A volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean, famous for its twin Pitons, a rainforest interior, golden beaches and the world's only drive-in volcano — sitting between Martinique to the north and St. Vincent to the south.
St. Lucia sits in the Lesser Antilles, north of St. Vincent, south of Martinique and northwest of Barbados. A volcanic island and one of the most mountainous in the Caribbean, it's known for the twin Pitons — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a rainforest interior, and Sulphur Springs, the world's only drive-in volcano. View map →
Beyond the Pitons, St. Lucia has a rich chocolate heritage from its cocoa plantations, an annual Jazz Festival every May, and Pigeon Island — a historic former pirate hideout connected to the mainland by causeway. Read the full fact sheet →
Nationality: St. Lucian · Size: 616 km² (238 sq mi) · home to the Pitons, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Saint Lucia is the perfect destination, whether you're after romance, rejuvenation or adventure. A genuine, natural landscape of gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, miles of unspoiled rainforest and the majestic Piton Mountains, are sure to indulge every taste. Natural waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture impress the most travelled individuals for a holiday with lasting memories.
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St. Lucia's twin volcanic peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Caribbean, rising straight from the sea on the island's southwest coast.
Sulphur Springs lets visitors drive right up to bubbling mud pools and steaming vents — you can even take a mud bath believed to have therapeutic properties.
St. Lucia is home to several cocoa plantations producing high-quality chocolate — many resorts and tours let visitors learn the chocolate-making process firsthand, tastings included.
Held annually every May, the festival draws renowned musicians and jazz enthusiasts from around the world, pairing international artists with local talent in a Caribbean setting.
Once a pirate hideout, this historic site is now connected to the mainland by causeway, with hiking trails, sweeping views, and 18th-century military ruins to explore.
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The first European camp on volcanic Saint Lucia was established by the Dutch in the early 1600s at what's now Vieux Fort. English settlers arrived in 1605 after being blown off course en route to Guyana, but soon fled amid disease and conflict with the Caribs. The French claimed the island in 1635, with the English establishing a rival settlement in 1639, and a French expedition establishing a permanent settlement in 1643 to develop sugar cane cultivation.
Britain and France fought over St. Lucia repeatedly for the next century and a half — the island changed hands so many times it's sometimes called the "Helen of the West Indies." In 1795, an army of Saint Lucian freedom fighters led by Victor Hugues defeated a British battalion, and a united front of freed slaves and freedom fighters known as the Brigands forced out the British army and every white slave-owner on the island for a time.
St. Lucia joined the West Indies Federation before its dissolution, then became one of the six West Indies Associated States with internal self-government in 1967. It gained full independence from the United Kingdom on 22 February 1979.
Five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay — one of the island's most popular beaches, lined with hotels, restaurants and water-sport rentals.
A stunning setting between the twin Gros and Petit Piton peaks — white sand, clear water and an 1,800-foot drop-off just offshore for snorkelers and divers.
A favorite for divers and snorkelers, thanks to a sharp drop-off, coral reefs and sea walls close enough to explore without a boat.
A tranquil, less-busy beach on the island's north end, with a mini-museum and a climb up to the historic Fort Rodney ruins.
A mile-long beach north of Dennery set against cliffs — part of a national park and a nesting site for endangered leatherback sea turtles.
Tips by Liz Strauss, an experienced traveler and piano entertainer. www.lizpiano.com · Disclosure
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