Saint Lucia route: 10 places from Martinique to Tobago
Explore Saint Lucia's diverse landscapes across this Caribbean route, starting from Martinique and visiting iconic destinations including Diamond Botanical Gardens, Tet Paul Nature Trail, Anse Chastanet Beach, Soufrière Town, Vieux Fort, Dennery Lookout, and Bay Gardens Resort before heading to Tobago. The route spans approximately 1,893 km, showcasing the island's northern beaches, central Pitons, and quieter southern peninsula.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Martinique (Starting Point)
- End
- Tobago
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Martinique (Starting Point) — Departure island before traveling to Saint Lucia by boat
- Saint Lucia — Primary island destination for the travel guide
- Diamond Botanical Gardens — Beautiful botanical gardens in Soufrière area with nature trails
- Tet Paul Nature Trail — Popular hiking trail with best views of the Pitons
- Anse Chastanet Beach — One of the most beautiful beaches on Saint Lucia
- Soufrière Town — Town in southwestern Saint Lucia; local hub with Whispers bar
- Vieux Fort — Southern town on peninsula; southernmost point of Saint Lucia
- Dennery Lookout — Scenic lookout on the east coast with panoramic views
- Bay Gardens Resort — All-inclusive resort accommodation at Rodney Bay in northern Saint Lucia
- Tobago — Next island destination after Saint Lucia segment concludes
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Stay at Crystal Villa Hotel for jungle treehouses with views of the Pitons, featuring luxury villas with swimming pools.
- Tip
- Hike the Tet Paul Nature Trail for the best views of the Pitons; the hike takes about one hour round trip.
- Tip
- Visit Diamond Botanical Gardens to walk a nature trail toward Diamond Waterfalls with mineral-rich gray water suitable for natural spa experience.
- Tip
- Snorkel at Anse Chastanet Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
- Tip
- Visit Sugar Beach (Jalousie Plantation Beach) for the most beautiful beach between the two Pitons.
- Where to stay
- Stay at Villa Caribbean Dream on a peninsula in the southernmost point near Vieux Fort for 360-degree views over the Caribbean Sea.
- Tip
- Visit Dennery Lookout during a road trip along the east coast between the south and north.
- Where to stay
- Stay at Bay Gardens Resort in Rodney Bay in the north as an all-inclusive option for the final days.
- Transport
- Rent a car from Drive-A-Matic to explore the island independently.
- Food
- Visit Whispers bar in Soufrière as a local spot that serves food and turns into a disco at night.
- Timing
- Plan to visit both the quieter south (near Vieux Fort with little tourism) and the more touristy north (Rodney Bay) to experience different sides of the island.
- Tip
- Take a boat from Martinique to reach Saint Lucia.
Video on this route
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