St. Lucia Activities
Boating:
Bareboat and crewed yachts are available for charter through several companies located at Rodney and Marigot Bay. Both marinas offer yachts and sail boats that are available for charter to navigate the West Indies and the Grenadines. Both marinas offer safe anchorage, restaurants and groceries.
Churches:
Approximately 80% of St. Lucians are Roman Catholic but other churches/denominations may be found on the island
Hiking:
A variety of hiking opportunities exist on St. Lucia on a number of nature trails as well as hikes through the mountainous rainforests of ST. Lucia (where hikers can see 30 species of birds-including perhaps the rare and beautiful parrot, Jacquot. Jeep safaris and All Terrain Vehicle trips are available as well for exploring off-road terrain.
Horseback Riding:
A variety of horseback riding excursions are available on the island. St. Lucia offers lush and dramatic trails along deserted beaches where riders can savor the spectacular serenity and serenity of the island.
International Riding Stables in Gros Islet Phone: 758-452-8139
Places to Visit:
Anse Chastanet:
Located just north of Soufriere, Anse Chastanet offers a palm studded, gray sand beach against a dramatic backdrop of lush green hills, and offers the best reefs for snorkeling and diving on the island.
Marigot Bay:
A beautiful natural yacht harbor. Parts of the movie, Doctor Doolittle, were filmed here. Doolittle’s Cafe is nice for refreshments.
Pigeon Point:
A National Park with historical and archaeological sites and a small museum. A nice place to picnic and watch the birds.
Soufriere:
Including the Anse Chastanet and its great snorkeling, the Diamond Waterfall, the drive-in-volcano, Mineral Baths, the Pitons and the Sulphur Springs. It is a long (two hour) drive and is best visited by private boat or on one of the day charters (Unicorn, Maho etc.).
Tennis:
Most of the major hotels on St. Lucia have tennis courts that are available for use for a small fee.
The St. Lucian Hotel and Windjammer Beach Resort have courts with prices varying. The St. Lucia Racquet Club at Club St. Lucia in Cap Estate offers good facilities with 9 flood lit tennis courts.
St. Lucian Hotel: 758-452-8351
St. Lucia Racquet Club Phone: 758-450-5441