Attractions in St. Lucia

Morne Fortune Powder Magazine

This well-preserved building on Morne Fortune was built by the French in the 18th century for storing ammunition.

Soufrière Old Courthouse

This historic building in the coastal town of Soufrière once served as an administrative center.

Fort Rodney

This British fortress on Pigeon Island was built in 1778 by Admiral George Rodney.

Praslin Island (Pirate History)

The small island in Praslin Bay has a turbulent history as a hideout for smugglers and pirates.

Rabot Estate

The Rabot Estate is one of the island's highest cocoa plantations and has a long tradition.

Errard Estate

The Errard Estate is a historic plantation in the center of the island known for its cocoa and spice production.

Royal Military Cemetery Morne Fortune

In this cemetery rest British officers and soldiers who fell in the battles for Morne Fortune.

Union Agricultural Station (Historic)

The Union Agricultural Station was founded in the 19th century to research new crops.

Cul de Sac Valley (Sugar History)

The Cul de Sac Valley was for centuries the heart of Saint Lucia's sugar production.

Derek Walcott Square

Formerly known as Place d'Armes, this central square in Castries was renamed after Nobel laureate Derek Walcott.

Admiral Rodney's Hiding Spot (Marigot Bay)

Marigot Bay is famous for Admiral Rodney hiding his fleet from the French here in 1778.

Victorian Library Castries

The National Library of Saint Lucia is housed in a beautiful Victorian building.

Vieux Fort Town Hall

The administrative building of Vieux Fort town in the south.

Fond d'Or Cliffs

The cliffs of Fond d'Or on the Atlantic coast show the power of ocean waves.

Petit Piton Waterfall Relief

The slopes of Petit Piton are characterized by steep cliffs and hidden waterfalls.

Soufrière Volcanic Basin

The Soufrière Basin is a collapsed volcanic caldera.

Morne Coubaril Plateau

The Morne Coubaril Plateau is an elevated area overlooking Soufrière.

Soufrière Town Hall

The hub of local government in Soufrière.

Vigie Promontory

Vigie Promontory is a narrow tongue of land that protects Castries harbor.

Desruisseaux Community Centre

An important public building in the Desruisseaux community.

Gros Islet Waterfront

The waterfront area of Gros Islet, characterized by small piers and historic fishing houses.

Castries City Hall

The administrative building of the capital city, Castries, located on Peynier Street.

Eudovic Art Studio

The studio of renowned wood sculptor Vincent Joseph Eudovic.

Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs is considered the only drive-in volcano in the world.

Dennery Fish Market

A bustling public building right on the shores of Dennery Bay.

Fond Doux Heritage Site

An active cocoa plantation with buildings over 250 years old.

Cap Estate Plateau

Cap Estate is the northern tip of the island.

Moule à Chique

Moule à Chique is the southernmost peninsula of Saint Lucia.

JQ Rodney Bay Mall

A central retail node serving both local consumers and international tourists in the busy Rodney Bay area.

Choiseul Petroglyphs

Near Choiseul are ancient rock carvings made by Amerindians.

Tower

Vigie Lighthouse

Built in 1883, Vigie Lighthouse marks the entrance to Castries Harbor.

Church

Laborie Parish Church

Dedicated to Saint Januarius, this church is the landmark of the picturesque village of Laborie.

Church

St. Joseph the Worker Church

This church in Gros Islet is the spiritual heart of the community.

Officers Quarters Ruins

Stone ruins of the former British officers' accommodations on Pigeon Island.

Belle Vue Windmill Tower

The remains of a historic windmill tower at Belle Vue.

Balenbouche Estate Ruins

Ruins of an old sugar factory on the Balenbouche Estate.

Nature

Mankoté Mangrove

The largest mangrove area in Saint Lucia, located on the southeast coast.

Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens

An award-winning garden featuring tropical plants and a colorful waterfall.

Pigeon Island (Nature Focus)

Though known historically, this national park hosts rare dry forest ecosystems and coastal flora.

Fond d'Or Nature Reserve

A coastal park combining beach, estuary, and historical forest, serving as a haven for waterfowl.

Marquis River Mangroves

A secluded mangrove area on the northeast coast that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Maria Islands

Maria Islands are two small uninhabited islands off the southeast coast.

Anse Chastanet Reef

Anse Chastanet Reef is a protected marine area on the southwest coast.

Savannes Bay Nature Reserve

A protected wetland area on the southeast coast featuring mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Frigate Island

Frigate Island is a small nature reserve off the east coast.

Soufriere Marine Management Area

A comprehensive coastal protection area that conserves reefs, beaches, and seagrass beds along the west coast.

Peak

Mount Tabac

Mount Tabac is a significant peak in the central highlands of Saint Lucia.

Peak

Barre de l'Isle Ridge

Barre de l'Isle is the central mountain ridge that divides the island into eastern and western sides.

Mountain

Dennery Highlands

The Dennery Highlands are located on the east coast and are characterized by rugged peaks and deep gorges.

Scorpion Island

A small islet in Savannes Bay known for its rich seabird life and undisturbed flora.