The Beaches Of Saint Lucia
St. Lucia is a lush tropical island adorned with pristine sugar sand beaches and exotic black sand beaches. More and more vacationers are drawn to this little Caribbean hideaway, whose charm lies in its friendly atmosphere and its stunning seaside scenery.
St.Lucia Scuba Diving
Every Sandals St.Lucia Resort sits directly on a stunning beach, on four of the most gorgeous islands in a region famous for its endless white sand expanses and exquisite turquoise waters.
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All of the beaches on St. Lucia are public. A number of beachfront hotels and resorts are located on the north shores of the island. No matter where you're staying on the northern portion of the island, which tapers to a point, you'll be close to fine diving. However, those staying on the northeastern side will experience harsher waves coming from the Atlantic, and will need to cross to the northwest for diving opportunities at the beaches. Excellent beaches for sunbathing on St. Lucia The secluded stretches of white sand beaches on the west coast near the southern portion of Marigot Bay can only be reached by watercraft and are popular spots for tourists in charter boats, catamarans, and powerboats. However, the beach itself is known for its calm waters and beautiful scenery both on-land and odd. This quiet side of the island is facing the Caribbean rather than the Atlantic. |
The beaches along St. Lucia's east coast, or windward side, face the Atlantic Ocean. The choppy waves of the Atlantic here aren't suitable for swimming, but are great for gazing at spectacular ocean views. However, this side of the island is less densely populated, and travelers will often have a bit more space to themselves. Therefore, those who want to simply sunbathe may find just what they're looking for on this side of the island, where the beaches are quieter than the waters.
St. Lucia has plenty of beautiful beaches, including its uniquely stunning black sand beaches. The island's volcanic past has given it a touch of something different with the black, volcanic sands that line its shores, sometimes combining with the white sand, like at Anse Couchon, in strand and wave patterns.
Sun-worshiping vacationers will discover that this Caribbean vacation spot is a little piece of heaven on earth. And those looking for a bit of adventure will have plenty to enjoy outside of these sands as well. |
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Reduit BeachFor the most part, St. Lucian beaches are relatively short, but with five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, Reduit is the place for a long stroll by the shore and a swim in calm waters. One of the most popular beaches on the island, There are restaurants and vendors renting water-sports equipment and lounge chairs.
Jalousie BeachThe white sand, clarity of the water, and stunning setting between the twin Gros and Petit Piton volcanic peaks make this beach south of Soufrière a favorite spot for sunning. Snorkelers and scuba divers come for the adventures to be had at the 1,800-foot dropoff at the base of the Pitons.
Anse ChastanetWith a sharp dropoff, coral reef and sea walls, this beach affords snorkelers and divers many opportunities for viewing the vivid ocean life without ferrying out to deeper waters by boat. The natural sand reflects the volcanic origins of the island.
Pigeon Island National ParkQuiet and uncrowded, this beach on the north end of the island is the place to combine sunning and swimming with a visit to a mini-museum and a climb to a vantage point to see the historic Fort Rodney ruins and views of the distant Martinique. Two eateries stand ready to fill visitor’s needs.
Grande AnseSoon to become part of a new national park, this mile long stretch of beach north of Dennery is set against a backdrop of cliffs in an area that was once a plantation. Now, visitors come for Turtle Watch, where they can see the natural wonder of endangered leatherbacks (think Crush from “Finding Nemo”), the largest of sea turtles, heaving themselves out of the water and onto the beach to lay their eggs.
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Lonely Planet - Destination: St. Lucia - Lonely Planet - Destination: St. Lucia -
Official Guide to St. Lucia - Official Guide to St. Lucia - Information on hotels, dining, and activities in the area.
Saint Lucia: A Guided Tour - Saint Lucia: A Guided Tour - Maps, a guided tour, history, culture, flora and fauna, facts and links. In French and English.
St. Lucia One Stop - St. Lucia One Stop- Featuring information on St. Lucia government, business, national statistics, tourism, jobs, newspapers, etc.
St. Lucia Online - St. Lucia Online - Includes business directory, calendar, classifieds, and more.
St. Lucia Online Tourist Guide - St. Lucia Online Tourist Guide - up-to-date tourist information on this beautiful Caribbean island, including hotel listings, maps, photos and much more |
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