Grande Anse Saint Lucia
Grand Anse, Saint Lucia
One of the Caribbean’s undoubted jewels, Saint Lucia has long been one of the world’s top luxury travel destinations. And in Grande Anse, this stunning island can also boast a little piece of paradise on earth. Despite its popularity – particularly with honeymooners – Saint Lucia remains remarkably unspoilt, demonstrated by the ban on development that protects the nature reserve surrounding Grande Anse and its incredible beaches and terrain. The seclusion of Grande Anse Saint Lucia is reflected elsewhere on the island – there are few places in the world with more quiet, undisturbed places to stay, and fewer still with as many luxurious and sumptuous hotels and resorts, in which to kick back and relax far from the madding crowds. One of the Windward Islands, Saint Lucia is in the eastern Caribbean, with Grenada to the south, and Antigua and Barbados to the north. Unlike many of its neighbouring Caribbean destinations, it has managed to resist the sprawl of mass tourist development, and so retains its colonial charm and natural habitats, such as those protected at Grande Anse Saint Lucia.
An Explosive Past, An Idyllic Present
Saint Lucia is a volcanic island, and its explosive past is very much evident in the startling landscape. Towering peaks covered in lush vegetation and a rocky coastline are epitomised in Grande Anse. The harbour of the capital, Castries, is on the site of an extinct volcano, and the island is amazingly home to the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater at Mount Soufriere on the south coast. Colonised by both the British and the French – Saint Lucia changed hands some 14 times between those two nations over two centuries – Saint Lucia today retains many elements of its colonial past. English is the official language, but French patois is the language of the street. And, while much of its architecture has been destroyed in the hurricanes that occasionally batter its shores, there are still some exceptional examples of the buildings erected by the sugar cane barons in its early days. Today what draws visitors to Saint Lucia is its stunning scenery, sun kissed beaches and crystal clear blue waters, such as those at Grande Anse – and, of course, its outstanding selection of luxury hotels and resorts. The northeast coast on which Grande Anse is situated retains its natural beauty, thanks to its status as a nature reserve, with the Atlantic Ocean fringing its coastline. The northwest coast is the more developed and busier with its sandy beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and some marvellous accommodation. Those seeking a holiday that offers the last word in luxury, in sumptuous facilities and in extraordinary relaxation – many hotels have spa facilities – will be wowed by facilities in Grande Anse Saint Lucia.
An Adventure Awaits
While travellers may be loath to tear themselves away from the solitude and exclusive privacy of their hotel or resort, Saint Lucia has some quite stunning scenery and attractions to explore. Grande Anse Saint Lucia is one such attraction. The north east coast of the island is the least accessible part of Saint Lucia, but it’s remoteness, allied to its raw beauty, make the beaches here one of the must-see attractions on any holiday here. The rocky coastline and sandy coves can be reached on foot, although it is a challenging walk along a single-track road. The most popular way to arrive on the beaches of Grande Anse, including Petite Anse and Anse Louvet is by 4x4 – you can arrange your own vehicle rental or participate in one of the many organised tours run by local operators and indeed by many hotels, and enjoy the ride along this remote part of the island. Grande Anse Saint Lucia, provides the nesting grounds for endangered sea turtles and, during April and May, it is possible to watch these magnificent creatures in their ancient nesting rituals on the beaches. Whether it is the lush tropical rainforest that blankets the central region of the island, nature in the raw at Grande Anse Saint Lucia, or the appeal of elegant and grand hotels that promise and deliver the ultimate in opulent accommodation, Saint Lucia ticks every box on the wish list of every traveller.
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