Castries, St Lucia
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
Language: English
Time Zone: GMT -4
Port location: Pointe Seraphine or Place Carenage, both 400 yds from the centre.
Transport: Taxis and minibuses wait at the dock.
Description: A former French colony with a scenic interior offering lush rainforests, banana plantations and plenty of historic charm.
Sightseeing and excursions: The 19th century Catholic cathedral; Pitons, the twin mountains; Botanical Gardens and waterfall; cultural show.
Beaches: Unspoiled sandy stretches within a mile of Castries.
Shopping: Batiks and silkscreen prints, straw products, sandals, baskets, wooden carvings and pottery.
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