Lucia's northwest coast offers 44 acres of history, culture, and tropical paradise beachfront with 2 stretches of white sand and warm waters. The surf here is calm and popular for wading and splashing, and it's a prime spot to go snorkeling right from the beach shores.
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Lucian beaches are relatively short, but with five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, Reduit is the place for a long stroll by the shore and a swim in calm waters.
A luxury cruise to St. Lucia is a fantastic way to experience the country's incredible beaches. From tranquil coves to lively atmospheric stretches of sand, the beaches of St. Lucia suit every type of beachgoer.
Anse des Chastanet and Anse des Cochon (Ti Kaye) beaches are sandy, just a dark gray sand (St. Lucia is volcanic by nature, so white sand is therefore not indiginous). I stayed in Rodney Bay last year. It has the largest bay with the nicest beach area (IMO) on the island and it is NOT rugged/rocky.
Reduit BeachFor the most part, St. Lucian beaches are relatively short, but with five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, Reduit is the place for a long stroll by the shore and a swim in calm waters.
Nightlife: Barbados has a lot more bars and nightspots, plus it hosts world-famous festivals. Natural beauty: Besides the beaches, St Lucia has more spectacular scenery. Golf: Barbados has numerous golf courses including world-class options. St Lucia only has one 18-hole course.
Water shoes are a great addition to your St Lucia packing list. Even if you only plan on popping in and out of the ocean between lounging in the sun, protective waterproof footwear, like this women's swim shoe will reduce the risk of injury if you step on anything in the water.
While the island delivers in spades when it comes to dramatic landscape, you'll notice the water is not the iconic Caribbean turquoise as far as the eye can see like you'd find in Turks & Caicos, for example. St.Lucia does have clear water and turquoise areas, but most of the water is a darker blue.
St Lucia water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F) on around the 4th of February and are at their lowest on about the 3rd of August, in the range 20 to 23°C (68 to 73°F). Year round warm water temperatures at St Lucia climb to their highest in early February.
The best time to visit Saint Lucia is in the high season, from Mid-December to Mid-April. During this season, you'll experience the most sunshine. If you are looking for a more laid-back vibe, the 'wet' season might be your pick during the months of June to November.
Use insect repellent. No more so than any other tropical island. After a rain, dawn, and in our case, we noticed them a lot more at dusk Just be sure to wear bug spray especially toward evening. Just another vote of confidence for St.