"Soufriere, St Lucia" a Soufrière Travel Page by SWFC_Fan

The port town of Soufriere lies on the south west coast of St Lucia.

It is a small fishing town, but offers some spectacular sights.

Most famous of all are the volcanic "Pitons", two steep mountains rising from the sea.

The world's only "drive-in" volcano is also located close to Soufriere.

Soufriere's Botanical Gardens are also worth a visit - they feel like a sanitised version of a rainforest. The Botanical Gardens contain the impressive Diamond Waterfall and mineral baths.

I came to visit Soufriere on a daytrip from Barbados. A short flight from Barbados (35 minutes) sees you in Castries, the capital of St Lucia. From there, it is possible to join a tour of St Lucia, on which Soufriere features prominently.

The day trip involved a minibus journey from Castries through the rainforests and banana plantations, via Anse La Raye and Canaries. En route, there is a viewpoint which offers spectacular views of Soufriere and the Pitons (see photo above).

After seeing the sights of Soufriere, and having a buffet lunch at "The Still" restaurant, the return to Castries is via a boat along the west coast, stopping at Marigot Bay for photos and another stop for swimming and snorkelling for those who wish.