Things to do in Saint Lucia

There are numerous activities to enjoy on the beautiful island paradise of Saint Lucia. All the beaches here are open to the public, with some of the most beautiful beaches found in the northwest of the island near Pigeon Point, Rodney Bay and Choc Bay. There are some wonderful swimming opportunities out here as well as some good snorkeling.

If you are interested in diving, then coming to St Lucia is well worth your while as there are numerous caves, marine reefs and underwater drop-offs to explore. Most of the diving is done on the southern and western sides of Saint Lucia. Anse Chastanet boasts some of the best reef diving with the waters here designated a marine park and home to a plethora of sea life including many brightly colored corals and sponges as well as a wide variety of tropical fish. The snorkeling here is also world class.

A popular dive spot in Saint Lucia has to be the Keyhole Pinnacles. Here you can find four marine mountains to explore. Rising some 1000 feet from the ocean floor, these peaks stop just below the surface of the water and home to many beautiful fans, hard and soft corals as a wide variety of sea sponges. When you come diving here don’t forget to bring a camera for some great underwater shots.

If you are interested in wreck diving, the Lesleen near Anse Cochon is a great dive. You can also try some excellent snorkeling out here as well. The beaches near Petit Piton and Gros Piton also offer some good snorkeling opportunities with a wide variety of marine life to see.

Hiking is another popular activity in St Lucia with three main trekking trials into the mountainous interior of the island. Each of these trials is different and offers some great views. The three trails are; the Barre de L’isle Trail, which is a rainforest hike; the Des Cartiers Rainforest Trail; which provides some great views of the rare Saint Lucia parrot and the Edmond Forest Reserve Trail that offers some wonderful views of Mt Gimie, the highest peak on Saint Lucia.

Horseback riding, golf, tennis and squash are all popular things to do on Saint Luca, while there is also some wonderful windsurfing to enjoy. You can try windsurfing at Reduit Beach, or if you are interested in some really challenging conditions head to Fort Vieux, where there are strong winds and the water is rough.