Castries (or Castries) is located in a natural harbor at the junction of the Bay of Port-Kastris and the Vahi peninsula. Here lives a third of the total population of Saint Lucia. The city, named after the Marquise of Castries, was founded in the 18th century by the French, later it departed the British crown and only at the end of the last century became the capital of an independent state. Today, Castris is a hospitable port for cruise ships, a tourist heart of the West Indies.

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How to get to Castries

Near the city, practically in line with the beaches of Vigi, is the George FL Charles airport, which receives airplanes from Puerto Rico, Martinique, Barbados, Trinidad and Antigua.

If you arrive from New York, Miami, Atlanta and Toronto, then your plane will land at the airport of Hewanorra, located on the other side of the island. There is a helicopter service between the airports. Also, you can take a taxi from Hewanorra to Castries, which will take about a couple of hours (and it will cost about $ 70).

In addition to cruise ships and private yachts, a ferry from Martinique and Guadeloupe arrives to Castries harbor.

Transport

Taxis can be caught on the street, at the door of the hotel or booked by phone 452-1599. Always agree the tariff before the trip.

The main transport artery of the island is surrounded by a loop. Private bus service, not regulated by the schedule, connects the city with the south and the north of the island. The trip to the south will cost $ 1, 5, to the north - $ 7. Buses stop at any place, however only if they have available seats; You can buy a travel ticket from the driver.

You can rent a car in Avis and Hertz agencies at both airports. The cheapest car (that is without air conditioning) will cost $ 65. For excursions deep into the island it is better to take an off-road car. The rent of scooters and motorcycles will suit only experienced riders, as local drivers are distinguished by a rather aggressive driving style.

Water taxi is one of the foundations of the business of local residents, which will take you to any point of the coast or take for a walk and sightseeing tour.

Climate

March 1, Sunday Partly cloudy, light rain +28 ° С in the afternoon +24 ° C at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Partly cloudy, light rain, storm Cloudy +26 ° С in the afternoon +23 ° С at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Partly cloudy, light rain, storm Cloudy +26 ° С in the afternoon +22 ° С at night ° С water
Kastri Weather forecast for 10 days

Kitchen and Restaurants

Traditional Caribbean cuisine based on fresh fish, vegetables, fruits (only 15 kinds of bananas are used in cooking), stewed goat, chicken and curry are widely represented in restaurants and cafes of the city. Try roti - flat cakes with vegetables, meat and curry.

The best restaurants in the city are The Coal Pot, which unites Caribbean products and the French approach to cooking, and The Green Parrot, which serves international cuisine. A lot of small restaurants that are admired by locals can be found in the Jeremy market area and Derek Walcott square.

Shopping

Duty free shops are located in or near the port in the La Place Carenage and Pointe Seraphine malls. Souvenirs can be bought in the Jeremy market. Ideal for gifts and souvenirs for local artisans, jewelry and of course the Caribbean rum: dark - Chairman's Reserve and light - Crystal Lime.

Beaches Castries

The nearest to Castries beach with snow-white sand Vigi, is located 2 km north of the city, in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Also within reach are the beaches of Chalk Beach, Malabar Beach and La Tok. All beaches are municipal and access to them is free.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Castries

The only area that survived a series of devastating fires, in the 18th century, swept the city, is Columbus Square. On the square is the largest cathedral of the city - the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (the largest on the islands of the Caribbean), built in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. On the square, there is another local landmark - a 400-year-old tree of samsan, under the spreading crown of which there are regular city picnics.

King George Park is located in the north-eastern part of Castries, behind it is a complex of government buildings, including the La Pavilion Museum, which displays exhibits dedicated to the history and culture of St. Lucia.

North of Castries is Pigeon Island National Park, a monument to the history of the colonial wars between France and England, and the ruins of a 18th-century castle are preserved in the park. Here you can see a lot of exotic plants and birds, including the "local celebrity" - the parrot is hot.

In the north of the island, on the edge of the cliff, the church of St. John overhangs the sea. In addition to the legends associated with the happy salvation of sailors, this church is known for the fact that the scenes of the wedding of the sensational musical Mama Mia were shot in it.