Anse Chastanet
 

Vacationers can easily find Anse Chastanet strategically located on St. Lucia's southwestern coast. Find plenty to do in St. Lucia, especially in the popular destination city of Soufrière, or Vieux Fort.

You'll find there are some advantages to visiting a beach that's located away from any major metropolitan areas, like not having to struggle through a crowd every time you want to take a dip and Anse Chastanet offers just that.

Anse Chastanet features gigantic lush palm trees, which provide cool shady spots for beachgoers to escape the scorching afternoon sun. Rolling green hills add to an interesting contrast the beach's exotic ebony sands.

Although St. Lucia has some beaches that are more secluded than Anse Chastanet the combination of natural setting and other special features available at this location could be what you are looking for.

The beaches found throughout St. Lucia are most often quiet beaches, but you'll find something a little different at Anse Chastanet. Still, you wouldn't call this spot very metropolitan it isn't those planning on stopping at this beach during their vacations can enjoy a relaxing stay without missing the chance to people watch.

Travelers in search of beauty and scenery can find them on the beaches of St. Lucia, helping them to become a popular destination for vacationers. And, while many travelers visit these beautiful spots, some are less popular than others. Each beach has its own personality, and you'll find that Anse Chastanet may have the perfect personality for you.

All of the most important attributes of a beach can be influenced by its location. The Caribbean is known for its many beaches, so Anse Chastanet is not your only option. Using the information below, you can make up your mind if this beach matches your ideal specifications.

Food

If you get hungry around midday, this beach provides some viable options, and you don't have to go far away.

The following table provides some restaurant options near this beach.

Restaurants Near Anse Chastanet
Restaurant NameCuisine TypeMeals ServedDistanceDirection
Razmataz! Indian dinner 0.2 mi. NE
The Hummingbird Caribbean breakfast, lunch, dinner 0.8 mi. E
The Still Creole varies 2.5 mi. E
Green Parrot French breakfast, lunch, dinner 11.7 mi. N
The Coal Pot French lunch & dinner 12.5 mi. N
Mango Tree Restaurant Polynesian dinner 15.6 mi. N
Big Chef Steak House Steak dinner 17.3 mi. N
La Creole, The French Restaurant French dinner 17.5 mi. N
The Charthouse American dinner 17.5 mi. N
Key Largo Italian lunch & dinner 17.5 mi. N
The Lime American breakfast, lunch, dinner 17.6 mi. N
Eagles Inn Seafood lunch & dinner 17.8 mi. N
Great House French dinner 19.8 mi. N
Tao Pan Asian/ Pacific Rim dinner 20.2 mi. N

Every location in the world has its very own culinary style, and St. Lucia is no different. A wonderful place to experience the local specialties is right at the beach. Check with your hotel to see if they will pack a picnic lunch for you, or you can obtain picnic supplies on your way to the beach.

Amenities and Ambience

How crowded the beach is depends on a few things, including the time of year and day of the week. Some of St. Lucia's beaches may rarely be crowded, while others are often crowded particularly when the season is at its peak. When planning a beach outing a key factor to consider can be the probability of crowds. While some like a crowded beach with plenty of people and activity, some prefer to just hear the sounds of the surf.

Like so many places in St. Lucia this beach has a distinctive quality which will be the perfect match for some visitors. The appealing qualities of this beach are a bit different from what you'll discover at the other beaches in St. Lucia. Anse Chastanet is one of the hidden beaches of St. Lucia.

Attractions

Seeing more of the island is easy when you take a side trip to see its natural attractions alongside a day of fun in the sun. A perfect example is Anse Chastanet Dive Spot, which is 0.6 miles to the southwest of Anse Chastanet.

Historical attractions such as Ft. Charlotte offer a good complement to the sandy shores of Anse Chastanet, providing beachgoers with opportunity to find out more about St. Lucia without having to leave the coast.

Plenty of nearby activities will ensure that you never run out of things to do. The attractions closest to this beach are found in the following table.

Attractions Near Anse Chastanet
Attraction NameDistanceDirectionType
Anse Chastanet Dive Spot 0.6 mi. SW Natural Attraction
Anse Cachon Dive Spot 1.2 mi. NW Natural Attraction
Mourne Coubaril Estate 2.2 mi. E Historical Site
Petit Piton 2.5 mi. SE Natural Attraction
Diamon Botanical Gardens 2.6 mi. E Natural Attraction
Diamond Mineral Baths 2.6 mi. E Natural Attraction
Jambette Point Dive Spot 3.7 mi. NW Natural Attraction
Gros Piton Tours 3.9 mi. SE Natural Attraction
Gros Piton 3.9 mi. SE Natural Attraction
Grand Bois Forest 4.3 mi. NE Natural Attraction

Location

This stretch of sand is located on St. Lucia's southwestern coast; it is located near the Anse Chastanet Resort, 0.1 miles away. Anse Chastanet is near Soufriere, so you can explore the town after your visit to the beach.

Nearby Hotels

The number of other guests enjoying the beach can vary widely, depending upon when you visit. You can typically expect to share the beach with hotel guests staying close by. So if you're thinking it would be nice to stay close to this location you should be able to find what you are looking for.

Other Beaches

Vacationers who are looking for a great beach can choose from more than Anse Chastanet when they visit St. Lucia. Another location you might enjoy is Rodney Bay, located 17.3 miles to the north. Rodney Bay's pretty beaches are not the focal point at this tourist haven, where many guests come to spend time at the beach, shops, restaurants, and other areas scattered along the shore.

If you're looking for a more active beach scene, Anse Couchon may be just what you're looking for. You'll find it 1.3 miles to the northwest.

Another beach to consider is Anse des Pitons, which is located 3.3 miles away from Anse Chastanet. Formerly one of St. Lucia's black sand beaches, Anse des Pitons has been transformed into an pearly-white shoreline of sugary sands.

Anse Chastanet may not be right for you, but St. Lucia has plenty of other options for travelers who don't wish to visit this beach.

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