Anse La Raye

#16 among destinations in Saint Lucia

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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. ()

Alternative names: Founded: XVIII centuryPopulation: 1.3 thous.Coordinates: 13°55'60"N, 61°1'60"W

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Anse La Raye – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castries Market, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Derek Walcott Square.

6.2 miNE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Castries Market, Castries
158 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.
6 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Castries, Castries
153 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.
5.7 miS
Waterfall, Garden, Park
St. Lucia Botanical Gardens, Soufriere
145 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...
5.9 miNE
Park
Derek Walcott Square, Castries
152 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.
5 miS
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Mount Gimie
128 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.
5.3 miSW
Beach
Anse Mamin, Soufriere
136 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.
2.2 miN
Locality
Marigot Bay
56 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.
5.9 miNE
14°0'33"N • 60°59'29"W
Central Library, Castries
152 min walk • Library
5.1 miNE
Mountain, Park
Morne Fortune, Castries
131 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.
5.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Soufrière Estate, Soufriere
145 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.
3.8 miSE
Dam
John Compton Dam
97 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.