Castries
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Good Place to Relax,
Town / City
Saint Lucia’s pint-sized port capital Castries is usually experienced as a stopping-off point on the way to one of the island’s beaches or resorts. While successive fires and hurricanes have periodically devastated the city there are still traces of the colonial era, when Saint Lucia bounced between French and British control. The Castries Heritage Walk will point out the city’s historical highlights.
Otherwise the city’s greatest appeal lies in its relaxed lifestyle, providing an easy introduction to the leisurely pace of island life. Head for the Jeremie Street Market to savor the taste of the tropics or just wander the streets and start adjusting your body clock.
Latest Reviews
Review by Crysella M, April 2013
Doing what: St Lucia Shore Excursion: Soufriere Island Delight
As in many of our Viator tours, the group had only four travelers. Our guide showed the many different aspects of the island. The most informative part of the tour was the visit to a banana plantation where we learned how the fruit was nurtured from sprout to packing for their trip to England. We experienced the sights, sounds and smells of the beaches, mountains, volcanoes, gardens, waterfalls, and Pitons of this lovely and friendly island. Although we had some delicious island bread, We felt the tour could have been extended 45 minutes to include a time to grab a snack or lunch. S and C
Review by Jennifer R, April 2013
Doing what: St Lucia Shore Excursion: Aerial Tram and Rainforest Tour
Had a great time on the aerial tram. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and we really enjoyed this trip.
Review by Joseph H, USA, April 2013
Doing what: St Lucia Shore Excursion: Soufriere Island Delight
the driver was funny and knowledgeable, made impromptu stops that were a delight. picked us up on time and got us back in time, A great tour overall.
Practical Info
Castries is located in the north of Saint Lucia’s west coast. Cruise ships dock directly in the harbor and George F. L. Charles Airport is very close to the city center, though most long-haul flights land at Hewanorra in the island’s south.
