We fondly remember our tour of Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. The island offers an incredible number of highlights and sights. Whether it’s beach, action, culture, food, or adventure – everyone will find the right offer here. Within 14 days, we got to know the island’s many different facets and immersed ourselves in a fascinating and tropical world. Today we would like to introduce you to the most beautiful and best Saint Lucia sights, highlights, tours, and excursions. Perhaps there’s something there for you too. Enjoy browsing!

• 1. Pigeon Island
• 2. Rodney Bay
• 3. Gros Islet
• 4. The capital, Castries
• 5. Marigot Bay
• 6. Anse Chastanet Beach
• 7. Fond Doux Plantation
• 8. Tet Paul Nature Trail
• 9. Gros Piton Nature Trail
• 10. Sulphur Springs
• 11. Sugar Beach
• 12. Balenbouche Estate
• 13. Laborie Village
• 14. Des Cartiers Trail
• 15. Latille Waterfalls
• 16. Dennery
• More Activities & Highlights:

1. Pigeon Island

On one of our first days on the island, we made our way toPigeon Island. Here you will find not only breathtaking viewpoints but also historical ruins from times long past. Pigeon Island has been a protected national park since 1979. The peninsula is around 400 meters wide and 850 meters long. Two hills rise into the sky, which you can climb.

You’ll find a beautiful photo opportunity on the first hill of Fort Rodney. The panoramic view of the northwest coast and Martinique is breathtaking. On the second hill (approximately 100 meters high), you can see the bays to the northeast and the expansive sea. This one, however, is a bit more challenging to climb.

At the entrance, you pay approximately €9 admission. The information center is also located there. Pigeon Island also has two restaurants, Jambe de Bois and Barnacles. After the hike, we relaxed on Pigeon Island Beach, snacked on some fruit, and enjoyed the sun. The peninsula is a popular picnic spot or stroll year-round. Even photographers often find their way here to capture beautiful wedding photos among the ancient ruins.

2. Rodney Bay

One of the most popular areas on Saint Lucia is located in the north of the island – Rodney Bay. The bay and the town of the same name are the island’s entertainment and recreation center. Here you’ll find many hotels and vacation rentals. The island’s two largest shopping centers, clubs, and a casino are also located there. You won’t have to miss out on restaurants, bars, and cafés in Rodney Bay and the beautiful harbor either.

Our first accommodation was just a stone’s throw from Reduit Beach. The long sandy beach is one of the most beautiful on the entire island. It offers a beautiful view of Pigeon Island. We also enjoyed the harbor, as some really good restaurants have set up shop there. Café Ole and the Boardwalk Bar are highly recommended. On nice sunny days, you can sit by the water and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Incidentally, the SIXT rental car station is right next door. We picked up our rental car there.

3. Gros Islet

The weather wasn’t really on our side for the first few days. Nevertheless, we wanted to get out and explore the area a bit. We landed in the village of Gros Islet and strolled through the streets and alleys. It is the northeasternmost fishing village on the island and is located between Rodney Bay and Cap Estate. Small, colorful wooden houses adorn the streets. Many of them are somewhat run-down.

You’ll find a few local restaurants, shops, and simple accommodations. The legendary “Friday Night Jump” takes place here every Friday. Then the place transforms into a Caribbean party mile with loud music, drinks, delicious food, and a lively party atmosphere. Unfortunately, our party was literally ruined. It poured with rain, so the evening unfortunately couldn’t take place.

4. The Capital, Castries

The island’s capital is located in the northwest of the island. Today, more than 66,000 people live here. Castries looks back on a turbulent past. In 1927 and 1948, the city was almost completely destroyed by fierce fires, but it survived. Today, the city is considered the commercial center of the island. It’s not exactly a city to behold, but there are a few interesting places in and around Castries.

The city lies in a bay, surrounded by steep and densely forested mountains. Unfortunately, there are hardly any historic buildings from the colonial era left, as almost everything burned down in the great fires of the past. Castries has a popular cruise port. Here, at the modern Pointe Seraphine pier, the large ships dock directly. From there, it’s only 15 minutes to the immediate city center.

A detour to the market halls is particularly popular. Here you’ll find exotic fruits and vegetables, local handicrafts, textiles, spices, and much more. If you want a beautiful view of Castries, you should take a detour to the Morne Fortune. From there, you can see the city and the entire north of the island. From the Castries City View Point, you can also get a great view of the city and the harbor. The Morne Bakery is also popular at the top of the hill. It was recommended to us by our accommodation owner.

And one more thing: In Babonneau (10 km from Castries), Rainforest Adventures offers some cool activities. You can ride through the lush rainforest in an open-air gondola and enjoy the amazing views of the island. There’s also a zip line with 18 stations and a four-hour birdwatching tour. We didn’t do the tour ourselves but discovered it during our research. It’s definitely pretty cool.

5. Marigot Bay

The bay of the rich and beautiful. At least a few celebrities have their vacation residences here. For us, Marigot Bay is definitely one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean. Here you’ll find a small natural harbor amidst the green hills, with many yachts and boats bobbing in the turquoise water. A small headland juts deep into the bay with a light sandy beach, loungers, and coconut palms.

You can only reach this headland by ferry. From the small jetty, you can take a round trip ferry for 5 EC dollars. If you want to go to the restaurant, the ride is even free. However, you must present a receipt from the restaurant on the return trip.

In the surrounding hills, you can see numerous villas and guesthouses. A few resorts have also settled here. We went on a great kayaking tour with DFH Kayaking. We kayaked through Marigot Bay and then along the coast to Roseau Beach. From there, we continued across the Roseau River into the mangrove forests. We highly recommend this tour. The total duration was about 3 hours. Cost: €57 per person.

6. Anse Chastanet Beach

One of the most beautiful beaches is hidden away in a bay. Anse Chastanet Beach is difficult to reach by car. Without our SUV, we probably would have turned back. But the bumpy road is worth it. This is also where the most expensive hotel on the entire island is located – the Jade Mountain Resort.

You can park your car in the parking lot with a clear conscience. From there, it’s only a few meters’ walk to the beach. Here you’ll find a dive center, a restaurant, a small shop, restrooms, and the Jade Mountain beach area.

We rented snorkeling goggles on site and jumped straight into the crystal-clear water. We spotted many small, colorful fish. Things get more exciting, however, if you take the boat a little further out. In the restaurant, you can have coffee, order a fresh smoothie, or order hot meals. The prices are quite expensive. But when do you ever get to eat right by the sea, overlooking the crystal-clear water, palm trees, and sandy beach?

7. Fond Doux Plantation

Now let’s move on to a very interesting tour. If you’d like to learn more about fruits, spices, plants, and chocolate production, we recommend the Heritage Tour at Fond Doux Plantation. The plantation dates back to the 19th century and now houses 15 unique cottages and bungalows. There’s also a restaurant, a small shop, a spa area with a pool, and a huge Garden of Eden. Not only can you learn interesting things there, but you can also spend the night.

The tour is accompanied by a guide. He will show you all the different plants and explain, among other things, how chocolate is made in Saint Lucia. For the first time in our lives, we held a cocoa fruit in our hands and even tasted the flesh. We were also able to pick and snack on many exotic fruits directly from the tree. The many beautiful flowers and trees are also a real eye-catcher. At the end, a snack or dinner awaits you; you can decide and book this in advance.

With a snack, the tour costs 20 US dollars and with dinner, 40 US dollars. Unfortunately, our guide was very bored and just rushed us through the complex. We were very disappointed with this guide. We certainly could have learned a lot more with a more competent guide. Tip: Hotel Chocolat was recommended to us several times. They also offer tours. The Rabot Estate was also highly recommended to us.

8. Tet Paul Nature Trail

Right next to the Fond Doux Plantation is the next highlight. Fancy a relaxing walk with great views? Then head to the Tet Paul Nature Trail. The walk takes around 45 minutes and features numerous great spots. From there, you can see the Pitons, the beautiful Sugar Beach and the bay, and also the hilly hinterland. You can do the tour with a guide or on your own. The price doesn’t change. The guide can tell you a lot about the plants and their uses. Admission is $10 per person.

9. Gros Piton Nature Trail

Looking for action and a bit of exercise? When we explore a country, we usually climb the highest point. At least if possible. And so we wanted to climb one of the two Pitons. We chose the Gros Piton Nature Trail (786 meters high). The tour starts in the small village at the foot of the mountain in Fond Gens Libre. The guides are already waiting for you there. Grab one and head to the registration booth. There you pay for your tour (30 US dollars) and off you go. The tour may only be undertaken with a guide.

Unfortunately, we were unlucky with the weather; it rained almost the entire time. Nevertheless, it was fun climbing and hiking through the dense jungle. And we’re talking about a truly picture-perfect jungle. At times, we felt like Tarzan and Jane. After about 1.5 hours, we reached the top of the summit. Unfortunately, all we saw was a white wall of clouds and rain.

In good weather, you can see the entire island from here. After about 3.5 hours, we were back in the village. The sore muscles lasted for a whole week. We would still do the tour again. But you should really be fit for this climb. Many reportedly turn back halfway through because it’s just too strenuous.

10. Sulphur Springs

Sulfur Springs are located in the area around Piton. They form the most volcanically active region in the Lesser Antilles and never cease to amaze visitors. Bubbling, boiling, and stinking are everywhere. The springs are often referred to as the “world’s only drive-in volcano.” In the heart of the Sulphur Springs, the water bubbles at up to 170 degrees Celsius. Dense clouds of steam also arise. You can drive right up to the shore of the steaming springs.

The tour is said to take about an hour. Afterwards, you can take a mud bath. You can rub the volcanic mud from the Sulphur Springs onto your body. The minerals are said to have a very positive effect on your skin. Since we had just been to Iceland and had experienced many sulfur springs and mud holes up close, we avoided this attraction this time. The tour, including a mud bath, costs around 13 US dollars.

11. Sugar Beach

The Beautiful Sugar Beach. It is located in this picturesque bay with a breathtaking backdrop. The Viceroy Resort and the Sugar Beach Residences are located on the beach. Therefore, you can’t get all the way down to the beach by car.

We had to park at the top, go through the resort entrance, and then walk the 1.2 kilometers downhill. The way back was particularly strenuous. But the trip was truly worth it. The view of the Pitons, the crystal-clear water, and the white sand made up for all the effort.

12. Balenbouche Estate

The Balenbouche Estate – a A fascinating and beautiful complex. We arrived on this unique plantation without any prior knowledge. In 1984, Uta Lawaetz came to the island from Germany to save her husband’s plantation from ruin. She still lives here with her daughters on this estate today.

Unique cottages were designed and built here with great attention to detail. They still lend a hand and let their ideas run wild. We had the opportunity to meet Uta and Verena personally and were impressed by their initiative, courage, and love of nature. They showed us the entire area and all the hidden highlights.

Here, the ingredients for the food grow in their own garden, the water is filtered, and they prefer to build something from old things. New. They don’t want to have anything to do with the throwaway society and mass consumption here. It’s all about peace, ease, and proximity to nature.

On the grounds is an old barn, which is used for yoga classes. In the middle of the property, there is also an old sugar mill from the 18th century, a beautiful water lily pond, a few ruins, and the unique plantation house. You’ll learn more about our stay at the Balenbouche Estate soon in a separate post.

13. Village of Laborie

Not far from the Balenbouche Estate is the small, charming fishing village. Laborie. This picture-book town with its colorful French colonial houses, narrow streets, and beautiful beach is simply a favorite. Hardly any tourists venture to Laborie, which is why you can still immerse yourself in authentic and genuine Caribbean life. We were always greeted warmly by the locals. On the beach, we were able to enjoy the sun almost entirely alone and watch the local children play.

14. Des Cartiers Trail

And once again, we headed out into nature. The Des Cartiers Trail is one of the most beautiful hiking trails on the east coast in the lush rainforest of Saint Lucia. The nearly 4-kilometer-long trail is easy to manage and requires No particular fitness is required. However, the high humidity might be a bit of a challenge for some.

The flora and fauna are particularly impressive. The tour is only permitted with a guide. The start of the hike is really difficult to find. We got lost several times. It’s best to ask in advance exactly how to get there quickly. Fee: 10 US dollars per person. Organized tours with transfers and extras can be found here: St. Lucia Rep.

15. Latille Waterfalls

The trip to the Latille Waterfalls was recommended to us several times, but unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time in the end. no longer for that. There is apparently a small waterfall with a natural pool here. But the real highlight is said to be the Rastafarian Joseph, who lovingly cares for the area. He is an experienced farmer and passionate environmentalist. He will tell you many great things about the lifestyle and farming methods of the Rastafarians. Entrance fee is around $4.

16. Dennery

And since we’re already in the east, let’s head straight to Dennery. There are several highlights here. First, the famous Sault Falls (also known as Dennery Falls). The water plunges 15 to 20 meters from a cliff and forms a natural pool in which you can swim. You can reach the waterfall by walking along the Dennery River.

Very close to Dennery is the Treetop Adventure Park, which offers various highlights. Here you can ride the island’s fastest zipline and try out the 12 stations. high above the rainforest. Mountain bike tours to the waterfall are also offered here. If you’d rather learn more about the flora and fauna, a guided hike might be just the thing for you.

Other Activities & Highlights:

• Kitesurfing in the south of the island
• Cooking classes
• Whale and dolphin watching
• Scuba diving: Dive Saint Lucia or Scuba Steve’s Diving
• Horseback riding: East Coast Riding Stable or Atlantic Shores Riding Stables
• Millet Bird Sanctuary Trail
• Anse La Raye Fish Fry Friday
• Enbas Saut Waterfalls Trail
• Diamond Waterfall & Botanical Garden
• New Jerusalem Mineral Baths
• Mountain biking in Anse Mamin
• Edmund Forest Trail
• Toraille Waterfall
• Vieux Fort Wetlands
• Lighthouse in Vieux Fort
• Quad tours with ATV Paradise Tours
• Pink Plantation House
• Mamiku Gardens
• and much, much more!