Are St. Lucia beaches calm?

Are St. Lucia beaches calm? 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.

Where is the nicest part of St Lucia?

Can you drink tap in St Lucia?

The mains water supply in St. Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink, but may taste a little strange if you are not used to the chlorine.

Are bugs a problem in St Lucia?

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Saint Lucia.

What is the best time to go to St Lucia?

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.

What is the calmest beach in St. Lucia?

Reduit Beach For 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.

Is the sea warm in St Lucia?

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.

Do you need water shoes in St Lucia?

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.

Is the water in St. Lucia pretty?

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.

Does Saint Lucia have good beaches?

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.

Is St. Lucia better than Barbados?

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.

Are the beaches rocky in St. Lucia?

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.

Are beaches swimmable in St. Lucia?

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.

Do I need bug spray in St Lucia?

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.