Beaches · Our pick in St Lucia

Malabar Beach

Beach·Castries

A family beach

About Malabar Beach

Malabar is one of the tourism authority’s family picks, with shallow water and a relaxed setting close to Castries.

Why it's on our list

  • Shallow water
  • Families
  • Near Castries

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Malabar Beach before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Malabar 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

  1. George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 5 min
  2. Castries Market1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 6 min
  3. Reduit Beach6.4 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 16 min
  4. Gros Islet7.0 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 17 min
  5. Pigeon Island7.9 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 19 min
  6. Marigot Bay8.0 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 19 min
  7. Anse Chastanet20 kmCar or taxi 44 min
  8. Sulphur Springs22 kmCar or taxi 47 min
  9. The Pitons25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
  10. Hewanorra airport (UVF)32 kmCar or taxi 68 min

Location

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