Canaries

#19 among destinations in Saint Lucia

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Canaries is a populated place located on the West Coast of Saint Lucia in the Canaries Quarter. It is a small fishing village and it is nestled along the West Coast road, between the towns of Anse La Raye and Soufriere, and there are scenic views from both the Northern and Southern approaches. ()

Alternative names: Founded: XVIII centuryPopulation: 1.9 thous.Coordinates: 13°54'0"N, 61°3'60"W

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Region: CanariesSaint Lucia

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Canaries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Qualibou, Petit Piton, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Mount Gimie.

4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Qualibou
116 min walk • Qualibou, also known as the Sulphur Springs, is an intriguing volcanic complex located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. This caldera, a large volcanic crater formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano, is renowned for its...
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petit Piton
118 min walk • The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m high and Petit Piton is 743 m high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The Pitons are a World Heritage Site, 2,909 ha in size, and located near the town of Soufrière.
3.5 miS
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
89 min walk • Nestled in the verdant heart of Soufriere, Saint Lucia, the St. Lucia Botanical Gardens is a tropical paradise that offers an enchanting experience to its visitors. Also known as the Diamond Botanical Gardens, this lush retreat is renowned for its vibrant collection of...
4.3 miSE
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mount Gimie
111 min walk • Mount Gimie is the tallest mountain on the island of Saint Lucia. It is located in the Canries District on the west side of Saint Lucia. The mountain's peak reaches 950 m.
2.2 miSW
Beach
Anse Mamin, Soufriere
57 min walk • Anse Mamin is bay on the coast with a small black sand beach in Soufrière District, Saint Lucia. It is located near Anse Chastanet and the two beaches are linked by a rocky path below the cliffs. Anse Mamin offers 12 kilometres of wooded trails.
3.7 miS
13°50'52"N • 61°3'25"W
Coubaril, Soufriere
94 min walk • Adventure park, Horseback riding tours, Historical place
5.2 miNE
Locality
Marigot Bay
133 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.
3.3 miS
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
84 min walk • Soufrière Estate, located on the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, was originally established in 1713 as a 2,000-acre estate granted to three Devaux brothers for services to King Louis XIV of France. Later on, mineral springs were discovered and were used as restorative baths by the French soldiers.
3.2 miNE
Town
Anse La Raye
82 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.
5.3 miE
Dam
John Compton Dam
135 min walk • The John Compton Dam, formerly known as the Roseau Dam, is a concrete-face rock-fill dam on the Roseau River in the small community of Millet in central Saint Lucia. The primary purpose of the dam is municipal water supply.

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Canaries – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)