Author: Lauren and Jack
Site: https://laaurenjade.com
Unsurprisingly for a tiny island in the Caribbean, St Lucia has some pretty sensational beaches. If you’re visiting for a short vacation, the chances are you won’t get to visit them all. So, in this article, we’ve whittled it down to what we think are the best beaches in St Lucia. Instead of sticking to the generic touristy spots, we’ve tried to include a mix of white sand and dark sand as well as touristy spots and hidden gems, that way you get to experience the real St Lucia.
1. Sugar Beach aka Jalousie Bay
Jalousie Bay, also known as Sugar Beach, is probably the most famous beach in St Lucia. Nestled between St Lucia’s most iconic landmarks, the Pitons, Sugar Beach truly is a sight to behold. With sensational views, pristine white sand and some of the clearest water on the island – it’s a must-visit.
Some people believe this beach is private because of the Sugar Beach, Viceroy Resort. However, like every beach in St Lucia, the beach is public and has public access. However, there is about a 1 km walk downhill to reach the beach. We were told that we could buy lunch, and we would be able to get a liftback up with the shuttle bus; we just had to show our receipt to the driver, so this is what we did.
Alternatively, you can pay $50 US per person for a day pass. This gets you a ride down and back up, as well as $50 US credit to spend in the restaurant and bar.
2. Anse Chastenet
Located in Soufriere, Anse Chastenet is a beach definitely worth a visit. Often associated with the prestigious Anse Chastenet and Jade Mountain resorts, this beach is off the beaten track and is a tricky drive to reach, but it’s worth it, and you don’t need a 4×4.
Anse Chastenet is a good snorkelling spot, and while we didn’t get a chance, many people report swimming with turtles, eels and numerous tropical fish. On this dark sand beach, there’s a beach bar and restaurant that non-resort guests can use, but you won’t be able to use the loungers, as they’re reserved for guests.
Personally, we found Anse Chastenet too busy for our liking, so we headed around the corner to Anse Mamin.
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