Guidebook for La Bourne
Shopping
Duty-free shopping, wide range of shops, including some locally made ceramics and other unique souvenirs, food court with local and economic cuisine. Fresh juices and smoothies at Felly Belly's
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Cream N Bean
Duty-free shopping, wide range of shops, including some locally made ceramics and other unique souvenirs, food court with local and economic cuisine. Fresh juices and smoothies at Felly Belly's
GL supermarket has extended opening hours, ATM, free covered parking. Duty-free shopping.
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Baywalk Shopping Mall
GL supermarket has extended opening hours, ATM, free covered parking. Duty-free shopping.
Essentials
Massy Stores
A farmers' market on Saturdays offers fresh tropical and (some) organic produce for your kitchen. You can also enjoy cafés, bars, restaurants and shops in the unique atmosphere of a marina setting.
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Rodney Bay Marina
Rodney Bay MarinaA farmers' market on Saturdays offers fresh tropical and (some) organic produce for your kitchen. You can also enjoy cafés, bars, restaurants and shops in the unique atmosphere of a marina setting.
Everything Else
Great place for kite- and wind-surfing. A "wilder" beach than found on the Caribbean side. Best with own transport.
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Kitesurfing St Lucia
Cas en Bas RoadGreat place for kite- and wind-surfing. A "wilder" beach than found on the Caribbean side. Best with own transport.
This is where you obtain your local drivers' permit if you rent a car. Station has moved to the corner of Castries - Gros Islet Hwy with Cas en Bas Rd, i.e. not as shown on Google map.
Gros Islet Police Station
This is where you obtain your local drivers' permit if you rent a car. Station has moved to the corner of Castries - Gros Islet Hwy with Cas en Bas Rd, i.e. not as shown on Google map.
Two rainforest hiking trail start at the Forestierre Range Office: a short didactic trail and the ca 3 hour hike to Barre de l'Isle ridge. We happily make arrangement with the Forestry Dept.
Forestierre
Two rainforest hiking trail start at the Forestierre Range Office: a short didactic trail and the ca 3 hour hike to Barre de l'Isle ridge. We happily make arrangement with the Forestry Dept.
A fascinating mountain village with the John Compton Dam and a rainforest hiking trail. We happily assist with arrangement with the Forestry Department.
Millet
A fascinating mountain village with the John Compton Dam and a rainforest hiking trail. We happily assist with arrangement with the Forestry Department.
Spot our national bird, the endemic Saint Lucia parrot (Amazona versicolor), on the Quillesse Reserves trail. You can even traverse the interior of the island and reach Edmond Forest Reserve.
Quilesse Forest Reserve
Spot our national bird, the endemic Saint Lucia parrot (Amazona versicolor), on the Quillesse Reserves trail. You can even traverse the interior of the island and reach Edmond Forest Reserve.
Sightseeing
Off-the beaten track hikes, bird-watching hotspot, and archaeological sites in Esperance Protected Landscape and Dauphin Bay, which lies within the proposed Iyanola National Park.
Dauphin
Off-the beaten track hikes, bird-watching hotspot, and archaeological sites in Esperance Protected Landscape and Dauphin Bay, which lies within the proposed Iyanola National Park.
Visit Rain Forest Sky Rides: canopy tram, zip-lining and trail. Pick up can be arranged.
Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve
Visit Rain Forest Sky Rides: canopy tram, zip-lining and trail. Pick up can be arranged.
Turtle-watching can be arrange during nesting season. A remote, large and entirely untamed Atlantic beach (not safe for bathing).
Grand Anse Beach
Turtle-watching can be arrange during nesting season. A remote, large and entirely untamed Atlantic beach (not safe for bathing).
Maria Major harbours unique wildlife, especially endemic reptiles and sea birds. Because of its vulnerability, visits must be arranged through the St Lucia National Trust; we will happily assist.
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Maria Islands Nature Reserve
Maria Major harbours unique wildlife, especially endemic reptiles and sea birds. Because of its vulnerability, visits must be arranged through the St Lucia National Trust; we will happily assist.
The best view you can possibly get of Petit Piton without being a rock climber! Easy, guided walk for all levels of fitness and ambitions.
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The Tet Paul Nature Trail
The best view you can possibly get of Petit Piton without being a rock climber! Easy, guided walk for all levels of fitness and ambitions.
Historic monuments in beautiful park with great views; 2 small beaches (with facilities) do not to get too crowded. Picnic spots, Geocache, Snuba, SeaTrek. Main venue of St Lucia Jazz Festival.
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Pigeon Island National Park
Unnamed RoadHistoric monuments in beautiful park with great views; 2 small beaches (with facilities) do not to get too crowded. Picnic spots, Geocache, Snuba, SeaTrek. Main venue of St Lucia Jazz Festival.
Climb the iconic Piton - a moderately strenuous (ca 4 hours round trip) hike. Afterwards relax in the hot springs and enjoy a waterfall massage.
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Gros Piton
Climb the iconic Piton - a moderately strenuous (ca 4 hours round trip) hike. Afterwards relax in the hot springs and enjoy a waterfall massage.
A surprisingly picturesque and quiet Caribbean beach, frequented mostly by local families. Ample shade trees, economic local kiosk food, and easily reached by public transport.
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Παραλία Vigie
A surprisingly picturesque and quiet Caribbean beach, frequented mostly by local families. Ample shade trees, economic local kiosk food, and easily reached by public transport.
The most popular beach on St Lucia: varied watersports offers, beach chairs & parasols, bars, restaurants - the works - but obviously it is quite touristy. Ask us if you prefer a quieter beach.
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Reduit Beach
The most popular beach on St Lucia: varied watersports offers, beach chairs & parasols, bars, restaurants - the works - but obviously it is quite touristy. Ask us if you prefer a quieter beach.
Some of the most spectacular views on the island are seen at Plateau: Caribbean and Atlantic coasts at a single glance.
Plateau
Some of the most spectacular views on the island are seen at Plateau: Caribbean and Atlantic coasts at a single glance.
Correct spelling is actually Lapin (rabbit) Island: off-shore home to many sea birds. These and may other coastal, water and land birds can be seen from Esperance Mangroves on the mainland.
Lapis Island
Correct spelling is actually Lapin (rabbit) Island: off-shore home to many sea birds. These and may other coastal, water and land birds can be seen from Esperance Mangroves on the mainland.
Arts & Culture
La Borne, as it is spelled by St Lucians, is the birthplace of the Secret Band: Caribbean drums and compas, sung in Kwéyòl
La Bourne
La Borne, as it is spelled by St Lucians, is the birthplace of the Secret Band: Caribbean drums and compas, sung in Kwéyòl