and nearby Saline Point.

Vieux Fort and south of the island
Anse des Sables is known worldwide as « Windsurfers’ Beach » because of its good waves and high winds.


Scuba diving / Snorkeling

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
Go to Smuggler’s Cove to enjoy scuba diving.

Soufrière and the west coast
Explore the coral reefs of the Soufrière Marine Management reserve (stretching from Anse Jambon, north, to Anse L’Ivrogne, south), especially at these locations :
1. In Anse Chastenet, the reef goes beyond the wharf and offers snorkellers ideal conditions.
2. Around the Soufrière Bay’s coasts
3. Near Jalousie Resort

Vieux Fort and south of the island
Maria Islands Nature Reserve : Explore the reef around the Maria la Grande‘s beach.


Diving

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
You can rent diving equipment on Reduit Beach.
Smuggler’s cove, Cas en Bas and Labrelotte point all have a diving site offshore.
Choc Bay has a diving site at St. Lucia’s northern tip, in Masson Point.

Soufrière and the west coast
St. Lucia’s southwest beautiful diving sites will astound even the most experienced divers. Amongst the reefs and wreckages of the Soufrière Marine Management Reserve (stretching from Anse Jambon, north to Anse L’Ivrogne, south ), you will see colorful fishes, corals and sea sponges.

Vieux Fort and south of the island
In Laborie, the bay’s coral reef offers an ideal setting for divers.
Pointe Sable also offers a diving site.


Deep sea fishing

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
In Rodney Bay, go to the Marina if you are looking for the opportunity to catch a marlin or a sailfish of record-breaking weight.

Around Castries
Vigie’s Marina offers you the big game fishes, like the blue-fined marlin, the tuna and the king Wahoo.

Soufrière and the west coast
The Soufrière Marine Management Reserve organizes fishing outings.

Vieux Fort and south of the island
Go to Laborie near the bay’s coral reef.


Golfing

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
In Cap Estate, you will find the 18-hole St. Lucia Golf and Country Club.

Around Castries
The LaToc bay Sandals Resort, part of the hotel chain famous for their South and all-inclusive vacation packages, operates a 9-hole golf course.


Tennis

In Cap Estate, the St. Lucia Racquet Club owns 9 tennis courts, 7 of which have night lights.


Hiking

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
Union Nature Trail and Mini Zoo** : This park offers a relatively short visit centered around St. Lucia’s indigenous fauna and flora. It is one of St. Lucia s few hiking trail accessible to younger children.

Around Castries
Barre de L’Isle Ridge Trail*** offers hikers a fascinating journey. In the past, this trail was in turn used by natives, pirates, soldiers and farmers. The first part takes you along the ridge through the jungle, where you will cross a pine forest and a thick tropical forest. Along the way, you will discover several sightseeing posts and certainly hear the St. Lucia’s parrots chatter. The second part of the trail will take you up a steep slope to the top of Morne la Combe. This part is arduous and is not recommended for adults in poor physical shape and young children.

Soufrière and the west coast
Mount Gimie*** : If you are looking for off the beaten tracks adventures, climbing Mount Gimie, St. Lucia’s highest peak is for you. The path leads you through an isolated dachine plantation, a river crossing and a misty tropical forest before you even start the most difficult part, the final climb up. If hiking is your thing, do not miss this spectacular expedition during your vacation.
Enbas Saut Waterfall Trail*** : Starting in the Central Forest reserve, follow a red clay path through a tropical forest to St. Lucia’s most spectacular waterfall, the Enbas Saut Waterfall and take a swim under it. The return path presents a long and difficult climb on valley side, which makes this hike not recommended for young children and adults in poor physical shape.
Gros Piton Nature Trail*** :This trail lets you appreciate the natural features of Gros Piton as well as its historical and cultural importance as the island’s stronghold for bandits of the past. The climb becomes more arduous after you pass a bandits’ encampment from which point, you climb a severe slope directly to the top. Once there, you will enjoy magnificent views of Vieux Fort, Choiseul and to the northeast, of Mount Gimie and its surrounding mountains. The climb is very difficult but is worth every efforts you will make. Needless to say, this trek is not suited to adults in poor physical shape and children.
Edmond Forest Reserve** covers a large part of the southeast tropical forest and offers wonderful views of the Piton St-Esprit, Mount Gimie and Cannelle River and you will most probably see the St. Lucia’s parrots in the trees surrounding the path. This trail is more suited for families with young children.
Diamond Botanical Gardens, Mineral baths and Waterfall** : This new trail through the island’s forest takes you to the sugar mill and its renovated paddle wheel.
Spyke waterfall** provides a wonderful hike and a pool to cool you down and relax after your efforts.

Central Atlantic Coast
Eastern Nature Trail*** : One of St. Lucia’s best hiking trail, it offers a great walk along the spectacular Atlantic coast. During this three hour round trip you will see, in the island’s savannahs, giant cacti and small twisting trees and, on the coastal side, rocky cliffs and interesting geological formations. To the south, the trail ends on a peninsula offering a magnificent view of Praslin bay and the Frigate Islands Nature reserve. Families with older children will enjoy this hike.
Frigate Islands Nature reserve** : A short path leads you from the south end of the Eastern Nature trail*** to an observation platform overlooking the Frigate Islands. The reserve’s main attraction resides in the many seabirds nesting on the islands from march to august, especially the Fregate and the red bill. You can also take a boat tour of Praslin Bay.
DesCartier Trail** is a 4 kilometers long arduous trail that takes you deep into the Quilesse Forest reserve for an inside view of the natural splendors of the humid tropical forest that cover most of the southern inland part of St. Lucia. Several observation terraces offer picturesque views of Vieux Fort and Micoud.


Biking

Soufrière and the west coast
Anse Chastenet operates an interesting bike trails’ network in the forest and around an old plantation’s historic buildings.

Old fort and south of the island
You can rent bikes in Anse des Sables.


Horseback riding

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
Gros Islet and the Babonneau region are well suited for horseback riding.

Soufrière and the west coast
Morne Coubaril Estate offers riding paths on its grounds.

Atlantic Coast
Go riding on the Atlantic coast in Praslin bay between the Frigate Islands and Martelly Point.

The nightlife in St. Lucia

There is only one dance club in St. Lucia but you can also find several dancing bars.

Rodney Bay and the northern part of the island
In Rodney Bay, you will surely find a show to your liking, be it music, comic or dance. All musical genres can be heard, from Latin jazz to reggae and blues, you can even karaoke if you feel like it. There is a fiesta every full moon.
Gros Islet holds a street party every Friday night.

Around Castries
At night, you can either go dancing to the island music sounds or play darts, dominos and backgammon until dawn.

Soufrière and the west coast
A quiet town during the week, Soufrière lights up on Friday and Saturday nights, when the crowd can listen and dance in the streets to the music of live bands or the beats of a DJ, or just gather to celebrate a local community event.
All South vacation packages’ resorts offer shows to their guests locals alike.
In Marigot Bay, you can, some nights, catch a live music show amongst locals and tourists on vacation.

Vieux Fort and south of the island
You can always hear a mix of American, British and Caribbean music coming from the locals’ homes.