Anse Chastanet
A black-sand bay north of Soufrière where coral reef lies right offshore. It is widely considered the best snorkelling and shore-diving spot in Saint Lucia.
Anse Chastanet is a dark volcanic-sand bay about 2 km north of Soufrière, within the marine protected zone of the Pitons Management Area. Gently sloping coral reefs lie just tens of meters offshore, where you may see sea turtles, octopuses and schools of tropical fish. At one end of the beach are the resort and dive center of the same name, which rent snorkelling gear and offer shore dives. From town, a water taxi takes about 10 minutes, or you can drive along a bumpy road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Anse Mamin
- Soufrière Town
- Morne Coubaril Estate
- Diamond Botanical Gardens
- Sugar Beach
- Sulphur Springs
- Toraille Waterfall
- Tet Paul Nature Trail