Castries
Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean.
The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as of May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi).
Getting to Castries
- 01George FL Charles Airport
Worth seeing
Fond Bay Suites, Fond Bay Drive Escap (Castries Highway/Escap (north of Micoud)),. Located on the east coast overlooking Fond Bay. Luxury villa and suites, vacation accommodation. Derek Walcott Square (Columbus Square). Morne Fortune With Fort Charlotte. La Toc Battery. The best-preserved old fort was built in 1888 by British colonial forces.
Things to do
Wander around the lively local market on Jeremie Street. Visit the viewing point over the harbour, at Morne Fortune, just below Government House. Relax in Derek Walcott Square. Top up your suntan on Vigie beach. Cricket is played at Mindoo Phillip Park, but first class matches are at the Daren Sammy Ground in Gros Islet.
Where to eat
There are cheap local eateries in a small alley that runs alongside the market and down to Jeremie Street. A friendly and cheap cafe selling local food is on the first floor of a building on Derek Walcott square.
Getting around Castries the local way
- Get inFor details on the ferries that operate from Castries, see the Saint Lucia#Get in section.
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