St Lucia Beaches are different from one another. Some have grey sand, some
black sand and some white powdered sand. But one thing is common to them. They are exotic
beaches surrounded by awe inspiring views of the vas verdant vegetation of this lovely
island.
The beaches are also home of many St Lucia Resorts where you can spend your All
Inclusive vacations, where everything including air is included. We have been to St Lucia
a few times during the years and every time we like it more. The people are sweet and
service oriented and you cannot ask for a better service in the resorts.
You'll find that many beaches offer an array of Caribbean Sports ranging from Caribbean
snorkeling and scuba diving to Beach volley ball and Horse Riding.
Here is a brief description by area -
NorthwestCoast
Choc Bay
This long stretch of sandy beaches and coconut palm trees is close to Castries, the
capital and the major hotels and resorts. This is an ideal beach for families with small
children due to its calm waters. Here you can rent all kind of sports equipment. The Gable
wood shopping center is located not far from here.
Rodney Bay
This area is well known for its long stretch of white sandy beach with enough greenery
for shade. There are many hotels lined through the beach that provide rental equipment for
all kind of Caribbean Sports. Going north you keep seeing just sand and beach until you
get to Pigeons Island. This beach is very popular with locals on the weekend.
Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island is connected to the mainland with a causeway. It is now a recreational
area with beaches and picnic areas.
Marigot Bay
I would say that this is the perfect Romantic Getaway in St Lucia. It is bordered by
green lush mountains and the beach is bordered by palm trees. There are some deserted
beaches there as well as anchorage for Yachts.
Vigie
It is a popular beach with locals with great sand an lots of shade. It is located
parallel to the airport near Castries.
Labrelotte Bay
A great beach situated between the Landings Resort and the East Winds Inn.
SouthCoast
Anse Chastanet
Home to several beaches resorts and a popular marine great for snorkeling and all kind
of sports.
Soufriere
It is located north of the city of the same name. From here you may have an impressive
view of the Pitons. The sand is dark and this beach is popular with locals and tourists
alike.
Cas En Bas
Due to its constant Trade Winds this beach is ideal for windsurfing. You may rent a
surfing board and even take lessons on this beach. Kayaks are also available for rent.
Anse Cochon
Accessible only by boat, this beach has black volcanic sands and very calm
waters. The coral reefs present here are ideal for snorkeling.
Anse de Sables
This beach is looking out to the Maria Islands. It is very windy and therefore great
for surfing. The wind surf center of Club Aquarius is located here.
Jalousie
This extremely beautiful beach is where the Hilton is located and where we stayed last
time. The beach use to be grey, but the hotel imported white beach to cover them.
Anse Des Pitons
This is a beach to relax at the foot of the Pitons. It is crescent shaped beach
situated actually between the Gros Piton and the Petit Piton
East Coast
As in many of the islands, the Atlantic Coast is windy and the beaches are rough. I
don't recommend swimming but it is worth the visit for the spectacular views. Some of the
beaches are difficult to reach with regular vehicles. You may need a 4-wheel drive. This
area is also important for naturists and bird watchers.
Anse Louvet
You cannot drive to this beach. The walk from Desbarra is about a 3 hour treck. Once
you arrive you'll discover a beautiful secluded beach. Watching the waves hit the cliffs
is a show by itself. Here you are surrounded by the La Sorciere Mountains.
DonkeyBeach
It is a unique experience because of the outstanding views. You have to walk from Gros
Islet, but the walk is worth it. I highly recommend a visit to St Lucia, the land of the
Pitons and home to the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
Golden sand, gentle clear azure water, beautiful sunsets; everyone's vision
of a perfect Caribbean beach and that is Reduit Beach in St Lucia. Located
in the Rodney Bay area in the northwest of the island, Reduit Beach is a
24/7 beauty. Reduit Beach is part of the larger Rodney Bay but divided from
the rest of the bay by the entrance channel to the Rodney Bay Marina.
The beach is ringed by several hotels but there are several public access
points with the main entrance being at the side of the Rodney Bay Police
Post alongside the Spinnaker Restaurant. The sea is extremely calm along
this beach with the northern and southern ends being the calmest. There is a
very gentle slope as you enter the water. All along the beach there are
chairs and umbrellas for rental although those directly in front of the
hotels are reserved for hotel guests. Each of the hotels along the beach has
a restaurant on the beach front plus there are other restaurants along the
beach so getting a drink or snack is very easy.
For those who want more activity than lounging in the sun or swimming,
several water sports are available along the beach. Have little children
with you and want an activity for them; No Problem Man, Splash Island, a
large inflatable water park is located on the northern end of this beach.
Want to do a little fishing as part of your vacation; No Problem Man, the
rocks at the northern end that mark the entrance channel to the marina
provide a good location for exactly that. Just want to lounge on a chair and
enjoy the view; No Problem Man, there is that calm blue green ocean, the
verdant green hillside on the south, the view of Pigeon Island on the north
with yachts at anchor bobbing in the water.
The southern end of the beach has no hotels backing it and is the most
shaded with numerous almond trees. It is at this end of the beach that you
will find most of the local population congregating especially on weekends
with parents bringing their children to play and swim. On a weekend the
music is pumped out of vehicles at this end and local food served from under
tents. At this end there is small fish fry shack that serves beers. Even at
this end of Reduit Beach you can get beach chairs for rental.
One aspect of this beach to be aware of is that it is a popular beach and on
the days that cruise ships visit St Lucia the beach can be crowded in the
mid-afternoon.
