Heritage & Art · Our pick in St Lucia
Castries Market
The soul of the city
About Castries Market
The tourism authority calls the market the soul of the city. Established in 1891, it fills with fruit, spices, handmade crafts, local sauces and Creole treats, and on Saturdays farmers and artisans come in from all over the island. Breakfast stalls open from about six, when green fig and saltfish is at its best.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1891
- Saturday mornings
- Breakfast stalls from 6am
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Castries Market before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Castries Market, as the crow flies.
- Sandals Halcyon Beach300 m4 min walk
- Villa Beach Cottages300 m4 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Castries Market are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Marigot Bay6.6 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Reduit Beach7.9 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Gros Islet8.6 kmCycle 34 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Pigeon Island9.4 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Anse Chastanet19 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Sulphur Springs20 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- The Pitons24 kmCar or taxi 51 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)31 kmCar or taxi 65 min