The Ultimate List of St. Lucia Landmarks You Should Visit

St. Lucia’s landmarks are some of the fascinating places in the Caribbean. Most of these locations will leave you breathless if you’ve never visited before. St. Lucia is one of the most visited islands of the Caribbean by both cruise passengers and person’s looking for the ultimate all-inclusive vacation. That’s because it is one of the most beautiful and romantic islands in the Caribbean.

Apart from St. Lucia’s natural beauty, you might wonder what else is St. Lucia famous for.

Well, aside from the natural St. Lucia landmarks, many attractions that are rooted in St. Lucian culture and history. Some you may have heard about, but others are hidden gems. Some of the other major attractions unique to St Lucia include a drive-in volcano, beautiful black sand beaches, dramatic volcanic mountains, fishing villages with colorful boots lining their shores and lush forests covering its mountains and hillsides.

St Lucia’s historical landmarks are well preserved. These landmarks reveal a mixture of British, French and native Caribbean cultures. A visit to these St. Lucia landmarks will provide you with a holistic experience that will help you understand a lot about present St. Lucian of life. If you want to experience St. Lucia fully, a visit to its landmarks is a must.

 

St. Lucia Landmarks in Gros Islet

Pigeon Island National Landmark

Pigeon Island national park is one of St. Lucia’s most iconic landmarks. A visit to St. Lucia would not be complete without visiting this historic site. Not only that, but pigeon Island national landmark provides beautiful views of the entire north of St. Lucia. When you visit Pigeon Island National Park, you will learn a lot about the Battle for St. Lucia between the French and the British. The park has many old cannons, relics and old barracks from the wars. The park also has many locations for guests enjoyment. There is a lovely quiet beach, restaurants, and spots where you can have a picnic with the family.

Fort Rodney

This historic attraction is inside pigeon Island National Park at its second highest point. Fort Rodney is an old fort where you will find old war cannons and a barracks where prisoners of war were jailed during the battle between the British and the French. Since fort Rodney is at one of the highest points at Pigeon Island National Park, it provides views of the entire Rodney Bay area, the extended north of St. Lucia and you can even see the island Martinique from a distance.

Rodney Bay

Rodney Bay is probably the most significant tourist center in St. Lucia. It is located in the heart of the north of the island. There you will find St. Lucia’s most popular beaches, largest hotels, famous restaurants, and the largest shopping malls. Rodney bay also has a large marina that encloses the waters of the Caribbean Sea. The marina is a favorite mooring spot for yachtsman all over the globe. Rodney Bay is also blessed with two beautiful beaches – Reduit beach and Pigeon Island beach further to the North. If you like engaging in water sports, the beaches at Rodney Bay is a must visit. Rodney Bay also features an upscale residential area. It’s hillside feature impressive homes owned by wealthy and upper-middle-class St. Lucians.

 

St. Lucia Landmarks in Soufriere

Sulphur Springs Park

Have you ever had a mud bath before? Even if you have, the Sulphur Springs could prove to be the place where experience your most thrilling mud bath. This landmark is one of St. Lucia’s main tourist attractions. The Sulphur Springs receives thousands of visitors year round and for a good reason. It is the only drive-in volcano in the Caribbean.

The informative tour guides at the Sulphur Springs will give you a lot of insight about the geological history of this now dormant volcano. A visit to the Sulphur Springs also gives you an opportunity to bathe in sulphuric water from the volcano which is said to be good for your skin.

The Pitons

The Pitons is a Saint Lucia landmark that will take your breath away. These two twin-peaked mountains rising from the Caribbean Sea will leave you amazed when viewed from the air. You’ll be dazzled when you see them from the ground. And, we guarantee that you’ll be blown away if you see them rising from the bottom of the ocean If you dive surrounding waters of the Pitons. If you’re adventurous, you can even get the opportunity to hike to the summit of Gros Piton. The view from the top is fantastic.

Diamond Mineral Baths

The diamond mineral baths is another one of St. Lucia’s famous tourist attractions. This attraction was built way back in 1786. A dip in the heated pools of the diamond mineral baths is one of the most soothing and relaxing things you can do while visiting St. Lucia. Both locals and visitors have agreed that the waters from the heated pools are therapeutic. Right next to the mineral baths you will find the Diamond Botanical Gardens. If you want to connect with nature, you can take a walk through the colorful plants inside the Botanical Gardens.

Morne Coubaril Estate

Morne Courbaril estate is the oldest French plantation in St. Lucia. To get a tour of this estate, you will be taken around via horseback riding. At this estate, you will get to see various traditional agricultural practices that people still use in some rural areas of St. Lucia. You will get a first-hand look at how sugar cane syrup is produced, how the coconut is processed into various food products and how cocoa is processed before it’s made into products like chocolate. This St. Lucia landmark will appeal to visitors who want to take a trip back into the history of St. Lucia’s agriculture and food production.

Tet Paul Nature Trail

The Tet Paul Nature Trail offers visitors the most spectacular views of the south of St. Lucia. This nature trail passes through the tropical forests of the piton management area. From the highest peak of the Tet Paul, nature trail visitors can see all the way to St. Vincent. Trekking through the tet paul nature trail will take hikers at least 45 minutes to complete. All along the hike through the Tet Paul Nature Trail, you get to sample various exotic fruits of St. Lucia. You will always also get to see how our ancestral Amerindians made cassava bread. One of the highlights of the Tet Paul nature trail is the Stairway to Heaven. It is a flight of stairs that will take you up to a viewing point which provides a 360-degree view of the countryside.

 

St. Lucia Landmarks in Castries

Morne Fortune

During the battle for St. Lucia in the 18th and 19th centuries, the British army established a naval fort in Castries. To protect the port, the British established what is today known as Morne Fortune. If you wish to take a trip back in history to a time when the British and the French battled for St. Lucia, you should certainly consider visiting this iconic St. Lucia landmark. Mourne fortune overlooks the Castries Harbour and provides brilliant views of St. Lucia’s capital and the north of St. Lucia.

Marigot Bay

Marigot Bay is considered to be one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean. It’s a popular tourist destination and St. Lucia landmark. Marigot Bay has been mentioned in novels, songs and has even been featured in multiple favorite movies scenes. Marigot Bay is nothing short of an exotic Caribbean Paradise. It features a small but beautiful white sand beach with coconut palms, surrounded by hillsides of lush green vegetation. Marigot Bay has many villas, vacation homes,  small hotels, restaurants & bars and some of the best chill spots and hideaways in St. Lucia.

Derek Walcott Square

The Derek Walcott  Square was named after one of St. Lucia’s Nobel laureates Derek Walcott. This Square is found in the heart of the capital of St. Lucia. It sits between the Cathedral of the immaculate conception and the city’s public library. Around the square, you will also find some brightly colored colonial style buildings which are preserved from St. Lucia’s past. Both the Derek Walcott square and the surrounding buildings are important historical landmarks in St. Lucia’s history.

Castries Market

If you want to experience local St. Lucia living, then the Castries market is an excellent place to do just that. It’s located on the corner of Jeremie Street and the John Compton Highway, next to the Castries Harbour. There you will find local vendors selling things from arts and craft to fruits vegetables. The Castries market is open every day but, it is usually bustling most on a Saturday morning. During the week, many visitors go to the craft market to buy things like local art and craft, gift baskets, spices and other local souvenir products that are made in St. Lucia.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception looks like a normal church from the outside, but when you go on the inside, the thick walls and high ceiling is painted in a beautiful mix of Caribbean colors. The paintings represent a real essence of the Caribbean lifestyle. The cathedral plays an integral part in St. Lucian life. It is located right next to the Derek Walcott Square. Its construction started way back in 1827 and was completed in 1835. Today it remains both an iconic part of St. Lucian lives and an import St. Lucia Landmark.

 

St. Lucia Landmarks in Dennery

Fond D’Or Nature Historic Park

The Fond D’Or National Historic Park features one of St. Lucia’s best hiking trails. If you’re up for the adventure, a local guide can escort you through this place filled with nature and history of st. Lucia. At Fond D’Or, you will find historic plantation buildings, old cattle mills and other relics that were used on the sugar plantations way in the 16th 17th and 18th century.

This St. Lucia landmark features remnants that are integral in understanding St. Lucia’s history. Not only is the park rich in archaeological value, but it’s filled with lots of wildlife, vegetation, and natural beauty. The park also extends to a beach where turtle watching is a popular activity.

 

St. Lucia Landmarks in View Fort

Maria Islands

The Maria islands located in Vieux Fort features unique plants and animals that are found nowhere else in St. Lucia. To protect these exotic plant and animal species, the Maria Islands were declared a nature reserve by the government of St. Lucia many years ago.

Today the Maria Islands remain a protected St. Lucia landmark. It is home to more than 80 plant species some of which can be found only in this part of St. Lucia. On the Maria Islands, you will also find migratory birds year-round that come to nest. Maria Islands also feature St. Lucia’s rarest animals including one of the world’s rarest snakes – the St. Lucia racer.

 

What St. Lucia Landmarks Have You Visited?

Have you ever visited any of the St. Lucia landmarks in this article? If so, tell us about your experience in the comments below. Also, if there are other St. Lucia landmarks that you’ve visited that we’ve not mentioned, tell us about it in the comments.