Vieux Fort
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Beach,
Town / City
Vieux Fort, as its name implies, was settled as a French fort, an installation which dates to the 17th century and can still be visited today. The town later came to prominence as the center of the agriculture industry and it remains a busy commercial center to this day.
The surrounding area is of more interest than the town itself. Start your explorations with stunning views at Saint Lucia’s southernmost point, where a lighthouse looks south towards Saint Vincent.
And on the Atlantic coast you’ll find the long Anse des Sables beach. Be prepared for bigger waves, stronger winds and fewer facilities than you’d experience in west coast resorts, but also far fewer people. The beach faces the Maria Islands, and there’s a meeting point at the southern end of the beach for expeditions to this protected off-shore habitat.
Latest Reviews
Review by A Chay S, August 2011
Doing what: Rainforest Canopy Adventure from Vieux Fort or North Island, St Lucia
Great staff! Very friendly and informative. The zipline was exhilerating!
Review by Christopher N, USA, July 2010
Doing what: Rainforest Canopy Adventure from Vieux Fort or North Island, St Lucia
Review by J.R., Canada, April 2012
Doing what: Rainforest Canopy Adventure from Vieux Fort or North Island, St Lucia
My teenage son and I had a great time. It was worth it even though it was raining. Our guides - Annie, baby! and Chubby - were wonderful and provided a lot of background information during the van ride to and from Dennery. They would stop occasionally so we could get photos - bread fruit trees, pineapple, a small boa constrictor at the side of the road near a broken coconut, etc. I discovered there is a zipline closer to the Northern resorts, near Castries, but I think going to Dennery was better - we saw a lot of St. Lucian life on the trip, and the zipline system in Dennery is a series of 12 lines, and felt quite professionally done. The only downside is that the winding roads of St. Lucia can make you nauseated if you're prone to car sickness.
Practical Info
Vieux Fort is at Saint Lucia’s southern tip. It is adjacent to Hewannora International Airport, the arrival point for most long-haul flights to the island. From there, buses and taxis head out to resorts and hotels, concentrated on the west coast.
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