Marigot Bay is a bay in the Caribbean, located on the western coast of Saint Lucia, situated 20 miles south from Castries. It is surrounded on three sides by steep, emerald-colored hills.
James A Michener the US Novelist is famously quoted as describing it as 'The Most Beautiful Bay in the Caribbean' , it is also a historic landmark having played a roll in a number of battles between the French and Royal Navy.
It is also home to the Marigot Bay Hotel (formerly the Discovery Marigot Bay ) a 5 Star Luxury Boutique Hotel, Marina and Spa, the property consists of a circa 50 suite boutique hotel property, Spa, a marina with Superyacht dock and a retail village. Recently voted 'Best Hotel in the Caribbean in the CNBC Awards , it is a discreet luxury retreat for the rich and famous.
The entrance to the bay is only a short distance from the Saint Lucian National Marine Reserve, escorted tours of the reserve are now a legal requirement and are organised by the Marigot Bay Dive Centre
PLACE TO VISIT
The boats in the marina. There are usually a few yachts of famous people around.
The Black diamond falls has a garden and water fall. This is where a scene in "Superman" was filmed.
The drive through volcano is a great sight. There is a sulfur mud bath that is good for the skin. View the hot bubbling sulfur mud pits.
Experience the best view in Saint Lucia from the Ladera hotel. Stop in for a drink or grab a bite at the restaurant.
The Mineral Springs - just south of Soufriere, these hot springs are one of the main attractions on the island. There is a pool that the hot water runs through, so make sure to take your swimming trunks and go for a dip!
Find a private beach by asking the locals for a good beach to go to. Be prepared to walk down a winding road.
Take a sail boat ride down to the Pitons. Snorkel along the way.
HOW TO REACH
Saint Lucia has two airports,
George FL Charles Airport (SLU), which is near Castries.
Hewanorra International (UVF), which is near Vieux Fort.
George FL Charles Airport is closer to many of the all-inclusive resorts, has a modest terminal and runway able to easily support inter-island commercial flights. Larger commercial aircraft can not land here.
Hewanorra is larger, but can be an 1 hour by Taxi from most of the major resorts in the north. It is where most of the larger airline companies from the US and Europe land. The journey north is a good way to see the island except if you arrive at night. When driving to Marigot Bay, take the east coast road unless you have a reason to go on the west coast road. The west coast road seems shorter, but the time is much quicker on the east coast road.
