Official Language:
English
Secondary Language:
English
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Currency:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar & US Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 160,000 people call St Lucia home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for St Lucia: December-May is the driest and coolest time to visit St Lucia. Day temperatures are in the 70s & 80s°F (21-27°C) and night temperatures in the 60s & 70s °F (16-21°C) During the hottest time of year, which is June-August, daytime temperatures can reach the 90°F/32°C! The rainy season is June-November with numerous short yet intense showers. Trade winds provide breezes year-round.
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Pointe Seraphine in Castries
Casual Castries, will wind you through lush residential areas graced by Victorian buildings, and send you into the mountains for beautiful scenic stops. Journey on through Banana Valley, before arriving in Marigot Bay, a tranquil blue lagoon surrounded by lush green hills and a palm lined shoreline.
St Lucia is home to great beaches, friendly people, captivating mountain scenery, a steaming volcano, plantations galore, bird watching, scuba diving, sailing, snorkeling, and hiking. With all of the natural beauty and hiking trails, St. Lucia is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to visit a Caribbean island. If you love great beaches amid beautiful scenery with plenty of peace and quiet you will be very happy and content in St Lucia.
As with most of the Windward Islands, St. Lucia was originally inhabited by the Arawak, who were driven out by the Caribbean before the arrival of Europeans. Accounts differ as to who the first Europeans were to visit St. Lucia: Some say that Columbus sighted the island in December 1502, while others believe that it was another Spanish expedition, a group of shipwrecked French sailors or Dutch explorers who first reached the island. The Caribbean warriors prevented any permanent settlement of the island until the mid 1600s, when the French colonists established themselves upon St Lucia.
St. Lucia bounced back and forth between France and England approximately 14 times. As a result, both countries gave influence to the island's culture. In 1814 France ceded it to England, and it remained an English colony until the 1970s.
St. Lucia gained its independence from England in 1979 and today is now a member of the British Commonwealth
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Attractions |
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"Drive in" volcano
Located near Soufriere on the southern part of the island. The only "drive in" volcano in the world.
Marigot Bay
Enjoy a beautiful viewing experience while taking the journey to Marigot Bay.
The Pitons
Experience the mineral baths and the botanical gardens.
Other attractions worth seeing include: Bagshaw Studios, the view from the St.
Lucian Fragrance Factory, the banana plantations and the twin peaks of St. Lucia.
Beaches
Beaches tend to be very busy. The most popular beaches for cruise ship passengers are located near the St. Lucian Hotel.
Shopping: A duty free market at Pointe Seraphine offers visitors excellent shopping opportunities for jewelry, china, crystal and watches.
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More Information |
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St. Lucia Tourist Board
Phone: 800 822-5368
Web: www.st-lucia.com
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