Anse Des Pitons Beach
Take time out in exclusive Anse des Pitons, Saint Lucia
In the tropical paradise of Saint Lucia, there are few more intriguing and lush beaches on which to soak up the sun and frolic in the crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean Sea than Anse des Pitons. Situated on exclusive Jalousie Bay, Anse des Pitons Saint Lucia, is a stunning example of how this island’s past has met its present, and merged to create a superb attraction. The sands here were originally black, a legacy of Saint Lucia’s volcanic history, but its exalted position as one of the world’s finest travel destinations, led to the beach being transformed by gorgeous white sand especially imported from Guyana. Saint Lucia rightly enjoys an excellent reputation as an island of luxury hotels and resorts, and the exclusivity extends to secluded beaches such as Anse des Pitons, which can only be reached through the grounds of the 5-star Jalousie Saint Lucia – in fact, the hotel arranged for there to be sand on the nearby beach – or by boat.
Find a Paradise on Earth
Beautiful Saint Lucia is a Caribbean island that surely deserves the tag of paradise on earth. Dominated by the volcanic peaks that created this tiny piece of heaven – the island is just 27 miles long by 14 miles wide – its peaceful western shores are lapped by the warm waters of the Caribbean, while the eastern coastline is altogether more rugged and much less accessible, with the Atlantic Ocean thundering on the shore. Anse des Pitons Saint Lucia, is on the southwest coast, close to the town of Soufrière, the island’s second biggest town, and is at the foot of the towering Pitons, the two extinct volcanoes that are Saint Lucia’s most famous landmarks. Rising some 798m (2,619ft) above sea level, Gros Piton and Petit Piton offer extraordinary views across the island and out to sea. A guided tour will provide expert guides and local knowledge, before tackling the climb and enjoying the view over Jalousie Bay of Anse des Pitons, Saint Lucia from the summit. If climbing such peaks all seems a little too much like hard work, when you’re on what will be the most relaxing and luxurious of holidays, fear not – Anse des Pitons and Saint Lucia’s other superb beaches and attractions, will soon restore you to a state of total relaxation. Fittingly, Saint Lucia boasts an impressive selection of top-class hotels and resorts occupying some magnificent vantage points, such as the stunning Ladera Saint Lucia that sits atop a mountain in the shadow of the Pitons, close to Anse des Pitons Saint Lucia. A holiday here on this former cocoa plantation, will see you surrounded by the lush vegetation and rainforest so typical of this Caribbean destination, and cocooned in magnificent facilities, including a superb spa. Away from your chosen hotel or resort, the crescent-shaped beach at Anse des Pitons offers a chilled out experience, either sunbathing or participating in water sports activities such as snorkelling and diving. Spend a day here and enjoy delicious, fresh seafood and juicy fruits in one of the excellent restaurants and cafés that line the beachfront at Anse des Pitons Saint Lucia.
Step Back in Time
Saint Lucia’s colonial past is evident everywhere you look on this proud island. The British and French traded ownership of Saint Lucia for some two centuries, and the influence of both those European nations can be seen in architecture, and in the language. English is officially spoken, but French patois is mostly heard on the streets and beaches, such as Anse des Pitons Saint Lucia. Popular with cruise liners and also with honeymooners, Saint Lucia is considered one of the world’s best luxury travel destinations, and there is an abundance of quality accommodation close to Anse des Pitons, surrounding the typically Caribbean town of Soufrière, and near the classy capital of Castries. Whatever kind of holiday you are in search of, there is no better place to escape life’s stresses than in Saint Lucia with its laidback lifestyle, its warm and welcoming people, its sumptuous hotels and resorts, and its magnificent scenery and attractions, among them the gorgeous beach at Anse des Pitons.
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