Travel to Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia is an island state in the Antilles which is part of the Windward Islands. It is located on the eastern edge of the Caribbean Islands. It is also located between the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados and Martinique. The island has an area of 620 km2 and with a population of 187,768 inhabitants. The capital of Saint Lucia is Castries. The name of Saint Lucia is inspired by Lucia of Syracuse, moreover it is the only state in the world to bear the name of a woman.
History
The history of the island dates back to a thousand years BC. Indeed, at that time the island was inhabited by a people of Amerindians who are the Arawaks. It was in the 9th century that the Kalinagos became the majority on the island. At the beginning of the 16th century, Spanish merchants discovered the island and named it Lucia of Syracuse. After this discovery, the Europeans tried to settle there gradually, but without success. It was France which succeeded in establishing a real colony there and signed a treaty with the Caribbean in 1660. The island was later discussed by France and Great Britain and finally it was the United Kingdom which obtained control. total with the Treaty of Paris. And so the island became independent in 1979 and joined the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Since 2013, the island of Saint Lucia has become a member of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas.
Language and culture
With the colonization of France and Great Britain, the languages of the island are heterogeneous. Indeed, English is the official language of Saint Lucia, but the first language is a Saint Lucian Creole based on French lexicon. On the cultural level, this influence of France was very present with the Creole culture.
Places to visit on the island
The island of Saint Lucia is very visited in terms of tourism with places that are attracting more and more people. To this end, tourism remains the most profitable sector in the country.
Castries
Being the capital of Saint Lucia, Castries is a popular place on the island with its many restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Castries is also rich in history with satisfying buildings and magnificent views. Also, in terms of gastronomy, a taste tour is also an excellent option.
Rodney Bay
Located in the north, Rodney Bay has a bluish cove in tropical greenery. Rodney Bay has some great and popular beaches including Reduit Beach which is the most visited beach on the island. There is also the option of a workout such as Kayaking in the sea.
Gros Islet and Pigeon Island
Gros Islet has several brick houses with magnificent colors. In these houses, you will have bars and others at your disposal for relaxation with family or friends.
For Pigeon Island, you can visit it with extraordinary views of tropical bird species. Historically, the beach has several traces of the colonial era which gives it another historical significance.
