The former capital of Saint Lucia during the French rule, Soufrire is today a major tourist destination thanks to its various attractions including a "drive-in" volcano, the Diamond Botanical Gardens and historic mineral baths. The beach lovers can find solace in the nearby black sand beaches of Anse Chastanet to the north and Malgretout to the south. The town is also reputed to be the birthplace of Napoleon's wife, the Empress Josephine de Beauharnais.
Vacation rentals in St Lucia
Make your trip to the Caribbean all the more by special by staying in a vacation home. Vacation homes in St Lucia range from the budget to the luxurious and from one bedroom for a couple to several bedrooms for larger families. You can choose from cottages, villas, studios, apartments, and condos. The vacation homes are well furnished and equipped to take care of your every need and give you a taste of the local flavours. You can also hire the services of an efficient and attentive staff to take care of housekeeping, laundry and cooking. Besides, the vacation rentals will also arrange tours and beach facilities if you desire.
Activities in and around Soufrire
Pitons: The picturesque Pitons, comprising the Gros Piton and Petit Piton, are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region is also popular with the snorkelers and scuba divers.
Fond d'Or Nature Historic Park: Enjoy a tour of this historic park and take a step back into time as you see the Amerindian settlements and historic buildings of the sugar age and the tropical forest surrounding it.
Water sports: The sandy beach of Anse de Sable is ideal windsurfing both for the novices and experts. The waves at Cas en Bas and Vieux Fort are a challenge even for the most experienced. You can enjoy waterskiing and parasailing above Rodney Bay and go snorkelling and scuba-diving on St Lucia's natural and artificial coral. Popular diving sites include Anse Chastanet, Anse Le Raye, and Coral Gardens at the base of the Gros Piton, Fairy Land at the base of Anse Chastanet and Lesleen M Shipwreck.
Soufrire: The drive down the west coast to the town of Soufrire at the base of Petit Piton has been widely rated as one of the most scenic in all the Caribbean.
Dining in Soufrire
Mango Tree Restaurant: Apart from the simply delicious food, the restaurants main claim to fame is the spectacular view of the Gros Piton. The restaurant is a great place to savour the local delicacies.
Golfing
Sandals La Toc Golf Course:Located in Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa, this magnificent course with rolling hills and majestic fairways promises an interesting and challenging round of golf.
Le Paradis Beach, Golf & Marina Resort: This is the first championship golf course on the Island of St Lucia.
St. Lucia Golf Club: The golf course is set amidst distinct tropical setting with lush fairways rolling above stunning Caribbean waters.
