Things To Do
Pigeon Island National Park
A short walk from The Grande, Pigeon Island combines history and natural beauty. Pigeon Island is where the infamous pirate, Jamb de Bois, created a camp to ambush Spanish trade ships and is home to a fort built by the English to fight the French. Visitors can climb around the ruins of Fort Rodney and pass cannons while watching nature slowly reclaim the island. Visitors can also snorkel, sail, and dive just off the shores.
The Pitons
For incredible views, natural beauty, and the thrill of a challenge, explore The Pitons. The Pitons might be St. Lucia’s most famous landmarks, featured on almost every postcard and advertisement for the island. The Pitons are made up of two volcanic plugs: Gros Piton (2,530 ft) and Petit Piton (2,438 ft). Hikes can be booked through Sandals or independently.
Sulfur Springs
Looking for hot springs, a volcano, a waterfall, and a mud bath all in one? Sulphur Springs offers it all. The mud baths at Sulphur Springs attract people from all over the world. The detoxification properties of the mud said to help heal sun burns, eczema, arthritis, sore joints, and more. The waterfall itself gushes 50 feet over a cliff and cascades into a pool at the center of a charmingly landscaped garden. On days when the force of the waterfall is mild, you can enjoy an invigorating back and shoulder massage. Trips can be booked through Sandals or independently.
Soufriere
Of all St. Lucia’s towns, Soufrière is one of the most recognizable. The town’s name comes from the sulfurous aromas created by the volcanoes. Explore the town square and get to know the culture of St. Lucia while shopping for a few souvenirs along the way. The St. Lucia Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens are also located in this town and some visitors use Soufrière as a base to hike out to Toraille to cool off in the natural rainforest. Tours can be booked through Sandals or independently. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g147345-Soufriere_Soufriere_Quarter_St_Lucia-Vacations.html
Diamond Botanical Gardens
The Diamond Falls are consistently described as one of the natural wonders of St Lucia. Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens, a six-acre multi-award winning tourism site, is an attractive, alluring, and peaceful retreat from the outside world. Enjoy the beauty and sultry warmth of the tropics whilst walking through lush fertile vegetation and marvelling at the diverse range of tropical flowers and plant life. You have just stepped into a world with a breathtaking waterfall, hot mineral springs fill the historical baths with age old medicinal waters and flora and fauna abounds. The Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens is both a historic and a naturally beautiful site. Visits can be booked through Sandals or independently.
Gros Islet Friday Night Street Party
The Gros Islet Street party has taken place every Friday for more than 50 years (with the exception of Good Friday). Every Friday, starting at sunset, the residents of Gros Islet fire up their barbecues, ice own the Piton beer, set up table-top bars in the streets, and get ready to welcome thousands of revelers to their vibrant fishing village. Arts and crafts vendors lay out their stalls and the town center becomes DJ central with a giant sound system to keep the street party bumping until the early hours of Saturday morning. Bring your appetite for fresh fish caught only hours before cooking by the town’s fishermen as well as other local favorites like conch, spiny lobster, and bwigo (whelks).
Rodney Bay
Rodney Bay Village is the north island’s nightlife central. A wide variety of exceptional restaurants serve dinner from all cuisines. Late night bars and clubs bustle with locals and visitors alike. As you walk down the strip, be sure to stop by one of the regular karaoke and light music nights at various venues to enjoy up-tempo soca and cool reggae.
Edmund Forest Reserve
Hike past streaming waterfalls and past rushing streams to reach some of the best views on the island. There are lookouts around the reserve where you can see the small towns and pristine beaches below. Along the way, you might spot some of the island’s more exotic birds and even a few small mammals. If you’re looking for a less strenuous hike, this is the place for you.