Saint Lucia

• AirportHewanorra (UVF), George F. L. Charles (SLU)
• CurrencyEast Caribbean dollar (XCD)
• LanguageEnglish, Kwéyòl
• Best timeDecember to May

Saint Lucia's twin volcanic spires, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, rise straight from the sea near Soufrière and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island is mountainous and green, with rainforest trails, waterfalls and cocoa estates.

It's a favourite for honeymoons, with hillside resorts looking out at the Pitons, but also has lively Friday-night street parties at Gros Islet and good diving along the west coast.

Top things to do

• Hike Gros Piton with a local guide
• Bathe in the mud pools at Sulphur Springs
• Swim at Sugar Beach between the Pitons
• Join the Gros Islet Friday street party
• Visit Pigeon Island National Park

Landmarks on Saint Lucia

Volcanic peaks

The Pitons

Saint Lucia's twin volcanic spires and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Volcano

Sulphur Springs

The 'drive-in volcano': steaming vents and warm mud baths.

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Map

Where to stay

Getting there & around

Long-haul flights land at Hewanorra in the south, about 75–90 minutes by road from Rodney Bay. Regional flights use George F. L. Charles near Castries.

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Cross over: nearby islands & regions

Combine Saint Lucia with a neighbour. Distances are straight-line.

Martinique81 km awayDominica172 km awayBarbados175 km awayGrenada213 km awayCartagena & Colombia's CaribbeanNeighbouring region · 1,627 kmBermudaNeighbouring region · 2,081 km

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