Hewanorra International Airport 1 hr 13
The Tet Paul Nature Trail (1 hr 4) Hillside nature trail offering a picturesque viewpoint of the water & mountains, plus guided tours. Pigeon Island (49 min) Islet connected to the mainland via a causeway & featuring a beach & the ruins of historic forts. Vigie Beach (31 min) Laid-back sandy stretch in a calm bay, with snack vendors, bars & plane-spotting opportunities. Gros Piton (1 hr 14) This 798-m. mountain offers panoramic views from its summit, which can be reached by hiking. Anse Chastanet Beach (1 hr 3) Popular, laid-back beach featuring coral reef snorkeling, calm waters for swimming & mountain views. Diamond Botanical Gardens (58 min) Former plantation-turned-park with many ornamental plants, a waterfall & geothermal mineral baths. Anse Cochon (31 min) Sheltered bay with a sandy beach, offering boating, snorkeling & diving, plus kayak rentals. Rodney Bay (48 min) Large bay featuring a white-sand beach, a marina with yacht docks, a water park & more. Anse Cochon Beach (31 min) Mount Fortune (23 min) Summit ridge with remains of the 19th-century Apostles Battery, plus views over the cruise port. Castries Central Market (27 min) Bustling collection of vendors selling handicrafts, prepared foods & native fruits & vegetables. Reduit Beach (43 min) Lively, narrow stretch of sand with swimming, chair rentals & water-sport options. Marigot Bay (6 min) Charming harbor featured in the 1967 film “Dr. Dolittle,” with resorts, restaurants & kayaking. Pigeon Island National Park (49 min) Forested cape with 18th-century Fort Rodney, military remains & Martinique views from Signal Hill. Mount Gimie (1 hr 1) St. Lucia's highest mountain, with forested slopes & guided summit hikes to commanding island views. |