Rodney Bay is situated at the northwestern end of St Lucia which is one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands. Although it is found at the other end of the island far from the international airport, it is very popular with tourists. There are many attractions and things to do there to make your stay in St Lucia very special. This article provides a guide to Rodney Bay, St Lucia.
St Lucia
The island of St Lucia
St Lucia is one of the Windward Islands. It is 27 miles long and 14 miles wide, with mainly mountains in the middle and beautiful golden sandy beaches around the edges. The main language spoken is English, although the residents also speak Creole which is a French dialect. Its capital is called Castries.
Getting there
There are two airports around Castries and the main airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have regular flights to the island. If your resort does not provide any transport, you can take a taxi from the airport.
Where to stay
With its beautiful beaches, forests and two volcanoes, the island is very popular with tourists. You can stay in St Lucia hotels, villas or in one of the many St Lucia resorts.
Rodney Bay, St Lucia
Rodney Bay
Rodney bay, St Lucia is a very popular area with tourists and has a number of top quality hotels which include spa resorts, or you may prefer to rent villas on this Caribbean island. The area around Rodney Bay has a buzzing night-life with a lot of restaurants, nightclubs and bars. Hence, it is a good area to base yourself for exploring the rest of the island.
Quad biking, horse riding and boat trips
From Rodney Bay, you can hire quad bikes to travel around the island, or perhaps, you can go for a gallop along the beautiful Cas En Bas beach. Boat trips, snorkeling, water skiing and parasailing are all part of the wonderful water sports that you can enjoy in the crystal clear Caribbean sea.
Rainforests and volcanoes
The islands rain forests are full of birds, amazing flowers and other wildlife. You can trek through the rainforest with a guide of different levels available, depending on your abilities. The island has won the Caribbean islands' 2000 Ecotourism Award, so it is a perfect place for nature lovers to visit. St Lucia also has two volcanoes, one of which you can actually drive into and a number of other cultural and historical sites to visit.
Last word
Rodney Bay, St Lucia is an ideal base to enjoy a Caribbean getaway which you will never forget.
