Visiting Anse Chastanet

About Anse Chastanet

A dark-sand bay north of Soufrière with one of the island's best reefs, reached by a steep, rough road or by boat. A dive centre runs shore dives and snorkel tours, and coral, turtles and reef fish are close to the beach.

Tip: Snorkel along the right side of the bay, where the reef drops off just offshore, and combine it with neighbouring Anse Mamin.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Half a day.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Soufrière, the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays.

Best time to visit Anse Chastanet

Anse Chastanet is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, busy crowds.
• March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, busy crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Saint Lucia itinerary visits Anse Chastanet on day 3, together with Toraille Waterfall and Pigeon Island National Landmark.

• No. 7 of the 14 sights in our Saint Lucia things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Saint Lucia.
• One of the picks in outdoors in Saint Lucia.

Near Anse Chastanet

Also in Soufrière, so you can walk between them:

• Sugar Beach — half a day, free
• Tet Paul Nature Trail — 45 minutes, low cost
• Diamond Falls Botanical Gardens — 1 hour, low cost

If you like Anse Chastanet

• Reduit Beach — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, Half a day
• Rainforest aerial tram and zip-lines at Chassin — Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, 2–3 hours

Staying near Anse Chastanet

Stay in Soufrière ($$$$) to walk here: the old French capital beneath the Pitons, with volcanic sights and dive bays. All areas to stay in Saint Lucia.

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