Beaches · Our pick in St Lucia
Soufrière Bay
Boats beneath the Pitons
About Soufrière Bay
Soufrière Bay is where the town meets the sea: fishing boats, water taxis and small beaches, with the Pitons rising directly from the water. The tourism authority says the views are at their best at sunset.
Why it's on our list
- Town waterfront
- Pitons view
- Sunset
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Soufrière Bay before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Soufrière Bay, as the crow flies.
- Crystals Villa Hotel50 m1 min walk
- La Haut Resort50 m1 min walk
- Stonefield Villa Resort1.0 km13 min walk
- Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Soufrière Bay 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
- Anse Chastanet2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Sulphur Springs2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Pitons5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Marigot Bay13 kmCar or taxi 29 min
- Hewanorra airport (UVF)17 kmCar or taxi 38 min
- Castries Market19 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- George F. L. Charles airport (SLU)20 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Reduit Beach27 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Gros Islet28 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- Pigeon Island28 kmCar or taxi 60 min