St Lucia has dozens of beaches throughout the island. Some of the most popular sandy beaches are located on the eastern Caribbean Sea side with calm waters ideal for swimming. The western Atlantic side of St Lucia is perfect for surfing and kiteboarding.
One of the best parts of St Lucia beaches is that there are tons of sandy, small hidden beaches. Travelers often hire vehicles to explore the island's many secluded beaches. With St Lucia's weather averaging 80 degrees Fahrenheit all year round, it makes any visit to a St Lucia beach well worth the visit.
The five mile white sands of St Lucia Reduit Beach are one of the most sought after beaches in the North of St Lucia, great for long walks and swimming in the calm Caribbean waters.
Visitors can enjoy a warm day of sunbathing, people-watching, kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing and other beach activities.
The surrounding sea grape and palm trees offer ample shade and there are beautiful views of Rodney Bay where you can enjoy the many nearby restaurants and shops. Lounge chairs and umbrellas are available for rental as well.
Pigeon Island Beach is a popular beach in northern St. Lucia, located in the prestigious Cap Estate area. On one side is the Atlantic Ocean and on the other is the Caribbean Sea. It's perfect for swimming, sunbathing and other activities.
From its highest point, you can view the Rodney Bay Marina and even the island of Martinique on a clear day. A day at Pigeon Island Beach can be rounded out with lunch at one of the two nearby restaurants and sightseeing at the Pigeon Island Park or museum.
The St Lucia Jalousie Beach is a sight to see. It's located right in the middle of the famous twin St. Lucia Pitons and is a beautiful beach with white sand and crystal clear blue water.
It's a particularly great spot for snorkeling and scuba diving because of the clearness of the water and the 1800 ft. drop off at the base of the Pitons. The waters are full of colorful tropical fish, coral reef and other Caribbean sea life.
The Anse Chastanet Beach is located in Soufriere, the southern part of St Lucia.
It's a beautiful small beach that has rare black volcanic sand. Tourists who love to scuba dive or snorkel should make a point of visiting Anse Chastanet because of its sharp drop off, which makes it ideal for exploring sea walls and coral reef.
The Grand Anse Beach is a great beach for a long, idyllic walk along its white sanded mile long shore.
On one side is the turquoise blue water and on the other is a view of a stunning cliffs.
During certain months of the year, turtle watching is a popular activity as turtles nest their eggs.
We stayed at Gateway Villas,gatepark in December 2003. Very tranquil setting and the rooms make you feel right at home or comfortable with everything at your disposal. The staff was so ready to make our stay hasslefree. We stay in a one bed unit with plunge pool set in the flower garden area and spe... [Read More]