Pigeon Island
Pigeon Island is full of historical sights and relics. Although now it is no longer quite an island, since it is connected to the mainland by a dam. The first European settler of Pigeon in the 1550s was the French pirate Jambet de Bois “Wooden Leg”. He is considered the discoverer of the island – the story about him is told to guests at the local museum.
The glorious past of the island is reminiscent of the military barracks of the XVIII century, a well-preserved fortress and fort, from the top of which there is a panoramic view of the ocean bay. It hosts the annual Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival. But most tourists come here for the fantastic beaches.
Millet Bird Sanctuary
Saint Lucia is a fantastic place for bird watching. More than 30 of their species can be found in the forest of the reserve. Five of the island’s six endemics live here, including the elusive Saint Lucia parrot.
A 3-kilometer walk along the tourist route opens up a variety of landscapes. There are feeding stations on the hiking trails that attract birds.
Kilesse Forest Reserve
The rainforest is somewhat off the beaten track, and a winding path leads into it. It is not recommended to walk around the reserve on your own – there are no feeders here, so the chance to see beautiful birds on your own is very small. In addition, the guide will warn about any dangerous plants, of which there are enough.
Botanical Garden
The garden in Soufriere is full of flowering shrubs. There are also fruit trees and native plants of Saint Lucia. The park is considered part of the Soufriere estate and used to belong to the Devaux family, which in the XVIII century grew limes, copra and cocoa.
The botanical garden was created here in the 80s of the last century. On the territory there are walking alleys, a restaurant in an old mill house, mineral baths and a waterfall.