Not far from the Vigie peninsula, in the area of Port Castries Bay, tourists will find a charming beach resort named Castries. The city is situated in a naturally formed haven. The 20th century brought independence to this region and made Castries the capital of the Caribbean state of St. Lucia. Foreign tourists visit this place to see the pride of Castries with their own eyes – comfortable beaches located approximately two kilometers from the airport and very close to the city. The city of Castries was founded by the French. This important event took place in 1650. However, the United Kingdom established its authority in the region in 1814. In 1979, an incredibly important event happened here. Castries has finally become independent. Thanks to the new status, the city became the capital of Saint Lucia. The city started developing actively. Thanks to the generous nature of the region, Castries started exporting bananas, sugar extracted from sugarcane, lemons, cocoa, coconuts, and rum. Lemon juice production is the most developed industry in the country. Besides that, Castries is famous for its rum, sugar and other food products. In addition to developing the manufacturing and food industries, Castries is an increasingly popular tourist destination. Numerous tourists from all over the world bring a significant part of the country’s revenues. Vigie Beach is a calling card of Castries. It is equally popular with guests of the city and its residents. Soft white
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Heawanorra International Airport is located in the southern part of the island. It regularly accepts flights from different cities of Europe and the United States. Flights from London are among the most frequent to Saint Lucia. As a rule, British Airways is the carrier of these flights. Saint Lucia has air connection with many island countries in the Caribbean. There are regular flights from Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and Martinique. The United States has regular flights to Saint Lucia from Huston, New York, San Francisco, and Miami. The island’s port frequently welcomes cruise ships by the Royal Caribbean International that depart from Puerto Rico.
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