Location: Castries
Top Things to do in Castries
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The 10 Best Things to do in Castries, Castries Quarter
The bustling port city of Castries is St. Lucia's capital. Shoppers flock to the city's dozens of stores and to Castries Market for fruits, vegetables and handicrafts. Sightseers admire murals painted by a local artist inside Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and relax in Derek Walcott Square, named for the St. Lucian Nobel-prize-winning poet. Atop Morne Fortune (Hill of Good Luck) - where the French and English battled over control of the island - visitors take in panoramic vistas.
Restaurants in Castries
1. Immaculate Conception Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
One of the largest churches in the West Indies has some lovely frescoes.
Reviewed By rossh494 - Warwick, Australia
So warm, friendly and inviting when you walk into the largest church in the Caribbean...it feels so welcoming.
2. Eudovic's Art Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
See work by the islands first wood sculptor.
Reviewed By J9178VSjohnm - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Bought this a few years ago from nicos from his stall in st lucia and still has a place in our Home,
3. Millet Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By grrraham - Kamloops, Canada
We did the hike in February, it takes about 1.5 hrs of up and down medium difficulty maintained circuit trail. Great views and the forest is beautiful, a lady who works there was our guide and was very nice to talk to. It was a nice hike as others were either too short (Tet Paul is about a 30 minute walk) or too long. You do not need a 4x4 to get up here, we had a Chevrolet Spark. It's $10usd pp for the guided hike. We had running shoes which were fine, anything but flipflops are workable. Thoroughly enjoyed. We didn't see any parrots BUT - for parrot viewing we found Morne Tabac Parrot Sanctuary, just above Soufriere (5 mins past the Beacon restaurant). Saw loads of Parrots and had an amazing time, might be easier to get to for cruise guests. There's a hiking trail but you can also just walk to the viewing platform. It's $5usd pp. Definitely recommend.
4. Rodney Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,104 reviews
Antillia Brewing features its finely crafted, award winning ales at their Craft Beer Garden at Pointe Seraphine.
Reviewed By S1B127 - New Brunswick, Canada
We spent 10 days in Rodney Bay... Réduit Beach is fantastic, beautiful beach, atmosphere and positive energy. The bus stop is conveniently located by the mall and $2.00US will take you pretty much where you want to go.. The shopping, the restaurants and the gros islet street fantastic
5. Malabar Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
A two-mile crescent-shaped beach where the well-known Rendezvous resort-hotel is located.
Reviewed By lindaaX6870OC - Bath, United Kingdom
Clean. Soft sand and warm sea what’s not to like! Facilities of the Rendezvous resort available to use paying by the day.
6. Morne Fortune
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
Visitors to Morne Fortune, which means "Hill of Good Luck," will find 18th-century Fort Charlotte located here along with sweeping views of Castries and surrounding area.
Reviewed By CandyVhorst - Punta Cana, Caribbean
We do our first tour stop here on our way to Soufriere, the view is amazing of Castries and the cruises, was worth every minute the stop to see the island and take some pictures.
7. Inniskilling Monument
8. La Toc Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By reviews1221
Perfect size and beautiful views! Don't let reviews of rough waves get you discouraged. Usually every day by mid-morning, it was a green flag (safe to swim)! Soft, clean sand!
9. Castries Market
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 604 reviews
A lively and colorful market bursting with tropical fruit and vegetables.
Reviewed By S1B127 - New Brunswick, Canada
Castries market is huge, there are 2 separate markets one is fresh local fruit and vegetables and the other is souvenirs, clothing, hats and local wares.. you need to take your time and take it all in to really appreciate it.. The local venders are sweet friendly people, who put in long hot days.. So when they ask if you would like to see or buy something, please don’t be rude and ignore them, have the courtesy to acknowledge them and if you are not interested just say so... Mutual respect is such a big part of the St. Lucian people..
10. Duty Free Pointe Seraphine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 129 reviews
There's no other shopping experience like this one; Shopping for all your senses. From Luxury Lines to unique St. Lucian art and cuisine; all against the backdrop of some of the World's most famous cruise lines and the tranquil Caribbean Sea. Including Convenient Shopping Shuttles to and from the mall from just about any hotel and the Rodney Bay Area.
Reviewed By travelwithchels - Leicester, United Kingdom
We went into quite a few of the shops, we loved the souvenirs shops and purchased a few goods, plus a lovely little handmade purse from a market stall. Even though the locals hassle you to buy goods, they were very friendly.
