Derek Walcott Square, Castries

Name: Derek Walcott Square
Address: Micoud St., Castries, Saint Lucia

#3 among attractions in Castries

Park, Relax in park

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Derek Walcott Square is a public square and park located in central Castries, Saint Lucia. ()

Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 14°0'32"N, 60°59'27"W

Address

Micoud St.Castries Saint Lucia

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Derek Walcott Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castries Market, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Vigie Beach, Vigie.

~1200 ftNE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Castries Market, Castries
6 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.
~250 ftE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Castries
2 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.
1.2 miN
Beach
Vigie Beach, Castries
30 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.
0.8 miNW
Lighthouse
Vigie, Castries
20 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.
~230 ftW
14°0'33"N • 60°59'29"W
Central Library, Castries
2 min walk • Library
0.9 miSW
Mountain, Park
Morne Fortune, Castries
23 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.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Sir Arthur Lewis Community College, Castries
21 min walk • Sir Arthur Lewis Community College is the only community college in the island country of Saint Lucia. The college was established in 1985 and is named after Saint Lucian economist and Nobel laureate Sir Arthur Lewis.
0.5 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mindoo Phillip Park, Castries
14 min walk • Mindoo Phillip Park is a multipurpose stadium located in Marchand, Castries, Saint Lucia. It is a training and competition venue for cricket, football, rugby and track and field, among other sports.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derek Walcott Square?

Nearby attractions include Central Library, Castries (2 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Castries (2 min walk), Castries Market, Castries (6 min walk), Vigie, Castries (20 min walk).