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Beach Destinations Near St. Lucia

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(48 mi.)
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(49 mi.)
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(52 mi.)
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(64 mi.)
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St. Lucia Beach Travel Tips

By Matt Link

Temperatures can rise to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in summer, but the trade winds keep the island cool. December through May is the drier season, but also the busier tourist season.
St. Lucia has awful roads, so taxis are recommended instead of rental cars. Most drivers are trained as guides. Cabs are unmetered, but rates are fixed tariffs set by the government.
All of St. Lucia’s beaches are open to the public, even hotel beaches. Just be aware that hotels will charge non-guests for chaise lounges and beach equipment.
The western (leeward) side of the island has calmer waters for swimming, and it’s where the majority of the best hotels are located.
With over a mile of soft beige sand lining clear waters, the most popular beach on the island is Reduit Beach at Rodney Bay. You’ll also find miles of reef-protected white sand beaches at Vieux Fort, at the southern end of the island.

Beach Overview: St. Lucia

By Matt Link

Floating between Martinique and St. Vincent in the West Indies, English-speaking St. Lucia is a mountainous island of some 238 square miles and about 160,000 inhabitants. Word is out about the island's stunning beauty, and it's now one of the premier destinations in the Caribbean (especially for honeymooners, who supposedly make up a third of the tourists).Read More

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Hotels

from: $454

Anse Chastanet Resort - Hotel

1 Anse Chastanet Road,
Soufriere, St. Lucia

Distance: 8.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $413

The Landings St. Lucia - Hotel

Rodney Bay
Rodney Bay, St. Lucia

Distance: 12.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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from: $179

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort - Hotel

Laberellotte Bay Box 1504 Castries
Castries, St. Lucia

Distance: 10.5 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

SS Stavronikita Wreck Dive

400 yards offshore, near West Terrace onthe the western shore

Distance: 103.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: SS Stavronikita Wreck Dive is a 365 ft Greek freighter that lies in 120 feet of water. It was intentionally sunk in order to form an artificial reef, and today divers can see numerous fish and corals.... Read More

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Crane Beach

Water's Edge
Crane, Barbados

Distance: 109.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Critter Corner Dive Site

West side of Young Island

Distance: 67.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Critter Corner is a 32-foot dive where divers can see yellowface pike blenny, seahorses, pistol shrimp, cardinal fish and other exotic marine animals.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near St. Lucia


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Other Smaller Airports near St. Lucia

	Distance (mi.)
George F L Charles	7.6map
Martinique Lamentin Airport	46.9map
St Vincent E.T. Joshua Airport	52.9map

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