Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Island of the Pitons and Volcanic Coasts
Saint Lucia is a mountainous island in the Lesser Antilles, defined by the volcanic Pitons near Soufrière. Its 27-mile length offers sheltered bays like Marigot Bay and resorts around Gros Islet, with tropical highs in the upper 20s to low 30s Celsius.
Fast facts
- Country
- Saint Lucia
- Region
- Caribbean
- Climate
- Tropical rainforest, warm year-round with wet and dry seasons
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Known for
- The Pitons, volcanic beaches, rainforest reserves, Creole heritage
Saint Lucia is a mountainous island in the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles, stretching 27 miles long and 14 miles wide.
Its most distinctive features are the Gros Piton and Petit Piton volcanic plugs near the town of Soufrière.
The island is divided into 11 districts, including the capital Castries and Gros Islet, which hosts popular resorts and Rodney Bay. Marigot Bay on the west coast was historically a naval shelter for French and British fleets. The island uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar and receives international flights through Hewanorra International Airport in the south.
The Pitons
Gros Piton (771 m) and Petit Piton (743 m) are steep volcanic plugs near Soufrière, often used as Saint Lucia’s visual symbol.
Marigot Bay
A narrow, sheltered harbour south of Castries, historically used by French and British fleets as a 'hurricane hole.'
Hewanorra Airport
Saint Lucia’s main international gateway located in the south, serving most long-haul flights to the island.
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