Beaches · Our pick in St Lucia
Balenbouche Beach
Wild volcanic sand
About Balenbouche Beach
The tourism authority describes Balenbouche as a wild and scenic stretch of dark volcanic sand below cliffs and lush vegetation; it is one of two secluded beaches beside Balenbouche Estate.
Why it's on our list
- Volcanic sand
- Wild and scenic
- Secluded
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Balenbouche Beach before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Balenbouche Beach, as the crow flies.
- Balenbouche Estate50 m1 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Balenbouche Beach 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
- The Pitons7.4 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)8.2 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Sulphur Springs9.2 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Anse Chastanet13 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Marigot Bay23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Castries Market29 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)30 kmCar or taxi 62 min
- Reduit Beach36 kmCar or taxi 76 min
- Gros Islet37 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Pigeon Island38 kmCar or taxi 79 min