The Exciting Beaches And Attractions Of St. Lucia For Tourists
December 5th, 2009 by Moeed Ahmed, under Vacations. No Comments
St. Lucia is situated between the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The island is famous for its natural beauty, and bizarre environment. Though very small, only 27 miles wide, yet it has been attracting tourist for many years. The history of St. Lucia tells that France ruled over it for many years, after that Great Britain grabbed the land. In’79, St. Lucia became independent, and became an independent state of Commonwealth of Nations.
Since it is an island in the Caribbean, the main attractions in St. Lucia are the beautiful scenic coastlines. The sandy white beaches and clear blue waters offer a great holiday experience, along with the tropical climate and lush scenery. You can explore and visit many striking beaches there on the island. The best thing about these beaches is that they form part of the Queens Chain and therefore, are all-public. You can visit them all without any trouble.
St. Lucia consists of many fantastic beaches, but Anse Chastenet is known to be the most famous of them all. The beach is famous for its black volcanic sand, and breath-taking sights. Palm-fringed bays surrounded by gigantic mountains offer a stunning view. Overall, the beach is a perfect place for family members, and couples for sightseeing.
Along the Northwest Coast, there are many coastlines, and beaches to choose. One such place is the Pigeon Island, which is a great recreational place with beaches and areas for picnicking. The island is also home to Pigeon Island National Park, which is a good entertainment. Another such place is the Rodney Bay, which is renowned for its long white sandy beach sheltered with tropical greenery.
The Island is covered with tropical greenery that serene the eyes of tourists. The Island is perfect for staying at night, as it has many resorts, and hotels. For people coming to St. Lucia with family, the perfect place to spend your holiday is Choc Bay. This Island offers great water sports facilities for sports lovers. The newly married couples always want a secluded place for romance. For them, the best place is Margot Bay, which is famous for deserted beaches.
You would also find the East Coast of St.Lucia as attractive as Northwest Coast. It consists of many beaches though they are not suitable for swimming, yet they are equally beautiful. This is perfect location for nature-loving tourists. This place is full of plants, and animal life.
Apart from sand, and water, the beaches here also offer historical and cultural places to visit. The Dauphin Beach has Indian stone-carvings that are a great historical attraction. It is also host to the ruin of the colonial church tower that is the only remnant of the town that was destroyed in the 1795 St. Lucia French Revolution.
St. Lucia is an ideal holiday destination that offers something for everybody. The island offers you a variety of choices of beaches, and coastlines that you can visit, and explore. Whether you wish to relax on the beach or have a good time, St. Lucia is the perfect option for you.
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