Maps of Saint Lucia

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 …