Beaches · Our pick in St Lucia
Pigeon Island Beach
Calm water inside the landmark
About Pigeon Island Beach
Inside the landmark, below the forts, the beach is calmer and quieter than Reduit, with clear water and views back to Rodney Bay. The tourism authority recommends it for beginner snorkellers.
Why it's on our list
- Calm water
- Beginner snorkelling
- Historic setting
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pigeon Island Beach before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Pigeon Island Beach, as the crow flies.
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian700 m9 min walk
- The Landings Resort & Spa1.1 km13 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Pigeon Island 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
- Gros Islet1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Reduit Beach2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 7 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Castries Market9.4 kmCycle 38 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Marigot Bay16 kmCar or taxi 34 min
- Anse Chastanet28 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Sulphur Springs30 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- The Pitons33 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)40 kmCar or taxi 83 min