Marigot Bay holidays

Marigot Bay holidays deliver postcard-pretty Caribbean scenery. Like finger-shaped scoops of tropical greenery, plus easy outings to St Lucia's capital city, Castries.

Charming sheltered Caribbean inlet

Marigot Bay is tucked away, midway up St Lucia’s west coast. This dainty seaside settlement sits on the edge of a finger-shaped, sheltered inlet, which is surrounded by steep tree-cloaked hillsides. A handful of swanky hotels have bagged spots near the shoreline, while traditional seafood restaurants are dotted along the seafront, as well.

Sightseeing and sailing

The deep waters of Marigot Bay mean it’s no stranger to cruise liners, catamarans, yachts and sailboats. Going further back, British and French ships used the bay as a hiding place way back in the 1700s. Nowadays, things are far more serene, and you can take sightseeing sailing trips to the island’s famous Piton Mountains from here.

Cultural Castries

A 30-minute drive north lands you in the island’s multi-coloured capital city, Castries – home to the main port on the island. There’s more than just cruise liners in town though. Old-school architecture and bustling markets are just two of the highlights here, while sunbathing on the smooth sands of La Toc Beach is right up there, too. As for the nearest beach, the best way to reach it is by kayaking the Roseau River through tangled mangroves to reach its hidden-away coves.