Are St. Lucia beaches clear?


Are St. Lucia beaches clear? It is well known that due to the volcanic nature of the island, the sand on St. Lucia is darker. Althought the water is clean and clear, you will not get the picture postcard Caribbean beach scenario without the white sand.


Where is the clearest Caribbean water?

Devil's Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
  • Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Grand Case Beach, St. Maarten.
  • Grand Case Beach, St. Maarten.
  • Honeymoon Beach in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Ffryes Beach, Antigua.
  • Blue Bay Beach, Curaçao.
  • Blue Bay Beach, Curaçao.
  • Grand Anse Beach, Grenada.


Which Caribbean beach has pink sand?

Pink Beach, Bonaire This tiny island in the southern Caribbean is known for its incredible diving and snorkeling, as well as its pretty pink-sand beach. Like several of the other picks on this list, Pink Beach gets its color from the crushed shells of foraminifera.


Where is the prettiest water in St. Lucia?

Anse de Sables Beach is among the most picturesque beaches on the island with over a mile of soft white sand and warm, clear waters ideal for swimming and water sports.


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.


Where is the nicest part of St. Lucia?

The 5 Best Places in Saint Lucia for Tourists
  1. Castries. Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia, a (relatively) busy city and port set around a picturesque harbor on the northwest side of the island. ...
  2. North Saint Lucia (Gros Islet/Rodney Bay) ...
  3. Soufrière and the Pitons (West St Lucia) ...
  4. South St Lucia. ...
  5. Central Saint Lucia.


Is St. Lucia worth going to?

If you're in the research stages of your trip and read any is St Lucia worth visiting Reddit article, you'll find that the answer to this question is a resounding yes! Its popularity is due to its tropical weather, stunning scenery, and for its large number of beaches and resorts.


What months to avoid St Lucia?

Lucia during mid-April to June or October to November (shoulder seasons) to avoid crowds. Mid-April to June is the better shoulder season for good, dry weather. The worst times to visit St. Lucia are the months of August, September, or October – the rainiest period of the year here with increased hurricane risk.