Beaches · Our pick in St Lucia
Smugglers Cove
A secluded cove in the north
About Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove is a secluded sandy beach at Cap Estate; the tourism authority’s dive guide calls it an ideal beginners’ dive, with trenches and shelves to about 12 m from the boat.
Why it's on our list
- Secluded
- Beginner diving
- Cap Estate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Smugglers Cove before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Smugglers Cove, as the crow flies.
- Cap Maison Resort & Spa100 m2 min walk
- The Landings Resort & Spa1.4 km17 min walk
- Sandals Grande St. Lucian1.4 km17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Smugglers Cove 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
- Pigeon Island1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Gros Islet2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Reduit Beach2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 9 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)10 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 23 min
- Castries Market11 kmCycle 43 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Marigot Bay17 kmCar or taxi 37 min
- Anse Chastanet30 kmCar or taxi 62 min
- Sulphur Springs31 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- The Pitons35 kmCar or taxi 72 min