It’s not hard to come up with several good reasons for visiting St Lucia – sun, sand, great hospitality and fantastic food being just some of the more obvious options. However, instead of simply gazing out at the scenery, tear yourself away from your sunlounger and head off to get a closer look – trust us, you won’t regret it. Our St Lucia rentals are located right next to some of the most spectacular natural wonders on the islands, so there’s no excuse for not spending a day or so checking them out for yourself.
The PitonsThe Pitons, St Lucia – Oliver’s Travels
St Lucia’s two pitons have become synonymous with the island, as the most striking and defining feature of its topography. If you’re feeling fit, we’d recommend tackling an ascent on Gros Piton – the sheer rockfaces on the deceptively tame-sounding Petit Piton are best avoided, with recent erosion making them even more treacherous. The larger, higher Piton actually presents an easier climb, and your efforts will be rewarded with panoramic views of the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
Sugar BeachSugar Beach, St Lucia – Oliver’s Travels
Heading straight from the top to the bottom, the next stop on your nature tour should be the ocean floor of the west coast’s Sugar Beach. Whether it’s your first time diving or you’re an old hand looking for new thrills, the gentle Caribbean waters are bound to keep you enthralled. Float weightless as you admire colourful schools of fish, sea turtles and octopus – and watch out for the sea floor’s sudden drop near the base of Petit Piton.
Sulphur SpringsSulphur Springs, St Lucia – Oliver’s Travels
It may be a tourist trap, but it’s still well worth enduring the crowds to pay homage to the famous drive-in volcano. Although the volcano is dormant, the crater still bubbles with boiling mud, water and steam, giving off the distinctive scent of sulphur which permeates the local area. If you’re not put off by the smell, treat yourself to a full body mud bath in order to see for yourself whether the volcanic earth really does have magically rejuvenating properties.
Anse La Liberte TrailBrigand Hill, St Lucia – Oliver’s Travels
If you really want to get back to nature, pack a picnic and set out on a trek along one of the island’s National Trust hiking trails. The Anse La Liberte trail takes you on a trip through spectacular flora and fauna and is an absolute must for birdwatchers keen to tick some species off their list. Even those of us less enthralled by ornithology will feel at least some excitement at the sighting of a rainbow-feathered St. Lucian parrot. You’ll need to watch out for the mud in some places – but then, what better excuse could there be for a long, leisurely soak on returning to the hot tub at Brigand Hill?
The Caribbean is worth a visit for nature lovers. Check out all our properties on the different islands or contact our concierge team for help.
Photo credit: The Pitons image via Antoine Hubert on Flickr, Sugar Beach image via Jim Bahn on Flickr, Sulphur Springs image via Mary-Lynn on Flickr
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