Castries District, Gros Islet District

Name: Castries District
Address: Gros Islet District, Saint Lucia

#4 among attractions in Gros Islet District

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Castries District is one of 10 districts of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. According to the 2012 census, the population of the district was 80,573, having shown a slow but steady increase over the past ten years. The capital of Saint Lucia, the city of Castries, is located in this district. During the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival, the city of Castries plays host to several stages. ()

Alternative names: Area: 30.5 mi²Coordinates: 13°59'17"N, 60°58'25"W

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Castries District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castries Market, Baywalk Mall, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Derek Walcott Square.

2 miNW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Castries Market, Castries
50 min walk • The Castries Market and Vendor's Arcade is the largest open-air market in Castries, Saint Lucia. It is located in the middle of the capital and has over 300 regular vendors and a hundred or more local sellers on market days.
5.7 miN
14°4'8"N • 60°57'15"W
Baywalk Mall, Gros Islet
146 min walk • Casino, Shopping, Shopping centre
1.8 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Castries
47 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, located in Derek Walcott Square, Castries, Saint Lucia, is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Castries, currently Robert Rivas.
1.8 miNW
Park
Derek Walcott Square, Castries
47 min walk • Derek Walcott Square is a public square and park located in central Castries, Saint Lucia. The square is bounded by Bourbon, Brazil, Laborie and Micoud Streets.
2.6 miN
Beach
Vigie Beach, Castries
68 min walk • Vigie Beach is located 2 km north of Castries District, Saint Lucia, running parallel and immediately adjacent to the George F. L. Charles Airport. It is a protected white sand beach. Immediately opposite the airport departure lounge are a few small food kiosks. The following locations are nearby: George F. L.
7.1 miSE
Waterfall
Sault Falls
181 min walk • Sault Falls is a 15-to-20-metre high waterfall near Dennery in Saint Lucia.
2.6 miNW
Lighthouse
Vigie, Castries
67 min walk • Vigie is part of Castries, Saint Lucia. The French established a village at the base of Vigie Hill in 1745, and a military headquarters on Vigie Height. Three forts were built, Choc Fort facing Choc Bay, Fort St. Victor at the entrance to Grand Carénage Bay, and Fort Montagu overlooking Petit Carénage Bay. George F. L.
3.8 miSW
Locality
Marigot Bay
98 min walk • Marigot Bay is not just a place of natural beauty, but it also offers a range of activities for visitors to enjoy. From water sports such as sailing and snorkeling to hiking through the surrounding hills, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
1.9 miNW
14°0'33"N • 60°59'29"W
Central Library, Castries
48 min walk • Library
2 miNW
Mountain, Park
Morne Fortune, Castries
51 min walk • Morne Fortune is a hill and residential area located south of Castries, Saint Lucia, in the West Indies. Originally known as Morne Dubuc, it was renamed Morne Fortuné in 1765 when the French moved their military headquarters and government administration buildings here from Vigie Height.
5.5 miSW
Town
Anse La Raye
141 min walk • Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.