St Lucia
Offering clear waters with some of the best diving and snorkeling on the island, Anse Cochon is a secluded bay and a favorite of the day-trip boats; it can either be blissfully quiet or way too crowded depending on when you arrive. Be aware of pushy vendors on kayaks offering to tow snorkelers to the best spots for exorbitant fees.
Access to the beach is either by boat or via a pricey resort which charges a US$20 entry fee (can be used for food and drinks in the bar).
6.85 MILES
The most famous beach on the island, gorgeous Sugar Beach is spectacularly situated between the two Pitons, ensuring phenomenal views both from the sand…
Pigeon Island National Landmark
12.97 MILES
Pigeon Island is a fun place to explore, with paths winding around the remains of barracks, batteries and garrisons; the partially intact stone buildings…
11.01 MILES
A relaxing focal point for any eastern day trip, the Mamiku botanical gardens are located on the grounds of a former plantation and boast an extensive…
6.18 MILES
Looking like something off the surface of the moon, the Sulphur Springs are saddled with the unfortunate tagline of being the world’s only drive-in…
Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens & Mineral Baths
5.13 MILES
Wander amid tropical flowers and trees at this old estate. The mineral baths date from 1784, when they were built atop hot springs so that the troops of…
4.52 MILES
Stretched out in front of the resort of the same name, Anse Chastanet is a fine curving beach. The sheltered bay is protected by high cliffs. The…
4.33 MILES
Backed by lush rainforest, this dreamy secluded enclave of sand edges a gently curved cove that's about a 10-minute walk north of Anse Chastanet, or about…
15.67 MILES
At the southern tip of the island, Sandy Beach is a beautiful strand of white sand that looks out on the rugged Maria Islands. There's always a stiff…
3.27 MILES
On this popular tour you learn the colorful story behind the island’s only remaining distillery and about the the rum-making procedure. The one-hour tour…
3.41 MILES
Studded with a strand of palms, this small sliver of sand that juts out into the bay is the picture-perfect place for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or…
3.98 MILES
Around a mile and a half up the road to Castries, this lookout at the side of the road affords fantastic views across the Soufrière valley to the Pitons.
4.33 MILES
Backed by lush rainforest, this dreamy secluded enclave of sand edges a gently curved cove that's about a 10-minute walk north of Anse Chastanet, or about…
4.52 MILES
Stretched out in front of the resort of the same name, Anse Chastanet is a fine curving beach. The sheltered bay is protected by high cliffs. The…
4.54 MILES
This nature reserve lies about 6 miles (10km) inland from the west-coast highway, in Millet. Here’s your chance to spot endemic species, including the St…
7. Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens & Mineral Baths
5.13 MILES
Wander amid tropical flowers and trees at this old estate. The mineral baths date from 1784, when they were built atop hot springs so that the troops of…
5.42 MILES
This 18th-century estate off the Vieux Fort Rd, about half a mile northwest of the Sulphur Springs turnoff, offers a great insight into the plantation…